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OSCE builds media skills of youth across Tajikistan
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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July 21, 2025
From 1 to 18 July, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized the first-ever Summer School of Journalism (School) for 20 aspiring journalism students and young media professionals from across Tajikistan. The three-week intensive training...
Tajikistan leads Central Asia in explosive ordnance disposal training
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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May 26, 2025
The Regional Explosive Hazards Training Center (REHTC) of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Tajikistan (MoD) hosted a regional training on Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Level 2, marking a significant step in enhancing Central Asia’s...
OSCE builds capacity of emerging water professionals in support of Tajikistan’s National Water Strategy 2040
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 19, 2025
From 16 to 18 June 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, in close partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan, conducted a three-day capacity-building training in Khujand aimed at enhancing the...
OSCE facilitates dialogue on improving gender considerations in climate resilience and energy security in Central Asian mountain regions
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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May 26, 2025
How to ensure gender differences and experiences are effectively addressed in advancing climate resilience and energy security in mountain regions in Central Asia was part of the discussions during the high-level Global Mountain Dialogue...
Climate change is reshaping the Kyrgyz Republic, finds new UNEP Atlas
UN Environmental Program
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March 28, 2025
Bishkek, 26 March 2025 – Climate change has caused temperatures in the Kyrgyz Republic to rise at twice the global average, exacerbating water stress and the risk of natural disasters, according to a new Atlas of Environmental Change launched...
OSCE enhances the capacity of young water professionals in support of Tajikistan’s National Water Strategy 2040
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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May 19, 2025
From 16 to 18 May 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, in close co-operation with the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, successfully concluded a three-day training programme held in Nurek aimed at strengthening the...
OSCE donates equipment to Tajikistan’s Border Troops
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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May 19, 2025
On 16 May 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe donated equipment to Tajikistan’s Border Troops in a ceremony held in Dushanbe. The donation included 34 computer sets and 10 printers, which will be distributed to border outposts and training...
OSCE-supported seminar discusses the role of youth and women in responding to climate change risks in Turkmenistan and Central Asia
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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May 12, 2025
An OSCE-organized seminar on strengthening the role of youth and women in responding to climate change risks in Turkmenistan and Central Asia took place on 12 May 2025 in Ashgabat. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat initiated this event within the...
Strategic approaches to professional development on cybercrime and electronic evidence for law enforcement in Tajikistan discussed at OSCE workshop
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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May 6, 2025
The OSCE Transnational Threats Department held a workshop for 20 senior representatives of law enforcement agencies in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 1 and 2 May. The workshop was aimed at strengthening national capacities to provide systematic and...
OSCE supports workshop focused on protecting the rights of persons with disabilities during natural disasters
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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December 9, 2024
From 6 to 7 December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe conducted a workshop titled “Adaptation for All: Rights of Persons with Disabilities During Natural Disasters” in Khujand, the Sughd region. The event was organized in partnership...
EIB commits major investment to boost sustainable development in Central Asia
MENAFN
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, the European Investment Bank (EIB) formalized four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) during the inaugural EU-Central Asia Summit, committing €365 million (around $400 million) to enhance transportation, water management, and...
EIB Commits Millions to Sustainable Development in Central Asia
MENAFN
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on Friday at the inaugural EU-Central Asia Summit, pledging a total of EURO365 million (about USD400 million) to support sustainable transportation, water...
OSCE trains outpost heads to enhance security along the Tajik-Afghan border
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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March 4, 2025
From 17 to 28 February 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized a comprehensive two-week training course for the heads of border outposts serving along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border. The training, held at a border detachment...
OSCE organizes information sessions and workshops across Tajikistan to support the Green Economy Strategy
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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January 2, 2025
From November to December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized a series of informational sessions for local state authorities under the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade across various regions. These sessions took place...
OSCE advances water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in Tajikistan with roundtable dialogue
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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December 25, 2024
On 20 December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, organized a one-day roundtable on "Standard Regulatory Requirements for Wastewater Quality Control." This event,...
ADB Appoints Ko Sakamoto as Its New Country Director for Tajikistan
Asian Development Bank
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December 17, 2024
DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN (17 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Ko Sakamoto as its new Country Director for Tajikistan. He is expected to assume office in early 2025. Mr. Sakamoto will lead ADB’s work in Tajikistan in...
Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, made a phone call to Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
President of Azerbaijan
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December 4, 2024
AZERBAIJAN, December 4 - 04 December 2024, 14:56 On December 4, Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, made a phone call to Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. During the telephone conversation, President...
Energy security, climate resilience and co-operation in focus at COP29: OSCE highlights its engagement
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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November 25, 2024
From 15 to 21 November 2024, the OSCE actively participated in the 29th session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Breaking new ground: OSCE’s first...
OSCE completes operational planning training course for Tajik border officers
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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November 5, 2024
On 1 November 2024, nineteen officers from the Tajik Border Troops successfully completed an intensive three-week Operational Planning Training (OPT) course. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the OSCE’s efforts to strengthen border...
ADB Approves $86.67 Million Grant to Develop Green Road Corridor in Tajikistan
Asian Development Bank
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October 23, 2024
DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN (23 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $86.67 million grant to help Tajikistan further improve national road connectivity by developing a demonstration green corridor in the country. The project...