Water and Sustainable Development in Central Asia

Water has a vital role in all aspects of human life. It is used for developing all areas including agriculture, industry, and human development. Potable water resources are very rare and unevenly distributed. The importance of water resources management is more highlighted in drylands or semi-arid lands. Central Asia is one of the drylands that the water shortage has impacted on its agriculture. The present article addresses the following question: Does correct and appropriate consume of water lead to sustainable development in Central Asia? The water shortage and uneven distribution of water resources, region’s economically dependence on agriculture:mjhaghshenas@yahoo.com and the vital role of water for development, as well as lack of intergovernmental cooperation for water resources management, are the main obstacles for the implementation of development, sustainable development and creation of opportunities for future generations.
Using explanatory – analyzing method and referring to library and governmental and international documentary resources, the authors attempt to provide the hypothetical answer to the mentioned question