Tajikistan Signs Agreement With World Bank For Digital Foundations Project

Date

1/14/2025 9:06:02 AM

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, January 14. Tajikistan
has signed an agreement with the World bank (WB) to implement the
Tajikistan Digital Foundations Project, Trend
reports.

According to the country’s Ministry of Finance, the agreement,
valued at $39 million, includes $30 million in grants from the WB
and $9 million from Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic
Affairs (SECO).

The signing ceremony was attended by Tajikistan’s Minister of
Finance, Faiziddin Qahhorzoda, and Ozan Sevimli, the WB Group’s
Country Manager for Tajikistan.

The initiative is designed to benefit citizens, businesses, and
government institutions by improving the quality, accessibility,
and transparency of public services. It is expected to
significantly enhance the digital infrastructure in Tajikistan,
promoting greater connectivity and inclusivity.

According to the WB, over 28,000 individuals are expected to
gain valuable digital skills, with 2,000 individuals enrolled in
advanced courses to improve their employment prospects.
Additionally, the project will extend resilient broadband
connectivity to at least 100 schools and surrounding public
entities, helping to improve learning environments and bridge the
digital divide in rural areas.

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