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TASHKENT (TCA) — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Board of Directors has approved a new strategy for Uzbekistan which sets out the Bank’s priorities in the country for the next five years. The strategy reflects recent changes in the country’s political and macroeconomic environment and is aimed at the creation of an open, integrated and export-driven economy, the Bank said on September 28. Continue reading
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (TCA) — An opening ceremony of the pilot project “Efficient management of water infrastructure: reconstruction of the drainage system, use of water saving technologies and improvement of drinking water quality in Almaty region” was held on August 24 in Yenbekshikazakh district. This event was organized within the framework of the joint EU/UNDP/UNECE project “Supporting Kazakhstan’s transition to a Green Economy Model”. The Akim (Governor) of Almaty region, Mr. Amandyk Batalov, the UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan, Mr. Norimasa Shimomura, and the Head of the Cooperation Section of the EU Delegation Mr. Johannes Stenbaek Madsen participated in the event. Continue reading
ASTANA (TCA) — At the meeting of the Government on August 7, Kazakh Energy Minister Kanat Bozumbayev reported on the implementation and use of projects demonstrated at the International Specialized Exhibition Expo-2017 held in Astana last year, the official website of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan reported. Continue reading
DUSHANBE (TCA) — “I used to be an athlete for Tajikistan’s national team,” explained Aziza Egamova. When X-Fit Premium opened a year and a half ago in the Tajik capital Dushanbe, she started working for the new gym, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) reported on its website. Continue reading
ALMATY (TCA) — Despite the government’s plans to develop green energy, Kazakhstan’s economy is still heavily dependent on traditional hydrocarbon fuels. We are republishing this article on the issue, written by Almaz Kumenov, originally published by Eurasianet: Continue reading
ASTANA (TCA) — The official opening ceremony and presentation of the pilot project "Demonstration of oasis irrigation in Kyzylorda oblast" was held in Zhalagash district of Kyzylorda region in Kazakhstan on June 7. The initiative is being implemented within the framework of a joint EU/UNDP/UNECE project called "Supporting Kazakhstan’s transition to a green economy model". The project, fully funded by the European Union, provides for the implementation of sustainable green models in four regions of Kazakhstan. Continue reading
