Overview of JICA’s
Activities in Tajikistan

Takasaka Muneo
Chief Representative
JICA Tajikistan Office1About JICA
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is anindependent governmental agency that coordinates
Official Development Assistance (ODA) for theGovernment of Japan.
JICA – one of the largest bilateral development
organizations in the world with a network of 96 overseas
offices and projects in around 150 countries.
It is chartered with assisting economic and social growthin developing countries, and the promotion ofinternational cooperation.
2Aid Modalities
Tajikistan
Bilateral Grants

Technical Cooperation
Grant AidJAPAN’sODA

Bilateral Loan
ODA Loan

Contributions to International
Organizations

Technical Cooperation – involves the dispatch of experts, provision of necessary
equipment and training of personnel from developing countries in Japan and othercountry.
Grant Aid – is the provision of fund to developing countries which have low income
levels without the obligation of repayment.
ODA Loans – support developing countries by providing low-interest, long-term fund.

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JICA’s Activities in Tajikistan
 JICA began its technical cooperation with Tajikistan in 1993 byinviting Tajik officials to Japan to gain knowledge and experienceon governance and macroeconomics development. As of March
2022, 2,467 Tajik citizens have participated in JICA’s trainingcourses.
 JICA Tajikistan Office was established in 2006 and since thenvarious Grant Aid and Technical Cooperation projects have been
implemented, aiming at improving living standard of Tajik people
in sectors such as agriculture and rural development, water supply,
health, transport, energy, capacity building as well as SME
promotion.

 In 2017 JICA Tajikistan Office was given a status of “independent”
country Representative.
4Challenges of Tajikistan
 Economic infrastructures still need to be developed.
 Outdated infrastructure and lack of proper asset
management system.
 Increasing socio-economic inequality in the regions.
 The lack of skilled human resources in governmentalinstitutions.
 The growing threat of terrorism and social instability.

5New Cooperation Initiatives
 Promotion of SMEs and development of agribusiness to diversify the industry and create jobs.
 Strengthening social resilience and stability in thefight against terrorism and drugs.
 Strengthening the capacity development ofgovernment structures.
 Infrastructure development to enhanceconnectivity to take advantage of the country's
geographic location, as well as establishment ofproper asset management systems.
 Continue promoting the elimination of inequalities
and the provision of basic social services.
6New Development Strategy (FY2018-2023) for Tajikistan【Priority Areas】【Development Issues】
Improving Transport &Logistics

1. Improving Economic &Industrial Development Base

Stabilizing Energy Supply

Strengthening
economic growth

Improving Business Environmentfor Promoting Employment

2. Improving Basic SocialServices

3. Promoting Social Stabilization

Improving Water Supply
Strengthening Health System

Border Control and Security
Management

Mitigating thedisparities in basicsocial services

Foundation fordevelopment

Improving Governance

Overall Goal

Promoting the sustainable socio-economic development
effort of the Government of Tajikistan
7１．Improving Economic & Industrial
Development Base (Transport) The Project for the Rehabilitationof Kizilkala-Bokhtar Section ofDushanbe-Bokhtar Road (GrantAid)

The Government of Japan has
allocated about 3.2 billion JPY
through JICA to support theimplementation of the Project.
The objective of the Project is toimprove the transportation andtraffic safety of the importantsection of Dushanbe-Bokhtar Road,
thereby contributing to theeconomic development ofTajikistan.
The Groundbreaking ceremony has
been conducted on 29 Oct 2021
with attendance with the President
8of the Republic of Tajikistan.

１．Improving Economic & Industrial
Development Base (Transport)
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Mighty Net

 SDGs Business Model Formulation
Survey with the Private Sector forRoad Slope Protection Facilities(TOKYO ROPE MFG. CO., LTD.)
・Development Issues concerned inTransport sector-To secure the people’s mobility on the roadin the disasters for daily life and taking theeducation.
-To strengthen the traffic on the road in thedisasters so that the transportation of goods
and materials will be enhanced.
・Expected Impact in the Country-Enhancing the traffic capacity in thedisaster along the mountainous road.
-Reducing the traffic disruption (time andoccurrence) in the logistics.
-Improving the Quality of Life in the daily
activity in the local community where roadextends.
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１．Improving Economic & Industrial
Development Base (Energy)
 The Project for Improvement ofSubstations in Dushanbe (GrantAid)

