Turkmenistan and ADB
In the Spotlight
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Turkmenistan: Economy
Turkmenistan's growth is projected to rise slightly to 6.5% in 2017 and 7.0% in 2018. Find out about current and projected economic growth in Turkmenistan and compare the data with other developing countries in Central Asia.
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Turkmenistan: Country Operations Business Plan, 2018
The Country Operations Business Plan, 2018 follows the strategic direction of ADB for its activities in Turkmenistan. These include engagement with the country in the transport, energy, and finance sectors, which show strong potential to achieve inclusive and environmentally sustainable growth and regional integration.
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ADB Holds Regional Trade Finance Workshop in Tashkent
ADB Trade Finance Program (TFP) launched a two-day workshop for trade finance professionals in Tashkent. A total of 48 participants representing 36 banks from seven Central Asia and Caucasus countries attended the workshop.
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ADB President Calls for Expanded CAREC Agenda to Meet New Challenges
ADB President Takehiko Nakao attended the 15th Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Ministerial Conference, which welcomed Georgia as its 11th member. CAREC Ministers agreed to formulate a new long-term strategy for CAREC to enhance its relevance in the context of changing economic and development conditions.
ADB began working with Turkmenistan in 2000 and has since been helping to diversify the country’s economic base and increase its share of regional trade.
Given Turkmenistan’s vast energy resources and strategic location, ADB operations focus on enhancements to the country’s transport and energy sectors, with infrastructure projects fostering regional cooperation. ADB has also provided expert advice through a technical assistance grant to facilitate the long-term exporting of power to Afghanistan.
Turkmenistan is a member of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program.
Fact Sheet
Asian Development Bank and Turkmenistan: Fact Sheet
Updated yearly, this Fact Sheet provides social and economic indicators on Turkmenistan as well as concise information on ADB's operations in the country and contact information.
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Opening Remarks at the 10th Astana Economic Forum – Wencai Zhang
Remarks by ADB Vice President Wencai Zhang at the Central Asian Economies’ Shared Prosperity: CAREC 2030 Strategy Session of the 10th Astana Economic Forum on 15 June 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan.
ADB operations in Turkmenistan focus on enhancements to transport and energy sectors, with infrastructure projects fostering regional cooperation.
Asian Development Bank and Turkmenistan: Fact Sheet
Turkmenistan: Country Operations Business Plan, 2018
This country operations business plan follows the strategic direction of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for its activities in Turkmenistan. These include engagement with the country in the transport, energy, and finance sectors, which show strong...
Projects in Turkmenistan
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1.3%
Average annual population growth rate in Turkmenistan (2011-2016)
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15
Internet users in Turkmenistan (2015)
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42
Maternal mortality ratio in Turkmenistan, per 100,000 live births (2015)
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5.44
Population in Turkmenistan, in millions (2016)
