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Promoting safe and sustainable roads in Tajikistan

Together with the Eastern Alliance for Safe and Sustainable Transport and the Young Generation of Tajikistan, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is running a road safety media and public awareness campaign in Dushanbe to promote the use of seat belts and highlight the benefits of eco-driving.

The Caucasus and Central Asia: Time for Decisive Action

The economies in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) are recovering supported by improving economic conditions in their main trading partners, higher commodity prices, and reforms taking hold, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) 2017 CCA Regional Economic Outlook.

World Bank supports energy security in Tajikistan

The rehabilitation of the Nurek Hydropower Plant will help secure electricity supply in winter and boost economic productivity.

New ADB country director for Tajikistan assumes office

Pradeep Srivastava assumes office as the new Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Country Director for Tajikistan

Tajikistan develops national road safety strategy

Around 70 participants from the government, private sector, civil society organizations, academia, and development partners discussed a framework and priority actions of a Tajikistan national strategy on reducing road crash deaths and injuries during a workshop organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

CAREC aviation officials discuss regional air cooperation

Aviation officials and airline representatives from 11 member countries of the CAREC Program met in Singapore to discuss potential for enhanced regional air transport connectivity and cooperation.

ADB to help improve infrastructure, investment climate, food security in Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank’s updated 2017 to 2019 country program for Tajikistan focuses on supporting energy and road development, improving food security, strengthening investment climate, inclusive health, and sustainable urban infrastructure.

World Bank vice president visits Tajikistan, discusses enhanced support

World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, Mr. Cyril Muller, met with government counterparts and partners from the development community and private sector during his brief visit to Dushanbe.

Road safety for key thoroughfare of Dushanbe, Tajikistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and road safety organisation Eastern Alliance for Safe and Sustainable Transport are teaming up with other partners for a road safety project in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, where a major international motorway will soon come into operation. (Photo credit: EBRD)

ADB holds regional trade finance workshop in Tashkent

The Asian Development Bank’s Trade Finance Program launched a two-day workshop for trade finance professionals in Tashkent. A total of 48 participants representing 36 banks from seven Central Asia and Caucasus countries are attending.