License to drill: Typology of groundwater use regulations in agriculture of Uzbekistan

Hannes Knorr, Insa Theesfeld and Soliev Soliev

International Journal of Water Resources Development, 2022, vol. 38, issue 5, 815-835

Abstract: Global warming, deteriorating water infrastructure and transboundary factors are threatening Uzbekistan’s long-term surface water supply. Groundwater is a potential alternative for irrigation purposes. Little research is available about how farmers in Uzbekistan use groundwater for irrigation, and how formal regulations are implemented on the ground. Based on semi-structured, qualitative interviews with farmers and experts in Uzbekistan, we provide a typology of groundwater regulation, exploring the use of licences, quotas and prices that offers a structured overview of agricultural groundwater use. We further highlight how electricity is used as a proxy resource to implement groundwater regulation on the ground.

Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2021.1924633

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