Conflict over a Hydropower Plant Project between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
Publisher: International Journal of Water Resources Development
Author(s): Sonoko Ito, Sameh El Kahtib, and Mikiyasu Nakayama
Date: 2015
Topics: Conflict Causes, Dispute Resolution/Mediation, Renewable Resources
Countries: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Central Asian countries struggled to reach an agreement on the use of their shared fresh water resources. The conflict between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan regarding construction of the Rogun Hydropower Plant in the Amu Darya Basin seems deadlocked at present, despite copious efforts made by donor agencies. Therefore, this paper examines each country’s position using the numbers featured in the media.