Country Partnership Framework - The Republic of Tajikistan - For the Period FY2026–2032

Jul 19, 2026

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Country Partnership Framework outlines strategic collaboration between the World Bank Group and the Republic of Tajikistan for FY2026–2032, supporting the shift from a remittance-dependent economy toward private-sector-led, job-creating growth. The framework addresses constraints on private dynamism, including business environment weaknesses, unequal service and finance access, and a dominant public sector with extensive state-owned enterprises. It also highlights labor market pressures from youth entering the workforce and proposes a climate resilience focus grounded in human capital development and the Rogun hydropower transition.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages8

Reading Time20 min

Strategic Focus

Transition to private-sector-led growth

Key Challenges and Rationale

Remittance vulnerability and labor market pressures

Private sector constraints and investment risks

Growth Potential and Policy Direction

Rogun Hydropower Plant and climate resilience

Public Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Country Partnership Framework Document of The World Bank Group FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION MULTILATERAL INVESTMENT GUARANTEE AGENCY COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP FRAMEWORK FOR THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN FOR THE PERIOD FY2026–2032 [June 2, 2026] Central Asia Country Management Unit Europe and Central Asia Region The International Finance Corporation Middle East and Central Asia Region The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency This document has a restricted distribution and may be used by recipients only in the performance of their official duties. Its contents may not otherwise be disclosed without World Bank Group authorization. Official Use The date of the last Performance and Learning Review was date of January 4, 2024 CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS Exchange Rate Effective as of April 30, 2026 Currency Unit = Tajik Somoni (TJS) TJS 1.00 =US$0.11 SDR 1.00=US$1.37 FISCAL YEAR GOVERNMENT’S FISCAL YEAR January 1 to December 31 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ADB AI AIIB CE CPF DPO EU EBRD ESF FAO FCDO FCV FY CDD GDP GBV GIZ GRM GROW HEIS IBRD ICSID Asian Development Bank Artificial Intelligence Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Citizen Engagement Country Partnership Framework Development Policy Operation European Union European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Environmental and Social Framework Food and Agriculture Organization Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Fragility, Conflict and Violence Fiscal Year Community-Driven Development Gross Domestic Product Gender-Based Violence German Agency for International Cooperation Grievance Redress Mechanism Global and Regional Opportunities Window Hands-on Expanded Implementation Support International Bank for Reconstruction and Development International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes IDA IFC IMF JICA HPP L2T MIGA MSMEs PIU PBA PFM PPPs SCD SDC SDR SECO SOE SME TJS TVET UNICEF WBG International Development Association International Finance Corporation International Monetary Fund Japan International Cooperation Agency Hydropower Plant Listening to Tajikistan Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Project Implementation Unit Performance-Based Allocation Public Financial Management Public-Private Partnerships Streamlined Country Diagnostic Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation Special Drawing Rights State Secretariat for Economic Affairs State-Owned Enterprise Small and Medium Enterprises Tajik Somoni Technical and Vocational Education and Training United Nations Children's Fund World Bank Group | | IBRD/IDA | IFC | MIGA | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Vice President: | Antonella Bassani | John F. Gandolfo | Ed Mountfield | | Director: | Najy Benhassine | Simon Andrews | Kate Wallace | | Task Team Leader: | Gael Raballand | Kiryl Haiduk | Young Bong Cho | COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP FRAMEWORK FOR THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN (FY26-32) Unlocking Tajikistan’s Potential for Private-Sector-Led Growth that Generates Jobs This Country Partnership Framework (CPF) outlines the strategic collaboration between the World Bank Group (WBG) and Tajikistan for the period FY2026–2032. It is designed to support the country’s transition from a remittance-dependent economy that is highly vulnerable to shocks, toward a more sustainable and resilient growth model centered on private-sector job creation, human capital development, and climate resilience. This ambitious and selective CPFis in line with the Government’s National Development Strategy 2030 that aims to accelerate development while fostering a more equitable society, with better access to jobs and services. 1. Tajikistan is

FAQs

What is the purpose of the FY2026–2032 Country Partnership Framework for Tajikistan?

It sets out how the World Bank Group will collaborate with Tajikistan to support a transition from remittance dependence toward private-sector-led, job-creating and resilient growth.

Why does the framework emphasize job creation and labor market pressures?

Tajikistan faces a critical need to generate large numbers of jobs as youth enter the labor force, while the economy remains vulnerable due to reliance on low-skilled labor exports and remittances.

What constraints on the private sector does the framework identify?

It points to business environment and enforcement weaknesses, limited access to public services, procurement and finance, and market dominance by a large public sector with many state-owned enterprises.

Jul 19, 2026

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