[{"bbox": [167, 152, 387, 312], "category": "Text", "text": "pronunciation of the\nCC for vague “moral\nand ethical values”\ncould be used to restrict\nhuman rights, including\nfreedom of expression;"}, {"bbox": [131, 313, 387, 364], "category": "List-item", "text": "* 2023 Foreign Agents Law."}, {"bbox": [92, 368, 253, 392], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Lessons Learnt:"}, {"bbox": [92, 411, 1163, 527], "category": "Text", "text": "The key assumption is that investments without reforms are not sustainable in the long term. Therefore, in line with the recommendation of the *Evaluation of EU Budget Support and Blending in the Kyrgyz Republic 2010-2019*, the considerable EFSD+ investments in WASH need to be complemented and aligned with a strengthened sector governance guided by the principles of IWRM. That will also foster ownership of the local institutions."}, {"bbox": [92, 543, 1163, 686], "category": "Text", "text": "The joint EEAS-Commission services' note on 'Leveraging the potential of budget support'17, which is built on a synthesis of 17 budget support evaluations carried out by the Commission globally, acknowledges that budget support provides a unique avenue to pursue dialogue on reforms, strengthen country systems and contribute to sustainable results, while promoting fundamental values. The EU global response to COVID-19 evidences how it has been instrumental in helping the country cope with the pandemic – quickly and meaningfully."}, {"bbox": [92, 703, 1163, 785], "category": "Text", "text": "Leveraging the potential of budget support also requires managing risks better and using the instrument with rigour, in accordance with the recommendations from the European Court of Auditors on data quality and on the design of variable tranches."}, {"bbox": [85, 820, 398, 852], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.5 The Intervention Logic"}, {"bbox": [96, 867, 604, 894], "category": "Text", "text": "The underlying intervention logic for this action is that:"}, {"bbox": [96, 910, 1160, 1124], "category": "Text", "text": "**IF** sector policy dialogue is effective and productive based on the constructive social dialogue with water stakeholders and IF capacities of responsible National and Local Authorities, water stakeholders and CSOs are strengthened in order to promote innovation and facilitate the exchange of best practices in the water sector and IF advisory services and technical assistance recommendations focused on Integrated Water Resources Management are translated into policy decisions and actions **AND** the MoNRETS, MoA, MoE allocate relevant staff members capable to implement these actions, **THEN** the State water records, the water information system, the economic mechanisms for sustainable water management will be improved and a Water Resources Management within the boundaries of main Basins will be produced."}, {"bbox": [96, 1138, 1160, 1273], "category": "Text", "text": "**IF** Outputs are delivered **AND** Ministries of Finance and NRETS financing will efficiently and effectively support the Protection of water resources, the efficient water use and the governance reform, **THEN** the more efficient management institutions in the Water Sector will promote access to water resources and sanitation for all in a sustainable way, **BECAUSE** key elements necessary for creating conducive environment for practical and functional skill set development will be made available: investments without reforms are not sustainable in the long term."}, {"bbox": [96, 1288, 1160, 1525], "category": "Text", "text": "**IF** a more efficient management institutions in the Water Sector will promote access to water resources and sanitation for all in a sustainable way **AND** the Kyrgyz Government remains committed to the National Water Strategy and Action Plan, the achievement of relevant SDGs and is accountable and transparent, **THEN** the action will contribute to promote an Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) approach in the sector and, in doing so, complement the current and forthcoming EFSD+ investments in Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH) and Irrigation. This is **BECAUSE** in line with the recommendation of the Evaluation of EU Budget Support and Blending in the Kyrgyz Republic 2010-2019, the considerable EU funds for the Blending projects in WASH need to be complemented and aligned with a strengthened sector governance guided by the principles of IWRM. That will also foster ownership of the local institutions."}, {"bbox": [1026, 1680, 1143, 1705], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 21 of 34"}]