[Central Asia] Natural Landscapes of Tajikistan: Mountains and Lakes

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  Introduction Tajikistan, nestled in the heart of Central Asia, is blessed with breathtaking natural landscapes that captivate the senses and inspire awe. From rugged mountain ranges to crystal-clear lakes, the country's diverse terrain offers a haven for adventurers, nature enthusiasts, and seekers of tranquility alike. This blog explores the majestic mountains and serene lakes that define the natural beauty of Tajikistan. Majestic Mountains The Pamir Range The Pamir Mountains, often referred to as the "Roof of the World," dominate the landscape of Tajikistan, with peaks reaching heights of over 7,000 meters. This formidable range is home to some of the highest mountains in the world, including Peak Lenin and Peak Communism (now Ismoil Somoni Peak). The Pamirs are characterized by their rugged beauty, with dramatic peaks, deep valleys, and glaciated landscapes that offer unparalleled opportunities for trekking, mountaineering, and adventure. The Alay Mountains Located i...
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[central asia] Donor Activities in Tajikistan

Major Donor Countries and Organizations' Activities


- Following the independence from the Soviet Union, the scale of ODA support from multilateral organizations significantly increased, while bilateral donor support (such as from the United States, Germany, etc.) surged in the early 2000s but has been declining since 2015.

- In terms of bilateral donors, the United States (19.8%, $173 million), Germany (16.4%, $143 million), and Japan (15.7%, $137 million) are prominent. Among multilateral donors, the Asian Development Bank (45%, $596 million), the World Bank (19.3%, $255 million), and the EU (11.8%, $156 million) are the major contributors.

- The largest share of ODA support has been directed towards energy and transport/storage sectors, followed by governance, health, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, water, and sanitation sectors.




Planned Activities of Major Donors


 Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Country Operations Business Plan (2021-2023)

- Continued infrastructure investment to remove major bottlenecks: transport, energy, water resources, and urban infrastructure services.

- Promoting investment environment reforms to expand employment: public sector management, health, and education.

- Integrated support for food aid and value chain development, water resource management, and climate change adaptation: agriculture, natural resources, and rural development.


Country Partnership Strategy (under preparation for 2021-2025)

- Strengthening infrastructure investment: energy, transport, urban development.

- Investment environment reforms and capacity development to expand employment: public sector management, vocational training.

- Integrated support for food aid, water management, and climate change adaptation: agriculture and natural resources.


 World Bank (IDA)

Country Partnership Framework for FY19-FY23

- Human resources and resilience: 1) Strengthening education services, 2) Enhancing health services, 3) Strengthening community resilience.

- Public institutions and sustainability: 4) Improving financial viability of public electricity and water facilities, 5) Enhancing efficiency of customs/statistics offices.

- Promoting private sector growth and market formation: 6) Improving business environment and promoting sustainable trade, 7) Reforming public infrastructure to prepare for increased private activities.


 United States 

Tajikistan Country Profile

- Food security and agriculture.

- Health and education.

- Democracy and governance.


 Germany

KFW Website

- Rural development.

- Sustainable economic development.

- Health.



In addition to the health and agriculture sectors emphasized in Tajikistan's development strategy, Germany has also provided additional support in governance and education. Multilateral organizations have focused on the energy and transport sectors.


The United States, aside from agriculture, water, and sanitation, has emphasized the employment and human rights protection of migrant workers in terms of democracy and governance. The creation of jobs and issues related to overseas migrant workers are significant areas for improvement related to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).


The Asian Development Bank continues to support transport, energy, infrastructure, and the public sector, constantly updating strategy documents based on the environmental changes and ongoing needs of Tajikistan.


The World Bank has emphasized education and health sectors for human resource development, and energy and transport infrastructure. In the past, there was significant support directed towards the agriculture sector.

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