ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Uzbekistan: Municipal Solid Waste Sector Assessment
Name of Client: World Bank Group
Status: Ongoing
At the request of the Government of Uzbekistan, the World Bank Group is supporting a comprehensive assessment of the municipal solid waste (MSW) sector to shape a modern and sustainable reform agenda. The assignment examines legal, institutional, operational, environmental, and financial aspects of the sector, combining a nationwide diagnostic with detailed analysis in three pilot zones — Jizzakh–Syrdarya, Kashkadarya–Samarkand, and Surkhandarya.
Covering around 15 districts, the project evaluates waste flows, infrastructure, service delivery models, financing mechanisms, and the role of private and informal actors. Based on this analysis, the team is preparing a national MSW Sector Reform Plan and tailored Regional Action Plans to guide phased improvements in service quality, environmental performance, and financial sustainability across the country.
Environmental, Health & Safety Regulatory Review and Assessment Support Project in Mining and Metals Sector of Uzbekistan.
Name of Client: Assheton Carter Ltd (TDi Sustainability) (United Kingdom).
Status: Completed
The project supports the Client in carrying out a comprehensive Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) regulatory review, comparing Uzbekistan’s environmental legislation with leading international standards in the mining and metals sector. The assessment evaluates a major mining company’s compliance with national regulations and the Copper Mark framework, including the Risk Readiness Assessment Criteria and Tailings Management Guidance.
The work includes an on-site evaluation of environmental risk management, GHG emissions, energy and water use, waste and tailings management, biodiversity protection, and mine closure practices, supported by detailed reviews of company documentation and operations. Based on these findings, the project provides practical, actionable recommendations to strengthen the company’s EHS performance and ensure alignment with both local regulatory requirements and international best practices.
Status: Completed (Completion Date (Month/Year): 03/2022)
Narrative description of Project:
Preparation of the comprehensive feasibility study to assess the solid waste management (SWM) in the Republic of Karakalpakstan and Khorezm province of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Identification of the inefficiencies in the sector regulation, where reforms are required. Project will be financed by EBRD loan, expected amount is USD 114 million.
1. As a result of this project, it is estimated that 2 new landfills, 6 new reloading stations and 2 new reloading stations serving as receiving points will be built in Khorezm province.
2. As a result of this project, it is estimated that 4 new landfills, 4 sorting lines and 8 reloading stations will be built in Republic of Karakalpakstan.
• Identify the respective roles of central, regional, and local authorities in financing and management of solid waste sector including for example: the method and responsibilities for setting of waste tariffs and “green” energy tariff; control over the assets and SWM services (including waste collection, waste disposal, sale of separated waste (recyclables), and sale of energy produced from waste-sourced facilities (e.g. landfills gas utilisation, waste-to-energy facilities), regulatory responsibilities of various organisations that exist and the nature of their relationship with the Companies and other players in the waste management sector of the regions.
• Assess current and propose more efficient form of organisational structure and management that will be optimal to successfully manage the Project: number, skills and attributes of employees; major departments; policies and practices relative to strategic planning, project preparation and implementation, operational planning and control, allocation of tasks, supervision of task execution, and related matters, human resources development policies and practices, including training and incentive schemes.
• Propose financial and operational improvement plan on how to address the key financial and operational areas in which the Companies could consolidate or strengthen its performance and its underlying creditworthiness.
• Adaptation of the prepared the bank-format feasibility report to the local feasibility study report in accordance with requirements of the President’s decree #3857 dd. 16.07.2018.
• Close collaboration and supporting the Client during concurrence of the FSR with the line ministries (Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade).
• Collecting and preparation of additional information and reports necessary for concurrence of the FSR, including approval by the interagency scientific-technical council for endorsing the main technical and financial parameters of the proposed project.
• Supporting the Client in development of the draft resolution of the government (resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers) on effecting the project by approving the FSR.
Status: Completed (Completion Date (Month/Year): 12/2020)
Narrative description of Project:
Djizzak Sanitation System Development Project (the Project) supports the Government of Uzbekistan in improving urban wastewater services for the city of Jizzakh. Responding directly to the needs of urban communities, it will upgrade and expand the existing sewerage system, provide wastewater treatment services, strengthen institutional capacity, and assist with development of a new provincial water supply and wastewater utility. The impact of the project will be improved living standards, environment, and public health in Jizzakh. The outcome of the project will be improved and expanded access to reliable, sustainable and affordable sanitation services in Jizzakh
