DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN (4 March 2026) — Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon to reaffirm ADB’s commitment to supporting resilient, diversified, and inclusive growth that generates more and better jobs across the country. ADB plans to provide approximately $1.1 billion in support from 2026 to 2028, focusing on strengthening infrastructure, improving competitiveness, and enhancing access to social services, while fostering a dynamic private sector that promotes innovation and sustainable economic growth.
During his visit, Mr. Kanda met with First Deputy Prime Minister and ADB Governor Hokim Kholiqzoda to underscore the importance of a strong partnership between ADB and Tajikistan. The ADB President also joined government officials to unveil the country partnership strategy for 2026–2030, which aims to further resilient infrastructure development, boost competitiveness, and expand inclusive social services to benefit all citizens.
Highlighting youth empowerment, Mr. Kanda visited an ADB-supported modern skills training center in Dushanbe. With over half of Tajikistan’s population under 25, practical and market-ready education is critical. Six modern skills training centers, funded by the Asian Development Fund and co-financed by the Japan Fund for Information and Communication Technology, provide training in agriculture, green energy, ICT, tourism, and other priority sectors to prepare youth and adults for the labor market.
Since joining ADB in 1998, Tajikistan has received nearly $3 billion in development assistance, making ADB one of its largest multilateral development partners. This support has contributed to upgrading major road networks, modernizing irrigation and water supply systems, constructing hospitals and schools, building power transmission lines and substations, reconnecting the national electrical grid to the Central Asian power network, and rehabilitating hydropower plants including Nurek and Golovnaya.
ADB continues to work across Asia and the Pacific to support inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth. By leveraging innovative financing tools and strategic partnerships, ADB aims to transform lives, develop quality infrastructure, and address complex development challenges while safeguarding the environment. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members, including 50 from the region.
