Tajikistan has received 55 points in the latest assessment by the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Standards Implementation Board, an international program aimed at promoting openness in the extraction of oil, gas, and mineral resources, Avesta.tj reports.
According to the EITI website, the score reflects the average result across three key indicators: “Stakeholder Engagement,” “Transparency,” and “Outcomes and Impact.”
For stakeholder engagement, Tajikistan earned 56.5 points. The EITI Board commended the government, companies, and civil society for maintaining the country’s engagement in the Initiative but recommended strengthening civil society participation and enhancing the leadership of the national EITI Council.
In terms of transparency, Tajikistan scored 53.5 points. The Board welcomed progress in disclosing beneficial ownership information and introducing legislative changes to improve openness in the extractive sector. However, experts urged the authorities to increase public access to data on licenses, contracts, and ownership rights.
The “Outcomes and Impact” component received 55 points. The EITI Board noted progress in developing a new 2024–2025 work program focused on attracting investment and raising public awareness of the extractive industry. At the same time, it emphasized the need for stronger monitoring mechanisms to track implementation and adjust actions based on recommendations.
Overall, the EITI Board outlined 24 specific actions Tajikistan must complete before the next review, scheduled for July 1, 2027. Key priorities include improving government and corporate participation, increasing transparency in the licensing and contracting process, and strengthening governance of state-owned enterprises and trade data.
The EITI experts warned that Tajikistan’s participation in the Initiative could be suspended if no progress is demonstrated in these areas.
Tajikistan joined the EITI in February 2013. Its membership was temporarily suspended in 2015 due to delays in submitting its first report but was later reinstated. Since then, the country has continued publishing annual reports and undergoing validation procedures to confirm its commitment to international transparency standards in the extractive industries.
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October 23, 2025