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2 Oct 2013

ADB Raises 2013 Growth Outlook for Tajikistan

In an update of its flagship annual economic publication, Asian Development Outlook 2013, released today, ADB upgraded its 2013 gross domestic product growth forecast for Tajikistan to 7.0% from 6.5% seen in April. For 2014, growth projection remains unchanged at 6.0%. In 2012, growth reached 7.5%.
2 Oct 2013

Asia Must Step Up Governance Reforms to Sustain Growth and Development

Asia and the Pacific's economic gains must be matched by stepped-up efforts on governance so that growth benefits can be more evenly shared and development progress locked in, says a new ADB report.
2 Oct 2013

Developing Asia Slowing Amid Global Financial Jitters

Softer than expected economic activity in the People’s Republic of China and India and jitters over the United States quantitative easing program will weigh on Asia and the Pacific’s growth prospects in the near term, says a new ADB report.
26 Sep 2013

ADB Continues Improving Road Connectivity in Tajikistan

ADB has approved a $70 million grant for a project to magnify regional economic cooperation and inclusive growth in Tajikistan by improving key roads, enhancing road safety and maintenance, and promoting local community development.
21 Aug 2013

Asia Cannot Bypass Manufacturing on Path to Prosperity - ADB Report

Industrialization must be an essential part of the growth formula if Asian countries want to prosper and avoid the middle income trap, says a new ADB report.
26 Jul 2013

More than 100,000 People in Tajikistan to Benefit from ADB's Climate Resilience Project

ADB has approved a $21.55 million grant from the Strategic Climate Fund for a project to reduce the adverse effects of climate change in 59 villages in the Pyanj River basin in Tajikistan.
16 Jul 2013

Challenge for Asia to Maintain Growth Momentum - ADB Report

Continued tepid demand from the major industrial economies coupled with slower growth in the People’s Republic of China are weighing on the outlook for developing Asia, says a new ADB report.
28 Jun 2013

Central Asia Officials Meet to Discuss Implementation of CAREC Program

Senior officials from the 10 member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program met on 27-28 June in Almaty to review the implementation of the program aimed to develop regional transport networks, boost regional trade, and secure an efficient, reliable energy supply.
26 Jun 2013

ADB to Boost Energy Efficiency in Tajik Households

ADB is providing a $10 million grant for an Access to Green Finance project to help Tajik families increase power access and efficiency through financing of “smart” green energy solutions.
10 Jun 2013

Tajikistan Pilots Performance-based Road Maintenance

To increase the sustainability of roads through improved maintenance and financing, the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan is introducing a performance-based maintenance scheme. The initiative is supported by ADB under the ongoing phase 3 of the Dushanbe-Kyrgyz border road rehabilitation project.

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