Climate Resilient Livestock Project (ADB-57079-002)

Regions
  • Europe and Central Asia
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Countries
  • Uzbekistan
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Financial Institutions
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB)
International, regional and national development finance institutions. Many of these banks have a public interest mission, such as poverty reduction.
Project Status
Proposed
Stage of the project cycle. Stages vary by development bank and can include: pending, approval, implementation, and closed or completed.
Bank Risk Rating
B
Environmental and social categorization assessed by the development bank as a measure of the planned project’s environmental and social impacts. A higher risk rating may require more due diligence to limit or avoid harm to people and the environment. For example, "A" or "B" are risk categories where "A" represents the highest amount of risk. Results will include projects that specifically recorded a rating, all other projects are marked ‘U’ for "Undisclosed."
Borrower
Government of Uzbekistan
A public entity (government or state-owned) provided with funds or financial support to manage and/or implement a project.
Sectors
  • Agriculture and Forestry
The service or industry focus of the investment. A project can have several sectors.
Investment Type(s)
Loan
The categories of the bank investment: loan, grant, guarantee, technical assistance, advisory services, equity and fund.
Investment Amount (USD)
$ 120.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Loan Amount (USD)
$ 120.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Bank Documents
Government Documents
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ ADB website

Updated in EWS Nov 25, 2023

Disclosed by Bank Nov 22, 2023

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Project Description
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As stated by the ADB, the project will help the Government of Uzbekistan to achieve its climate actions set in its Updated Nationally Determined Contribution report, including (i) reducing GHG emission intensity by 35% below the 2010 level in 2030; (ii) improving water management system; (ii) expanding forest areas; (iii) restoring degraded pastures and introduce sustainable pasture management mechanisms.

Livestock plays a critical role in Uzbekistan's national food security and rural livelihood, making it a strategically important sector for the government. The sector provides 90% of domestic animal-protein consumption and employs 27% of the agricultural workforce. Livestock accounts for 45% to 67% of farming households' income.

Small-scale farms (dekhans) account for an overwhelming share of livestock production. Dekhans are responsible for 94% of the country's beef cattle, 95% of dairy cattle, and 83% of goat and sheep. Cattle farming is prominent in the Samarkand and Qashqadaryo Regions, while Navoi Region and Republic of Karakalpakstan have a strong tradition of sheep and goat farming.

 

 

 

Early Warning System Project Analysis
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The ADB categorized the risk of the project as follows:

Environment B
Involuntary Resettlement B
Indigenous Peoples C
Investment Description
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Contact Information
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ADB Team Leader:

Leonard H. Leung - Natural Resources and Agriculture Economist
Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office

Executing Agency - Ministry of Agriculture:

No contacts available at the time of disclosure.

Implementing Agency - Committee of Veterinary and Livestock Development:

Phone: +(998 71) 202-12-00 (201)
Email: info@vetgov.uz
Website: https://vetgov.uz/uz/

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ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM OF ADB

The Accountability Mechanism is an independent complaint mechanism and fact-finding body for people who believe they are likely to be, or have been, adversely affected by an Asian Development Bank-financed project. If you submit a complaint to the Accountability Mechanism, they may investigate to assess whether the Asian Development Bank is following its own policies and procedures for preventing harm to people or the environment. You can learn more about the Accountability Mechanism and how to file a complaint at: http://www.adb.org/site/accountability-mechanism/main.

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