Hungary’s Donor Partnership with 2030 Water Resources Group
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Description
Hungary, as an active donor for World Bank Group initiatives, has been providing funding to the 2030 Water Resources Group (2030 WRG), channelled through our bilateral International Finance Corporation (IFC) Trust Fund. 2030 WRG is a public, private, civil society multi-donor trust fund hosted by the World Bank Group to promote innovation in providing solutions to address water challenges with a strategic mindset. With more than 1,000 partners around the world, 2030 WRG platforms help to drive systemic change and advance transformative leadership of institutions. The Hungarian Government is committed to initiating an activity together with 2030 WRG in Central Asia to address water issues in the region. We support the establishment of a Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) in Kazakhstan that can assist to address water sector needs in the country. The MSP would be led by the Government of Kazakhstan and include public and private partners that will identify priority water actions in the country. The identified priority areas (e.g., irrigated agriculture, industrial water supply, and environmental services etc.), as decided by the MSP may be fleshed out through relevant research activities, in order to identify appropriate interventions focused on private sector engagement in the country.
Kazakhstan, the biggest economy in the Central Asian region faces considerable climate and water challenges aggravated by a serious lack of investment into renewing the Soviet-era water infrastructure and significant weaknesses in the governance of the water sector. Thanks to a broad range of economic reforms targeted by the government, Kazakhstan offers a good opportunity for the 2030 WRG to develop a Multi-Stakeholder Platform. The MSP would be led by the Government and would help to define water priorities that can be implemented by the private or the public sectors. The MSP would help identify the geographical areas, sectors, programmes and tools to address the growing water-related challenges that Kazakshtan and Central Asia face.
Ministry of Finance of Hungary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Government of Kazakhstan
SDGS & Targets
Goal 6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
6.1
By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
6.1.1
Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
6.2
By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
6.2.1
Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water
6.3
By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally
6.3.1
Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated
6.3.2
Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality
6.4
6.4.1
Change in water-use efficiency over time
6.4.2
Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources
6.5
By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate
6.5.1
Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2
Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
6.6
6.6.1
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
6.a
6.a.1
Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
6.b
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
6.b.1
Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
SDG 14 targets covered
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Region
- Asia and Pacific
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Kazakhstan
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Zsuzsanna, Senior International Relations Officer (Ministry of Finance)