Green transition is key to Tajikistan’s economic revival and climate resilience, WB report says
Climate action offers Tajikistan an opportunity to rejuvenate its economy and create jobs while protecting its people from the growing risks of extreme
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Major grassland restoration project in Kazakhstan wins Earthshot Prize 2024
Kazakhstan’s Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative has been named the winner of the prestigious Earthshot Prize 2024 in the “Protect and Restore Nature” category,
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Tajik activist reportedly attempts suicide in Germany to protest deportation
Tajik opposition activist Dilmurod Ergashev attempted to commit suicide before being deported from Germany to Tajikistan, RFE/RL’s Tajik Service reported with reference to
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Kyrgyzstan assumes the chairmanship of Organization of Turkic States
On November 6, Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, hosted the 11th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States
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Kyrgyzstan and Turkey forge strategic partnership
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan paid a state visit to Kyrgyzstan on November 4-5 and, together with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, chaired the
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Kazakhstan president visits France
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev made a state visit to France on November 4-5. In Paris, Tokayev held talks with French President Emmanuel
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Uzbekistan jails migrant worker for fighting for Russia in Ukraine
A court in Uzbekistan’s Ferghana Province has sentenced 51-year-old Alisher Holiqov to five years in prison for mercenary activities with the Russian armed
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Kazakhstan and China strengthen economic ties
Kazakhstan has signed eight commercial agreements worth $2.5 billion with Chinese companies, significantly enhancing bilateral economic relations between the two countries. The agreements
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‘Central Asia–Republic of Korea’ Cooperation Forum
The 17th “Central Asia – Republic of Korea” Cooperation Forum took place in Seoul on November 4. The forum addressed key areas of
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EU supports inclusive quality education in Kyrgyzstan with €7 million
Late in October, the EU disbursed EUR 7 million as a budget support grant towards the education sector in Kyrgyzstan, the Delegation of
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IFC committed over $1 billion in Central Asia region over last fiscal year
Climate finance, infrastructure, agriculture, and micro and smaller businesses in Central Asia were just some of the areas that benefited from strong funding
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Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable held in Astana
On November 1, the VII Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR-2024) was held in Astana under the “Global Investment Trends: A Vision of the
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Kazakhstan president chairs Foreign Investors’ Council meeting
On October 31, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the 36th meeting of the Foreign Investors’ Council in Astana. Tokayev noted that the Council
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EBRD and EU support Voltalia’s first solar energy project in Uzbekistan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is helping Uzbekistan to further decrease its reliance on carbon-intensive thermal-power generation and will facilitate
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EBRD supports first healthcare-sector PPP in Kazakhstan and Central Asia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is helping to introduce a public-private partnership (PPP) model to Kazakhstan’s healthcare-sector by arranging
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IFC partners with ACWA Power to support Uzbekistan’s renewable energy transition
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a $240 million Islamic Equity Bridge Loan (EBL) financing
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EU launches new project to strengthen engagement with civil society organizations in Central Asia
The European Union says it is launching a new four-year project to strengthen engagement with civil society organizations (CSOs) in Central Asia, in
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President Japarov proposes new national anthem for ‘evolving’ Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov says he plans to revise the country’s national anthem to adequately represent the “evolving” identity of the nation, RFE/RL’s Kyrgyz Service reported.
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Kyrgyzstan introduces visa-free entry for tourist groups from China
The government of Kyrgyzstan has introduced a visa-free entry for organized tourist groups from China for up to 21 days. This was announced
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ADB to help improve connectivity, road safety in Kazakhstan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a sovereign-guaranteed local currency loan of up to $291.49 million equivalent to KazAvtoZhol National Company to