In the framework of the project, anew substation “Poytakht”(110/10kV) has been built in Ismoili
Somoni district of Dushanbe, andanother substation “Sanoat”
located in the Sino district(110/10kV) has been rehabilitated.
The amount of the project isapprox. 2.2 billion JPY.
The project had successfullycompleted in Dec 2019, and theopening ceremony has been
conducted in Mar 2021 with theattendance of the Mayor ofDushanbe city.
10１．Improving Economic & Industrial
Development Base (Business Promotion)
 Business Incubation Project(Technical Cooperation)
JICA considers small and medium sizedenterprises (SMEs) as a driving force forboosting the Tajik economy.
Therefore, in order to contribute to thegovernment’s efforts aimed at private
sector development, JICA, jointly with
the State Committee on Investments
and State Property Management haslaunched “Business Incubation Project”.
This initiative intends to create job
opportunities among youth, women,returned migrants and start-uppers inthe regions.

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１．Improving Economic & Industrial
Development Base (Agriculture) Project for Improvement of Locust
Management (Phase 2) (Grant Aid)
The Project is funded by the Governmentof Japan through JICA with amount ofapproximately 0.8 Billion JPY (for 6countries), and to be implemented by
FAO in cooperation with the Ministry ofAgriculture and State Unitary Enterprise“Locust Control Expedition” in Tajikistan,
and with related governmental agencies
in other countries.
The Project promotes further regional
cooperation by joint surveys in the borderareas and other workshops, in addition tothe provision of the equipment, such astrucks, motorcycles, sprayers, chemicals,etc.
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２．Improving Basic Social Services(Health) Project for Improvement of Medical
Equipment in the National Medical
Center “Shifobakhsh” and State
Institution of Republican ScientificCenter of Cardiovascular Surgery(Grant Aid)
Understanding the importance ofimproving the specialized health services
at tertiary level in Tajikistan, theGovernment of Japan has allocated 957
million JPY through JICA to support theProject. The goal of the Project is tostrengthen the capacity of making
diagnoses as well as providing medical
services in Tajikistan through procurement
and installation of specialized equipment.
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２．Improving Basic Social Services(Health) Project for Improvement ofMaternal and Child HealthCare System in Khatlon Region(Phase 2) (TechnicalCooperation)
The Project Purpose is to strengthen
Maternal, Newborn and Infant (MNI)
health system in the target districts
and cities in Khatlon Region.
The expected outcomes of theproject are as follows:-The functions of the maternity andpediatric depts. of the designatedhospitals are improved.
-Knowledge and skills of MNI care ofhealth professionals are improved.
-Referral System for MNI care isstrengthened between primary andsecondary health care facilities.

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３．Promoting Social Stabilization
 The Project for Promoting Crossborder Cooperation throughEffective Management ofTajikistan’s Border withAfghanistan (BMP) (Phase 2)(Grant Aid)

The BMP is funded by theGovernment of Japan through JICA
with amount of 506 million JPY andimplemented by UNDP Tajikistan incooperation with the Border Forces,Customs Committee, and Drug
Control Agency.
The purpose of the project is toenhance security and stability of crossborder regions of Tajikistan andAfghanistan through enhancing
capacity of border officials andeconomy of Tajik-Afghan
communities.
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３．Promoting Social Stabilization
 The Project for Human Resources
Development Scholarship (JDS)(Grant Aid)
In the framework of this project,
young civil servants and others will
receive master’s or doctoral
degrees in Japanese higher
educational institutions.
After returning to Tajikistan, they areexpected to become leaders andcontribute to the development ofthe country.
The project has started in 2008, and102 participants have studied inJapan as of Aug 2022,
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４．Others (Training Programs in Japan)
 JICA Knowledge Co-Creation
Program (KCCP)JICA has started its cooperation toTajikistan from the Training Programin Japan in 1993.
Under the program, government
officials and others who areengaged in various fields have been
sent to Japan to learn and share theknowledge and experiences of thecountry development.
As of Mar 2022, 2,467 governmental
officers and others haveparticipated in the program, andthey have brought Japaneseknowledge and experiences backto Tajikistan and applied them to thecountry’s development.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

JICA Tajikistan Office
4th floor and 5th floor, Serena Office Complex, 14 Rudaki
Avenue, 734013, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Tel: (992) 44 610 00 33 / 44https://www.jica.go.jp/tajikistan/english/index.html
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