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In 2026, Tajikistan plans to increase its budgetary allocation for the energy sector by 80%, amounting to 15 billion somonis (over $1. 6 billion), which will represent 22. 4% of the total state budget. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia’s agrarian sector loses up to 3% of its gross domestic product (GDP) annually due to natural disasters, according to a new global report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) titled “The Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security. asiaplustj.info »
During a visit to the northern province of Sughd, President Emomali Rahmon has highlighted serious issues in the education sector of the region. His critical remarks came during an address to a meeting of regional administrators in the city of Guliston. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan's Energy Minister, Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, announced that American investors are prepared to invest between $3 billion and $4 billion in the country's energy sector. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon has emphasized the global and national importance of ecological security, the sustainable use of natural resources, and proactive climate action. He stated this on September 17 while presiding over the official opening of the new headquarters of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
Global artificial intelligence (AI) leaders OpenAI and Perplexity AI have expressed interest in entering the Tajik market, exploring opportunities for localization, infrastructure development, and regional presence in the country’s emerging tech ecosystem. asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan, as part of its 2040 investment strategy, has outlined key areas for attracting investment in the agricultural sector, making it one of the most promising industries for investment. asiaplustj.info »
Farmers and dried fruit producers of Khatlon gathered in Abdurahmon-Jomi district on July 4, 2025 for a hands-on workshop focused on the basic principles of fruit drying, marking a significant step toward improving product quality and boosting export potential. asiaplustj.info »
Dried fruit producers and exporters in Sughd province of Tajikistan took a major step forward with a focused workshop on writing product specifications for formal retail, designed to help the local companies meet the requirements of international buyers. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia’s harvest of winter wheat should be decent, but a forecast calling for dry and warm conditions throughout the summer is raising concerns about the region’s fall harvest, according to the most recently published GEOLOGAM crop monitor. asiaplustj.info »
As part of its chairmanship in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Tajikistan is focused on implementing a strategic course set by the heads of state of the CIS for the development and strengthening of cooperation in the industrial sector. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s agrarian sector is facing a number of serious problems threatening the country’s food security and sustainable development. In a statement delivered at a republican seminar in Danghara on May 17, President Emomali Rahmon highlighted the key pain points of the sector and demanded urgent action from responsible agencies. asiaplustj.info »
The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, has issued a decree to establish the Agency for State Energy Oversight under the President of the Republic. The document provides for the establishment of the Agency with a maximum staff of 157 people (excluding support personnel). Specifically, the central office will employ 46 individuals. asiaplustj.info »
Zavqi Zavqizoda, Tajikistan’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade, on April 8 met in Dushanbe with Roberto Longo, Country Director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is making remarkable strides in transforming its health system to ensure essential healthcare services are accessible to all citizens without causing financial hardship. asiaplustj.info »
Railway transport is the most important strategic sector of Tajikistan, Tajik Transport Minister Azim Ibrohim said on May 17 at the session “Development of International Transport Corridors Passing through the Countries of Asia and the Middle East” at the 15th International Economic Forum “Russia -- Islamic World: KazanForum 20204”, which took place in Kazan, the asiaplustj.info »
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Tajikistan have agreed to cooperate on gender equality and support for women’s entrepreneurship. asiaplustj.info »
The Embassy of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have organized a press tour for journalists showcasing some of their projects aimed at improving Tajikistan's health system. asiaplustj.info »
Iran’s Tasnim news agency says Iran and Tajikistan have stressed strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of water, soil and agriculture as well as modern irrigational systems. asiaplustj.info »
The heating sector in Tajikistan, like many countries in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Region, relies substantially on fossil fuels and highly polluting firewood and coal stoves. asiaplustj.info »
A decree signed by President Emomali Rahmon in February this year provides for raising public sector wages, pensions and allowances [scholarships] for students by 20 percent from July 1, 2023. The decision is reportedly aimed at strengthening the level of population's social security and increasing the minimum wage, public sector wage, pensions and allowances [scholarships]. asiaplustj.info »
A government session, presided over by President Emomali Rahmon, took place in Dushanbe on June 29. The Tajik president’s official website says the meeting heard a report by Director of the Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation Zafarbek Davlatzoda on the investment program to provide the Agency’s pumping stations with modern energy-saving equipment. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet reported on January 31 that Tajikistan’s leader has slated head of the state communications service agency for the dismal state of internet provision in the country. Speaking at a government meeting on January 24, President Emomali Rahmon singled out Beg Sabur for criticism for his handling of the telecommunications sector. asiaplustj.info »
To support enhancement of the country’s agrarian sector, Amonatbonk (Tajikistan’s savings bank) has been providing preferential loans representatives of small and medium-sized businesses as well as entrepreneurs from among labor migrants who returned to the country. asiaplustj.info »
A report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says CAREC countries can be split into several groups depending on their prevailing type of fuel and energy system background. Thus, countries with a high share of hydropower include Georgia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a US$50 million grant to help the Government of Tajikistan enhance banking sector stability, boost the nonbanking finance sector, and strengthen fiscal management. asiaplustj.info »
