The 13rd MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON INSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL IMPROVEMENT OF IFAS
The 13rd meeting of the Working Group on Institutional and Legal Improvement of IFAS took place on December 12-13, 2024 in Almaty.
The members discussed the implementation of the Action Plan 2024 and the outcomes of bilateral consultations on the improvement of institutional framework of IFAS. SIC ICWC and CDC "Energy" reported on coordination mechanisms aimed at enhancing cooperation between the sectors under the enhanced IFAS mandate. Representative of the World Bank shared a report reviewing international experience in financing water and hydropower infrastructure.
As a result of discussions, a potential option for an updated institutional framework structure was proposed and will be submitted to member countries for approval. Four meetings of the Working Group are planned for 2025. These planned meetings are to finalize the work, including the preparation of constitutional documents for the renewed organization. Study tours to other river basins may also be organized.
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