Tajikistan has unveiled a new Country Partnership Strategy with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for 2026–2030 aimed at supporting resilient infrastructure, economic competitiveness and inclusive social services, according to the ADB Tajikistan Resident Mission.
The strategy was presented during a visit by ADB President Masato Kanda, who joined government officials in Dushanbe to introduce the new framework developed jointly with national authorities and development partners.
According to ADB, the strategy will focus on strengthening governance, improving public sector institutions and enhancing the country’s business environment and investment climate. The initiative aligns with Tajikistan’s national priorities and aims to support sustainable economic growth.
During the visit, Kanda also toured an ADB-supported modern skills training center in Dushanbe. In Tajikistan, where more than half of the population is under the age of 25, officials said practical and market-oriented education is critical for improving employment opportunities.
With funding from the Asian Development Fund and co-financing from the Japan Fund for Information and Communication Technology, six modern training centers across the country provide youth and adults with skills in agriculture, green energy, information and communication technology, tourism and other priority sectors.
Since Tajikistan joined ADB in 1998, the bank has committed nearly $3bn in development assistance, making it one of the country’s largest multilateral development partners. Projects supported by ADB include upgrading roads connecting major cities, modernizing irrigation and water supply systems, building hospitals and schools, and rehabilitating the Nurek and Golovnaya hydropower plants.
ADB has also supported the construction of power transmission lines and electricity substations, helping reconnect Tajikistan’s grid to the Central Asian regional power network.
Earlier, ADB approved a $50mn grant to help Tajikistan implement reforms aimed at promoting green jobs, particularly for women, expanding small and medium-sized enterprises’ access to finance, advancing digital transformation and strengthening the country’s economic resilience and competitiveness.
