WASHINGTON, June 3, 2026 - The World Bank Group's Board of Directors discussed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the Republic of Tajikistan for fiscal years 2026-2032. The new framework supports Tajikistan's efforts to accelerate economic transformation, strengthen resilience, and improve living standards through private sector-led growth leading to job creation.
The CPF brings together the full range of World Bank Group institutions, including the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), in support of Tajikistan's development priorities under the National Development Strategy 2030.
Tajikistan has achieved strong poverty reduction over the past decade, with the national poverty rate declining from 56 percent in 2010 to below 20 percent in recent years. However, the economy remains highly dependent on remittances and is vulnerable to external shocks and natural disasters.
The CPF prioritizes three interrelated outcomes: (1) increased access to secure, affordable, and clean energy; (2) a better-skilled and healthy workforce; and (3) private investments for more and better jobs. Underpinning the entire strategy is a cross-cutting goal of building resilience to economic, climate, and other shocks.
"Tajikistan has made important progress over the past two decades. To preserve and build on these achievements, our renewed partnership aims to help the country's transition to a more sustainable economic model driven by clean energy, stronger human capital, and increased private investment for more and better jobs for people," said Gael Raballand, the World Bank Group Country Manager for Tajikistan.
More specifically, the CPF will support energy sector development, including the Rogun Hydropower Plant, investments in education, skills, health, water and sanitation services, reforms to improve the business environment and attract private investment, as well as measures to strengthen climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, and social protection systems.
The CPF is informed by the Streamlined Country Diagnostic, Country Opinion Surveys and draws on extensive consultations with the Government of Tajikistan, development partners, the private sector, civil society, and academia. It is aligned with the country's development priorities and the World Bank Group's mission to end poverty and promote shared prosperity on a livable planet.
The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of financing and knowledge for developing countries. IDA is currently financing 25 projects in Tajikistan, totaling $1.93 billion. IFC maintains an investment portfolio of $69 million, supporting seven private sector clients.
