• New Parliamentary Complex in Dushanbe

    by Ary DEHBONEI

    The new building of the parliament of Tajikistan will be built with the financing of China, the head of the Committee on Architecture and Urban Development of the Republic of Tatarstan Jamshed Ahmadzoda (جمشید احمدزاده) said at a meeting with journalists on Wednesday in Dushanbe. Construction of the parliament is expected to begin later this year and the money has been “allocated by the Chinese side”, Tajik official said, adding “The design work has begun, topographic work is being carried out, the project is being developed.” “We are given money as a non-repayable loan. Although the building will be built by a Chinese company, 80% of the workers will be Tajiks”, he stressed. The new parliamentary complex of Tajikistan will be built on the (...)

  • Turkey Contributes $20mln to Support FAO’s work in Central Asia and the Caucasus

    by Catherine BISSON-SERIAN

    FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva (left) and Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock of Turkey Faruk Çelik launch the second phase of the FAO-Turkey Partnership Programme. (© FAO / Giuseppe Carotenuto) In his opening remarks at today’s ceremony, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva praised Turkey for its significant political and financial support to FAO which is seen as a model of cooperation in the region and globally. Graziano da Silva said: We have a long-standing (...)

  • Which Type of Plane for Central Aisa?

    by Nazar TAMASHEVSKA

    For Aboulafia , Boeing’s long-running Current Market Outlook (CMO) has an “enviable” track record and its 20-year jetliner demand forecast “has been a reliable predictor of total deliveries”, thanks largely to the consistent long-term growth trends seen in the aviation industry. However, he notes that the market’s composition is diverging from expectations and looks set to continue this pattern. He thinks that may offer important lessons for future product-launch decisions. Boeing’s 2007 CMO is (...)

  • EU Emphasises on CO2 Emission Targets

    by Nazar TAMASHEVSKA

    Maroš Šefčovič Honourable ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank Kazakhstan for hosting the Energy Ministerial Conference Meeting the Challenge of Sustainable Energy in the beautiful city of Astana. Let me praise in this context the Kazakh authorities for their determination in pursuing the clean energy transition. This commitment is manifested in the three month International Specialized Exhibition 2017, where the aim is to promote high-technologies for (...)

  • India and Pakistan Become Full Members of SCO

    by Azadeh KHANDANI

    The official portion of the SCO summit in Astana reportedly began with talks between the presidents of the regional security grouping’s members: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Later, wider talks were held with the prime ministers of India and Pakistan and the leaders of SCO observer states Afghanistan, Belarus, and Mongolia taking part. India and Pakistan’s membership has expanded the SCO’s geographical coverage to nearly 70% (...)

  • WB Report: Subnational Doing Business in Kazakhstan 2017

    by Azadeh KHANDANI

    Doing Business in Khazakhstan 2017 (PDF) This report was produced by the Global Indicators Group of the World Bank Group at the request of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It uses the same methodology as the global Doing Business report published annually by the World Bank Group. Results obtained for the eight Kazakh locations measured can thus be compared with 189 other economies included in the global Doing Business report. (...)

  • ADB to Provide $500 mln for Rural Housing in Uzbekistan

    by Nazar TAMASHEVSKA

    Affordable housing in Uzbekistan is in high demand in rural areas, with the quality of existing rural housing stock low. The new program will continue the ADB’s support to the rural housing in Uzbekistan implemented during 2012-2015. Over 41,500 houses were constructed, and significant employment was generated through the first program. Approximately 64% of Uzbekistan’s population lives in rural areas. Agriculture remains the dominant sector, although its (...)

  • Rahmon’s Visit of Roghun Dam Construction Site

    by Nazar TAMASHEVSKA

    When finished, the dam will be the tallest in the world at 335 meters and have a capacity of 3.6 GW (compare to the 2 GW of Hoover Dam). In 2016, the construction of Roghun was assigned to the Italian company Salini Impregilo for an estimated cost of $3.9 bln. The project is broken down into four components, with the most expensive one involving the building of a 335-meter-high rockfill dam — the tallest in the world — which will cost some $1.95 bln. (...)

  • Central Asia: Economic Diversification and Sustainable Development

    by Azadeh KHANDANI

    In general, it is estimated that a country has succeeded in its structural transformation when its population leaves the countryside for the cities and its urban workforce is constantly turning to higher productivity activities. Agricultural employment diminishes as mechanization gains; at the same time, increased production and increased productivity are mutually reinforcing and help the manufacturing sector absorb a growing labour force. Then, once income (...)

  • ADB Provides $200mln Loan for Kazakhstan to Finance MSMEs

    by Catherine BISSON-SERIAN

    “The funds will help finance working capital and productive investments of MSMEs and boost lending to women entrepreneurs, especially in regions outside Astana and Almaty,” said Giovanni Capannelli, ADB Country Director for Kazakhstan. “Supporting MSMEs growth is essential to make the Kazakhstan’s economy not only more competitive and diverse, but also more resilient to adverse external factors.” The loan will be channeled through the Damu Entrepreneurship (...)

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