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This is the first governance assessment for Tajikistan. This study reviews the current governance system and its implementation issues in six main areas: the structure of the state, the public service, local government, public finance, legal institutions, and civil society. It also addresses improvements being made, and considers the areas where progress is successful or uneven.

The assessment concludes with an action plan, which recommends further reforms to enhance the governance structure in Tajikistan. In addition, the report identifies areas where ADB could offer specific assistance.

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Contents

Foreword

Background

Executive Summary

1. An Incomplete Transformation
1. The Transformation Challenge
2. Historical Context
3. An Evolving Vision
4. Strengthening Governance: Opportunities and Challenges


2. Structure of the State
1. The Constitution
2. The Executive
3. Legislative Branch
4. Analysis and Issues


3. Public Service Management
1. Public Sector Management
2. The Reform Program
3. Analysis and Issues


4. Governance at Local Levels
1. Geographic Structure
2. Legal Structure
3. Local Public Finances and Fiscal Transfers
4. National-Local Relations
5. Analysis and Issues


5. Public Financial Management
1. Revenue Mobilization
2. Budget Procedures
3. Financial Controls
4. External Economic Relations
5. Current Reform Agenda
6. Analysis and Issues


6. The Legal System
1. Background
2. Legal Framework
3. Institutions
4. External Assistance
5. Analysis and Issues


7. Civil Society and The Private Sector
1. The Role of the State in Economic Management
2. Civil Society
3. The Media
4. Citizen's Rights
5. Analysis and Issues


8. Conclusions and Proposed Action Plan
1. Developing the Institutions and Structures of a Democratic State
2. Reforming Key Functions of Government
3. Civil Service Management
4. Administrative Reform
5. Creating the Enabling Environment for the Market Economy
6. Civil Society
7. Recommendations for ADB Action
8. Conclusion