Kyrgyz Republic: Issyk-Kul Environmental Management and Sustainable Tourism Development Project
The Issyk-Kul Environmental Management and Sustainable Tourism Development Project will: (i) improve public and environmental health conditions of the Issyk-Kul Lake area by supporting sanitation and environmental services in Cholpon-Ata; (ii) enhance livability and tourism by developing green, climate-resilient, safe, and inclusive spaces, including universal access for people with disabilities and the elderly; and (iii) boost economic recovery post coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic through promotion of inclusive and sustainable tourism development. The project will also contribute to increasing women's access to work, with positive spillover to the overall Issyk-Kul Lake area and the Almaty-Bishkek Economic Corridor (ABEC) region.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Hu, Ruoyu
Central and West Asia Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Kyrgyz Republic -
Sector
- Water and other urban infrastructure and services
| Project Name | Issyk-Kul Environmental Management and Sustainable Tourism Development Project | ||||||||||
| Project Number | 55250-001 | ||||||||||
| Country / Economy | Kyrgyz Republic |
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| Project Status | Proposed | ||||||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Knowledge solutions Partnerships Private sector development |
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| Sector / Subsector |
Industry and trade / Small and medium enterprise development - Trade and services Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Other urban services - Renovation and protection of cultural heritage - Urban sanitation - Urban sewerage - Urban solid waste management |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||||||||
| Description | The Issyk-Kul Environmental Management and Sustainable Tourism Development Project will: (i) improve public and environmental health conditions of the Issyk-Kul Lake area by supporting sanitation and environmental services in Cholpon-Ata; (ii) enhance livability and tourism by developing green, climate-resilient, safe, and inclusive spaces, including universal access for people with disabilities and the elderly; and (iii) boost economic recovery post coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic through promotion of inclusive and sustainable tourism development. The project will also contribute to increasing women's access to work, with positive spillover to the overall Issyk-Kul Lake area and the Almaty-Bishkek Economic Corridor (ABEC) region. | ||||||||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The project builds upon ongoing efforts of the ADB funded Issyk-Kul Wastewater Management Project which is improving the wastewater services in two lakeshore cities of Issyk-Kul Lake, Balykchy and Karakol, with the primary objective of reducing the water lake pollution. Similarly, the project will address the environmental degradation of the lake and pollution of the area, by shifting from previous narrow sector focus to a more holistic approach, which integrates environmental improvements with tourism facilities and livable cities infrastructure (indicated in the Almaty Bishkek Economic Corridor [ABEC] Tourism Master Plan in Cholpon-Ata). The project then will support: (i) the rehabilitation of wastewater treatment plant and the primary pumping stations in Cholpon-Ata; and (ii) the upgrading of the touristic spots and areas by providing quality access, public utilities and safety upgrades such as signage, fencing, last-mile water and electricity provision, drainage, streetlights, gender-sensitive public toilets, solid waste management, and improvement of waste and wastewater management at tourism sites and for hotels and guest houses. In addition, all the tourism infrastructure that have been identified in the ABEC tourism Master Plan such as walkways, cycle paths, park development, and conservation of natural and cultural areas, visitor centers, and others are proposed to be implemented under the project. The project will provide support to both executing agency and implementing agency and other relevant national agencies and departments to (i) strengthen the capacity of staff on tourism policy and planning, and O&M practices for the environmental facilities; (ii) establish a women's training program to support women's empowerment and education training in tourism industry and (iii) support for the micro, small, and medium enterprise development. | ||||||||||
| Impact | Sustainable, balanced, and diversified economic development improved with focus on innovation and environmentally friendly technologies. (National Development Strategy 2040). |
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| Outcome | Sustainable and gender-inclusive tourism in Cholpon-Ata developed and environmental management enhanced. |
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| Outputs | Climate resilient wastewater infrastructure rehabilitated Environmental management and services improved. Sustainable tourism infrastructure and services developed. Inclusive tourism planning and environmental management capacity developed, and MSMEs supported. |
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| Geographical Location | Issyk-Kul | ||||||||||
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | B |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
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| Responsible ADB Officer | Hu, Ruoyu |
| Responsible ADB Department | Central and West Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Urban Development and Water Division, CWRD |
| Executing Agencies |
State Agency for Architecture, Construction and Communal Services |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 02 Dec 2021 |
| Fact Finding | 25 Jul 2022 to 29 Jul 2022 |
| MRM | 08 Nov 2022 |
| Approval | - |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 02 Dec 2021 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Issyk-Kul Environmental Management and Sustainable Tourism Development Project: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Nov 2021 |
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