The newly merged Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture has outlined its plans to appoint a Deputy Minister for Water Resources and Irrigation, signaling a strategic shift toward centralized management of water-related issues. Minister Oleksiy Sobolev, who heads the ministry, stated that the merger of the Economy, Environment, and Agriculture ministries has enabled the ministry to address irrigation challenges more effectively.
The decision to establish a dedicated deputy role for water resources and irrigation comes as part of a broader effort to ensure sustainable water use and land reclamation. Sobolev explained that by consolidating responsibilities under a single ministry, the government aims to eliminate bureaucratic inefficiencies and foster a more coordinated approach to resource management. This move is expected to streamline decision-making processes and enhance the ministry’s ability to respond to pressing water-related challenges.
Officials have not yet disclosed specific details regarding the selection process for the new deputy minister or the timeline for implementing the role. However, the initiative has been met with cautious optimism by agricultural and environmental stakeholders who hope it will lead to more effective water management policies.