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Tajikistan
Tajikistan is a rugged country with abundant valleys to the north and south. Mountains belonging to the highest ranges of Central Asia make up 93% of the total area of the country.

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Tajikistan in CAREC


  • Tajikistan joined CAREC in 1998
  • Since 2001, $735 million has been invested in transport, trade, and energy
  • Tajikistan currently has 11 ongoing CAREC projects
  • Since 2001, seven CAREC projects have been completed

CAREC-related Projects

Nurek 500 kV Switchyard Reconstruction Project

EnergySector: EnergyDate approved / Status: 17 November 2008 (Ongoing)
Expected outcome:
The project will promote economic development and contribute to poverty reduction by ensuring sustainable and reliable electricity supply. It will also mitigate the risk of catastrophe from natural disasters disabling the switchyard.
Funding amount:
$54.77 million (Asian Development Bank)
$12.13 million (Government of Tajikistan, Barki Tojik) (Shared)

Energy Emergency Recovery Assistance Project - Additional Financing

EnergySector: EnergyDate approved / Status: 6 May 2010 (Ongoing)
Expected outcome:
The additional financing for the Energy Emergency Recovery Assistance Project will urgently increase the volume and reliability of the national energy supply, especially in the winter season, by supporting the implementation of the Energy Emergency Management Action Plan.
Funding amount:
$15 million (World Bank)

Dushanbe-Uzbekistan Border Road Improvement Project

TransportSector: TransportDate approved / Status: 24 July 2012 (Ongoing)
Expected outcome:
The project will improve the transport of goods and services domestically and internationally. It will contribute to reduced traffic congestion, reduced air emissions, and improved road safety.
Funding amount:
$35 million (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development)
$120 million (Asian Development Bank)
$42 million (Government of Tajikistan)
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Feature
  • WTO membership allows Tajikistan to implement necessary reforms in key sectors. The World Trade Organization (WTO) membership of Tajikistan added urgency to accelerate reforms in energy, transport, finance, agriculture, and water sectors. Read more.
  • Russian Federation to provide 1 million tons of oil products to Tajikistan this year. To meet Tajikistan's fuel demand in 2013, the Russian Federation will supply 1 million tons of oil products. Read more.

Previous features

Economic Outlook

Highlights from the Asian Development Outlook 2012:
Underpinned by record-high remittance inflows and supported by expansion in agriculture, services, and industry, growth accelerated in 2011, continuing the recovery to pre-crisis levels. Inflation remained high for most of 2011 but gradually eased toward year-end. In the short and medium term, continued moderate growth is forecast, but heavy reliance on remittances and public investment as drivers of demand-driven growth alongside extremely low private investment may not be sustainable. Read more.



More economic and social indicators for Tajikistan from the World Bank's World Development Indicators online.


Human Development

The United Nations Development Programme's Human Development Report program has prepared a series of reports on Tajikistan.


Partner Institutions and Tajikistan

 
National Strategies
National Development Strategy • РУССКИЙ
Draft Poverty Reduction Strategy for 2010-2012 • РУССКИЙ
Public Administration Reform Strategy • РУССКИЙ
Draft State Program on Transport Development for Tajikistan, 2010-2025 • РУССКИЙ
Customs Code of Tajikistan • РУССКИЙ
The Concept of Development of Customs Authorities of the Republic of Tajikistan • РУССКИЙ


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