Role of information systems in achieving Sustainable Development Goals for water conservation in rural Uzbekistan

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Alfraganus University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan & National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

2 Urgench State University, Urganch, Uzbekistan

3 Department Accounting and statistics, Termez University of Economics and Service, Termez, Uzbekistan

4 Tashkent State Technical University named after Islam Karimov, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

5 DSc, Head of Agrochemistry Laboratory, Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Republic of Uzbekistan

6 Acting Associate Professor, Head of Master's Department, Kimyo International University in Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan

7 DSc, Docent of Department of Agricultural and Water Management Techniques and Technologies, Bukhara State Technical University, Republic of Uzbekistan

10.22124/cjes.2025.9357

Abstract

This study aims to assess the role and potential of information systems in achieving sustainable development goals, especially water resource conservation, in rural Uzbekistan. The present study, using a mixed (qualitative and quantitative) approach and focusing on a case study in a rural area, collected data through a questionnaire from 320 farmers as well as semi-structured in-depth interviews with key stakeholders. The findings indicate a significant mental readiness and positive attitude in the local community towards the use of information technologies in water management, with more than 86% of people believing that digital data can contribute to equity in water distribution. However, there is a notable gap between this attitude and current behaviour; only about 32% of farmers use mobile phones to obtain agricultural information. The main priority of farmers was stated to be access to clear and accurate information about water rotation schedules. On the other hand, although willingness to participate in training (74.4%) and provide feedback (68.8%) was high, willingness to pay cash for such a system was reported to be significantly lower (around 40%). The main barriers from the perspective of stakeholders, beyond technical issues, included concerns about local governance, compliance with traditional institutions, and infrastructure limitations. Consequently, the success of information systems in this context depends on community-based design, a focus on solving a tangible problem such as transparency of distribution, and smart integration with local mechanisms. This requires changing from purely technology-driven models to participatory and incremental models that are accompanied by institutional investment and support.

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Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences
Volume 23, Issue 5
Special issue: Biological Researches and Envireonment, Guest Editor: Prof. Hamed Mousavi-Sabet, University of Guilan, Iran
December 2025
Pages 1159-1166

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