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved additional financing worth US$ 9.5 million to Tajikistan to support the implementation of the development of the national education of the country, according to statement made by the IsDB on December 10. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$50 million grant to help the Government of Tajikistan enhance banking sector stability, boost the nonbanking finance sector, and strengthen fiscal management, says press release issued by the ADB Tajikistan Resident Mission (TJRM). asiaplustj.info »
On September 22, 2022, the ceremony of signing grant contracts for two new projects was held at the Embassy of Japan in Dushanbe. Grant contracts were signed between the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Tajikistan H. asiaplustj.info »
The number of labor migrants working in Russia’s construction sector has decreased to 500,000 people, which is only a quarter of figures of late 2020, RIA Novosti reported on June 17, citing Anton Glushkov, the president of the National Builders' Association of Russia (NOSTROY). asiaplustj.info »
Over 50 experts from Central Asia, representatives of the European Union (EU) and the international financial institutions (IFIs) discussed the implementation of renewable energy projects and green investments during a two-day workshop that took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan from May 19-20. asiaplustj.info »
On Thursday December 9, the Ambassador of Japan to Tajikistan, Mr. Takayuki Miyashita, together with Mr. Sirojiddin Rahmnzoda, Head Physician of Central Hospital in Vahdat Township attended the handover ceremony of successful completion of The Project for Improvement of Medical Equipment of Central Hospital in Vahdat Township. asiaplustj.info »
On Thursday November 25, a signing ceremony for two new projects took place at the Embassy of Japan in Dushanbe on November 25. Japan’s Embassy says the grant contracts (G/C) were signed by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tajikistan Takayuki Miyashita and the representatives of the recipient authorities. asiaplustj.info »
On Friday November 19t, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tajikistan Takayuki Miyashita and Dushanbe-based Central Clinic No. 7 Director Abdujabbor Zikirzoda attended the handover ceremony of successful completion of “The Project for Improvement of Medical Equipment of Central Clinic No.7 in Dushanbe City”. asiaplustj.info »
On Thursday November 18, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tajikistan Takayuki Miyashita together with Muzaffar Saidalizoda, Director of Central Clinic No. 3 in Dushanbe, attended the handover ceremony of successful completion of “The Project for Improvement of Medical Equipment of Central Clinic No. 3 in Dushanbe City. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet says this year has seen a jump in the number of Tajiks arriving in Russia. According to the Interior Ministry in Moscow, 1.6 million people – a quarter of Tajikistan’s working-age population – entered Russia this year intending to work. asiaplustj.info »
The Ready4Trade Central Asia project, financed by the European Union and implemented by the International Trade Center (ITC), completed a series of awareness-raising workshops for the private sector on a new trade facilitation regulation in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
On October 5, Japan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Tajikistan Takayuki Miyashita together with the head of Devashtich District Ashourali Jalilzoda attended a handover ceremony of the Project for Construction of School No. asiaplustj.info »
On September 28, 2021, H.E. Mr. MIYASHITA Takayuki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Tajikistan, together with Mr. asiaplustj.info »
On August 27, the 2021, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tajikistan Takayuki Miyashita together with the Chairperson of Darvoz District in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) Saidburhon Abdurahmonzoda, and the Head of the Aga Khan Foundation in Tajikistan Kishwar Abdulalishoyev attended a handover ceremony to commemorate the successful completion of asiaplustj.info »
On Thursday August 26, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tajikistan Takayuki Miyashita together with Gulmast Dustalizoda, First Deputy Chairperson of Rushan District, and Kishwar Abdulalishoyev, Head of the Aga Khan Foundation Tajikistan (AKF Tajikistan), took part in a handover ceremony to commemorate the successful completion of “The Project for Construction asiaplustj.info »
On March 20, 2021, Mr. Takayuki Miyashita, Ambassador of Japan to Tajikistan, attended a handover ceremony to commemorate the successful completion of “The Project for Construction of Women Center in Baljuvon District. asiaplustj.info »
The Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan Daler Juma on March 2 had a virtual meeting with the newly appointed Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Tajikistan, Ms. Shanny Campbell. asiaplustj.info »
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) provide US$178 million in grants to Tajikistan to support enhancement of financial sustainability of energy sector and sustainability of road network in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
On January 20, 2021, signing ceremony for two new projects took place at the Embassy of Japan in Dushanbe. The grant contracts were signed by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tajikistan, Mr. asiaplustj.info »
The shortage of electricity during autumn-winter period has become an urgent problem in Tajikistan this year, and Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s national power utility company) reintroduced power rationing across most of the country in response to a drop in water levels at a key hydroelectric dam. asiaplustj.info »
Due to the coronavirus crisis, Tajikistan over the ten months of last year had spent on health care two times more than the last year’s revised budget projected for this sector. According to the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Tajikistan spent 3. asiaplustj.info »
The International Trade Center (ITC)’s Global Textiles and Clothing Program (GTEX) project has reports on the results and impact of its activities in the Tajik textile and clothing sector The role and contribution of ITC to the textile and clothing sector of Tajikistan, and the results of the GTEX project during 2019-2020, were discussed at the e-meeting of the Project Steering asiaplustj.info »
On Tuesday December 1, a signing ceremony for three new projects was convened at the Embassy of Japan in Dushanbe. The grant contracts were signed between Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Tajikistan, Mr. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan is taking necessary measures to continue the process of economic reforms to support entrepreneurship, especially given the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic and potential risks for the national economy. asiaplustj.info »
