Research and Assessments

Research Program

A comprehensive research program for the Platform is still to be developed and agreed on. As for today, the survey have determined that a special focus of the Platform's activities is to conduct interdisciplinary strategic research on water security and sustainable development with a view of developing scenarios, strategies and policies for mutually beneficial coordination of the interests of the Central Asian countries and addressing economic, political, social and environmental problems affecting regional policies.

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Past Research

Preparation of the "Diagnostic Report on Rational Use of Water Resources in Central Asia as of 2019"

The Diagnostic Report reviews the use and management of water resources in Central Asia over the period from 1998 to 2019.

Research "Statements made by the Central Asian countries at the UN General Assembly in 1992-2020: Key highlights and priorities"

On the occasion of the 75^th anniversary of the United Nations, platform experts analyze the statements made at the general debate of the UN General Assembly by Central Asian countries.

Research "Environment and Transboundary Cooperation at the Statements made by the EECCA countries at the UN General Assembly in 1992-2020"

On the occasion of the 75^th anniversary of the United Nations, platform experts analyze the statements made at the general debate of the UN General Assembly by the countries of Eastern Europe, Caucuses and Central Asia focusing on the environmental matters.

Ongoing Research

Research: Rethinking Institutional and Financial Mechanisms on Water and Energy Cooperation in Central Asia: Discussion paper

Platform experts study issues related to financing the water sector in Central Asian countries and regional water cooperation. It is planned to prepare a scoping paper on various financing needs and looking for ways to attracht additional sustainable financing