Tajikistan: Additional Financing for Dushanbe Water Supply and Sanitation Project

Sovereign (Public) Project | 50347-003

On 27 September 2018, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a grant equivalent to $41 million for the Dushanbe Water Supply and Sanitation Project. The expected outcome was the improved, inclusive, and sustainable access to safe and resilient water supply and sanitation services in Dushanbe for 300,000 rural residents in the Shomansur district. The project has two outputs: (i) output 1: climate-resilient water supply and sanitation infrastructure rehabilitated and expanded; and (ii) output 2: sustainable business model and institutional capacity developed.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Petrone, Massimo
    Central and West Asia Department
    Request for information
  • Country
    Tajikistan
  • Sector
    • Water and other urban infrastructure and services

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Project Name Additional Financing for Dushanbe Water Supply and Sanitation Project
Project Number 50347-003
Country Tajikistan
Project Status Proposed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Grant
Source of Funding / Amount
Grant: Dushanbe Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project - Additional Financing
concessional ordinary capital resources lending / Asian Development Fund US$ 35.00 million
concessional ordinary capital resources lending / Asian Development Fund US$ 3.00 million
Strategic Agendas Environmentally sustainable growth
Inclusive economic growth
Drivers of Change Gender Equity and Mainstreaming
Governance and capacity development
Knowledge solutions
Partnerships
Sector / Subsector

Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Urban sanitation - Urban water supply
Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Gender equity
Description On 27 September 2018, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a grant equivalent to $41 million for the Dushanbe Water Supply and Sanitation Project. The expected outcome was the improved, inclusive, and sustainable access to safe and resilient water supply and sanitation services in Dushanbe for 300,000 rural residents in the Shomansur district. The project has two outputs: (i) output 1: climate-resilient water supply and sanitation infrastructure rehabilitated and expanded; and (ii) output 2: sustainable business model and institutional capacity developed.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy The proposed Additional Financing will expand the scope of the current Dushanbe Water Supply and Sanitation Project to complement ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and performance of water supply and sanitation services to 300,000 people residing in the south-east part of the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, and improve the management capacity of the service utility (Duhanbevodokanal) responsible for water supply and sanitation services in the city.
Impact

Quality of life, health, urban resilience, and economic growth in Dushanbe improved (Tajikistan National Development Strategy, 2030).

Universal access to safe and affordable drinking water improved (2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goal 6)
Outcome Inclusive and sustainable access to safe and resilient water supply and sanitation services in Dushanbe city improved.
Outputs Climate and disaster-resilient water supply and sanitation infrastructure rehabilitated and expanded.
Geographical Location Nation-wide, Dushanbe
Safeguard Categories
Environment B
Involuntary Resettlement B
Indigenous Peoples C
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation
Responsible ADB Officer Petrone, Massimo
Responsible ADB Department Central and West Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division Urban Development and Water Division, CWRD
Executing Agencies
State Executive Authority of Dushanbe City
80 Rudaki Avenue, Dushanbe
Timetable
Concept Clearance 17 Dec 2020
Fact Finding 09 Aug 2021 to 18 Aug 2021
MRM 21 Oct 2021
Approval -
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 22 Dec 2020

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