Tajikistan Transport Sector Assessment
Tajikistan Transport Sector Assessment

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2021-12-01

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 9292692151

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Tajikistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia. Transport plays an essential role for ensuring connectivity and facilitating movement of goods and people within the country and along borders shared with its neighbors in the region. This publication provides an overview of the transport sector in Tajikistan, along with major development constraints, the government’s strategies and plans, and assistance provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other development partners. The publication serves as a basis for dialogues on ADB’s future collaboration with the Government of Tajikistan to promote the transport sector’s development effectively in the coming years.

Promoting Information and Communication Technology in ADB Operations
Promoting Information and Communication Technology in ADB Operations

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2014-09-01

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9292546090

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Rapid advances in information and communication technology (ICT) continue to create tremendous opportunities for economic and social gains in the world's poorest areas. A key infrastructure of knowledge-based economies. ICT is a driving force for rapidly growing new sectors. The Strategy 2020 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) reinforces the importance of drawing on ICT to enhance development in Asia and the Pacific. In line with Strategy 2020, ADB's 2013 ICT for Development Strategy and with the support of the Republic of Korea's e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund (EAKPF), this study examines and identifies opportunities for promoting ICT in ADB operations.

Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction
Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2015-05-01

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9292549049

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The Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction's (JFPR) Annual Report 2013 is the 13th such report and covers the period 1 January-31 December 2013. It presents the JFPR's background and rationale, implementation progress, and achievements. The JFPR was established in May 2000 and provides direct grant assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable groups in developing member countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) while fostering long-term social and economic development. The grants target poverty reduction initiatives with the direct participation of nongovernment organizations, community groups, and civil society. In 2009, the Government of Japan and ADB expanded the scope of JFPR to include provision of support to DMCs through capacity development, policy and advisory, research and development, and project preparatory technical assistance.

Republic of Tajikistan
Republic of Tajikistan

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2005-04-15

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1451837062

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This paper examines Tajikistan’s 2004 Article IV Consultation and Fourth Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility. Strengthened fiscal discipline and tighter monetary policy have reduced inflation from 40 percent in 2001 to 5.6 percent in 2004. Strong growth in tax revenues and continued expenditure restraint contributed to small fiscal surpluses during the past two years. Nonetheless, progress in a number of priority reform areas envisaged in the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper has been slow. In particular, the business environment and public and private sector transparency and governance need to be strengthened further.

Strengthening Support for Labor Migration in Tajikistan
Strengthening Support for Labor Migration in Tajikistan

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2020-12-01

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 9292624725

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Migration for work is an important livelihood option for many households in Tajikistan due to limited job opportunities. Remittances from migrant workers significantly supplement the country’s foreign currency reserves, but the economic crisis and worldwide shutdown induced by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have caused international migration flows to fall, and remittances are projected to decline significantly. This publication reviews the state of international migration out of Tajikistan and identifies the impact of COVID-19 on the movement of people and migrant workers, in particular. It also reviews international best practices and proposes appropriate predeparture programs, post-return services for Tajik migrants, and ways to address migrate worker issues related to the pandemic.