AIIB Watch Cases

Status:  Approved
Timeframe: 2020-2025
Area: Burkhara Region, Uzbekistan
AIIB Investment Amount: 385.1 million USD
Total Project Cost: 437.62 million USD
Co-financier:  Government of Uzbekistan

E&S Category: A

Project details: The project aims to enhance access to safe water and sanitation services in Bukhara Region while bolstering the efficiency of the regional water utility. Key investments include the construction and rehabilitation of water supply infrastructure such as intakes, main water lines, treatment facilities, and distribution networks. Additionally, centralized sewage systems will be built in district centers comprising collectors, pumping stations, treatment plants and discharge facilities.

Project Concerns: Involuntary resettlement is anticipated for the project, with the E&S Category indicating potential large-scale impact. According to the RPF a Resettlement Plan should be developed for each sub-site before construction start. The RPF lacks specifics regarding the extent of involuntary resettlement expected for the project. 

According to the Project Implementation Report of July 2023 one family has been resettled thus far, although AIIB has yet to obtain official documentation pertaining to completed compensation. As the tendering of construction work is still ongoing, Resettlement Plans are not yet available. 

Further information: AIIB page

Last update: 10.04.2024