Kyrgyzstan
Located in Central Asia between China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan the small mountainous country covers nearly 200,000 square kilometres and has a population of 5.2 million.
Kyrgyzstan is probably Central Asia’s most democratic country after the peaceful Tulip Revolution that removed president Akaev in 2005. Further peaceful demonstrations led to a new constitution and the election of a new government by the parliament in 2006. The government is engaged in reforms, but much still needs to be done.
While Kyrgyzstan is rich in natural resources, has a high potential for hydropower and large gold deposits, 40% of the population live below the poverty line. Of these 70% live in rural areas.
Fifty-five percent of the population work in the agricultural sector. Some agricultural areas witness increasing soil salinisation as the result of improper irrigation techniques.
Like many Central Asian countries Kyrgyzstan’s citizens, especially in the rural areas, face acute water supply problems such as contamination and lack of access. Piped water supply has decreased compared to 2000. Water-borne diseases are common, increasing the poor health of the population. In rural areas, only 12% of the population have access to improved sanitation.
WECF is focussing its work on improving the living conditions of the rural population by spreading the use of ecological sanitation, organic agriculture and health education.
WECF Projects in this country
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Kyrgyzstan - Decentralised and sustainable wastewater management Consulting and supporting NGOs in Kyrgyzstan to develop ecolocial sanitation and wastewater management in rural areas Partners: Habitat for Humanity, Alga, Ulgu, Biom Issues: Sanitation, Water, Sustainable Development, Agriculture and Food Duration: 03/2006 - 12/2011 |
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Kyrgyzstan - Empowerment & Local Action Building the capacity of poor local communities in rural areas in Kyrgyzstan. Partners: Social Union Agerkech, Rural Women’s NGO “Alga”, BIOM, Central Asian Alliance for Water & Public Fund Mehr-Shavkat, Habitat for Humanity, “ULGU”, UNISON Issues: Energy, Agriculture, Water Duration: 01/2008 - 12/2010 |
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Empowerment & Local Action (ELA) Building the capacity of poor local communities in rural areas. Partners: NGOs in several countries Issues: Energy, Agriculture, Water, Sanitation Duration: 01/2008 - 12/2010 |
Latest News
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New videos on sustainable ecosanitation projects in Central Asia |
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Countdown to Copenhagen: "Linking local and global level" - a presentation by Sabine Bock in Ladakh, India |
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PHAST transforms into PHAEST |
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The Bishkek Resolution on Sanitation and Ecological Safety |
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Energy Saving and Renewable Energies |
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Sanitation |
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ELA partner Central Asian Alliance for Water successfully presents its 2009 ELA project to Regional Government |
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В Оше обсудят результаты деятельности ЦААВ |
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EMAS method takes off in WECF Empowerment & Local Action projects in Central Asia |
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WECF workshop in Kygryzstan: Sustainable sanitation - our standard |
