ADB President Launches New Partnership Strategy to Boost Jobs and Growth in Tajikistan – EQ
In Short : The Asian Development Bank has introduced a new Country Partnership Strategy for Tajikistan covering 2026–2030. Announced by ADB President Masato Kanda in Dushanbe, the initiative aims to promote job creation, economic diversification, and improved infrastructure. With planned financing of about $1.1 billion, the strategy will support private sector growth, skills development, and climate-resilient development across the country.
In Detail : DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN — Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met today with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon to reaffirm ADB’s commitment to help the government achieve resilient, diversified, and inclusive growth for more and better jobs.
“ADB is planning around $1.1 billion in support over 2026–2028 to strengthen infrastructure, improve competitiveness, and make social services better and easier for everyone to use,” said Mr. Kanda. “We will continue supporting the government’s efforts to build a dynamic private sector that creates jobs, sparks innovation, and supports resilient growth.”
Mr. Kanda also reaffirmed ADB’s commitment to a strong partnership with Tajikistan during his meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister and ADB Governor Hokim Kholiqzoda.
During the visit, Mr. Kanda joined government officials to unveil ADB’s country partnership strategy for 2026–2030. The new strategy will support resilient infrastructure, stronger competitiveness, and expanded access to inclusive social services.
Mr. Kanda also visited an ADB-supported modern skills training center in Dushanbe. In Tajikistan, where over half the population is under 25, practical and market-ready education is critical. With a grant from the Asian Development Fund and cofinancing from the Japan Fund for Information and Communication Technology, six modern skills training centers across the country provide youth and adults with skills in agriculture, green energy, information and communication technology, tourism, and other priority sectors.
Since Tajikistan joined ADB in 1998, ADB has committed close to $3 billion in development assistance, making it one of the country’s largest multilateral development partners. The partnership has delivered concrete results including upgrading roads connecting major cities across the country, modernizing key irrigation and water supply systems, and building hospitals and schools. ADB has also supported the construction of power transmission lines and electricity substations, the reconnection of the country’s electrical grid to the Central Asian power network, and the rehabilitation of the Nurek and Golovnaya hydropower plants.
ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—50 from the region.
