The construction of the Rogun Hydroelectric Power Plant remains an unconditional national priority for Tajikistan, and further development of the transport sector will be shaped with this strategic facility in mind. This was stated by Minister of Transport Azim Ibrohim during a meeting with World Bank representatives on March 11 in Washington, Orient.tm reports.
Over the past 12 months, Tajikistan has implemented important structural changes:
|
Reform |
Date |
Significance |
|---|---|---|
|
Road Fund |
December 2024 |
First dedicated source of financing for road maintenance |
|
Open Skies |
June 2025 |
Liberalization of the aviation market |
|
ASYCUDA World |
October 2025 |
Electronic customs system cutting clearance time in half |
The National Development Strategy through 2030 aims to transform Tajikistan into a key regional transit node. To achieve this, the country is developing:
- A modern road asset management system;
- A regulatory framework for public-private partnerships and transport concessions;
- Professional capacity within the ministry — from data analytics to designing climate-resilient infrastructure.
Traffic accidents remain one of the leading causes of death among young and working-age populations. With World Bank support, Tajikistan has developed its first National Road Safety Strategy for 2026–2040, based on the "Safe System" approach.
"The key task is practical implementation of the strategy. This requires support in establishing a national road accident database, introducing road safety audits, and developing speed management infrastructure," the minister noted.
Tajikistan aims to become a regional leader in road safety and share its experience within CAREC programs.
In 2025, a road project in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, implemented under the "BRAMOMA-4" program, received the "Project of the Year" FIDIC International Contract Users' Award in London. Tajikistan became the first Central Asian country to receive this honor; previously, only the Russian Federation had won it among CIS countries (in 2016).
The minister expressed hope for continued World Bank support under the new Country Partnership Framework for 2026–2031.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
March 17, 2026