PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE ON WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT BEGINS AT KazNARU
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On October 12, 2026, the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU) launched a professional development course entitled “Water Resources Management in Kazakhstan, Irrigated Land Reclamation, and the Reliability of Hydraulic Structures.” The five-day training program will continue until October 16.
The course brings together 20 specialists from the Akmola and West Kazakhstan branches of Kazsushar, an enterprise under the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The program aims to enhance the professional competencies of water sector personnel and develop practical skills in applying modern methods to their daily operations.
At the opening ceremony, Yerbolat Kaipbayev, Dean of the Faculty of Water Resources and IT Technologies, welcomed the participants and highlighted the university’s educational and research capabilities. He emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation with industry organizations, facilitating knowledge exchange, and integrating scientific advances into practical applications.
The course organizer, Anatoly Ryabtsev, Doctor of Technical Sciences and Director of the International Water Center at KazNARU, delivered a presentation entitled “Kazakhstan’s Water Sector: Governance Structure and the Transition from a Resource-Based to an Ecosystem-Based Approach.” He addressed the introduction of water-saving technologies, the digitalization of water use, and priority projects proposed as part of the transition to ecosystem-based management. He also explained the key provisions and objectives of the Water Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 9, 2025, No. 178-VIII.
The primary objective of the program is to strengthen participants’ knowledge and practical skills in sustainable water resources management, irrigated land reclamation, and the reliable and safe operation of hydraulic structures. The training will cover modern approaches to improving irrigation system efficiency, assessing the technical condition of hydraulic infrastructure, and ensuring its operational safety.
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