Islamic Development Bank to finance water management projects in Kazakhstan

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) will finance water management projects in Kazakhstan, with the first tranches set to be directed this year. This announcement came during a meeting between Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Nurlan Baibazarov and IsDB Group President Muhammad Al Jasser held in Saudi Arabia. The country needs investments for the construction and renovation of reservoirs, hydraulic structures, irrigation systems, and more. Additionally, there are plans to allocate grants for technical documentation preparation. Notably, 67 projects worth $1.8 billion have been implemented in Kazakhstan with IsDB’s participation.