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Leading the World with Trust

LEADING THE WORLD WITH TRUST1

The year 2018 has been, as I truly feel through my stay in Dushanbe for over one year, such an epoch making period of independent Tajikistan, as well as for me personally as Chief Representative of JICA Tajikistan Office. Optimistically speaking, a bright future can be foreseen in economic dynamics, especially after the historical border-opening summit with Uzbekistan, in addition to the long-waited operation of the huge Rogun HPP. On the other hand, further more efforts are still awaited in such areas as business climate improvement for private sector development, which is to be another driving force for the further economic development of such a beautiful but so-called land-locked mountainous country.

JICA began its technical cooperation with Tajikistan in 1993 by inviting Tajikistan's government officials to Japan for training to gain knowledge and experience on governance and macroeconomic development. JICA Office was established in 2006, and since then various Grant Financial Assistance and Technical Cooperation projects have been dynamically implemented in various sectors. JICA also dispatches Senior Volunteers teaching Japanese language in universities in Tajikistan. You are very welcome to be acquainted in this small brochure with our major projects, aiming at improving living standard of the people of Tajikistan.

By the end of March 2018, the total number of participants from Tajikistan to the Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP), formerly called as JICA Training Courses, has exceeded 2100 people. The ex-participants returned from Japan, including top class governmental officials, are real treasure for Tajikistan's current and future development as leading human resource. We are so happy to have announced in April 2018 the new Mini-Grant scheme for ex-participants who remain friends of Japan and JICA, utilizing and disseminating their knowledge and experiences in further development of Tajikistan through cooperation with JICA, including in their sectorial Alumni Clusters' activities.

Also in 2018, JICA reviewed its strategy for cooperation with Tajikistan. New main directions of JICA's partnership with Tajikistan include Improvement of Business Environment and Promoting Employment, in order to contribute to successful implementation of new National Development Strategy (NDS) till 2030, which is well aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

I am looking forward to working together with the Government of Tajikistan, international and local development partner organizations, NGOs, and all other stakeholders, to realize JICA's Vision,

“Leading the world with trust”.

June 14, 2018

Chief RepresentativeHideki TANABE

Foreword

Hot greetings from Dushanbe! My name is Hideki TANABE

JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY2

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is an independent governmental agency that coordinates Official Development Assistance (ODA) for the government of Japan. It is chartered with assisting economic and social growth in developing countries, and the promotion of international cooperation.

JICA was newly organized by merging of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as of October 1, 2008, and became one of the largest bilateral development organizations in the world with a network of about 97 overseas offices, and projects in more than 150 countries.

To further deepen partnerships with developing countries and contribute to the peace and development of the international community, Japan has provided ODA to developing coun-tries for more than half a century.

As the implementing agency of the Japanese ODA, JICA has helped foster human resources, technology transfer and infrastructure development through technical cooperation, ODA loans, Grant Aid and other schemes explained below.

ODA and JICA

JICA's Operation Scale FY2016

JAPAN’sODA

Bilateral Grants

Bilateral Loans

Contributions to International Organizations

Cooperation through citizen participation

Disaster relief

Technical Cooperation

Grant Aid

ODA Loan

JICA’s responsibility

Technical Cooperation

2,765,33 mil$

Grant Aid2,828,59 mil$

Loan Aid1,422,17 mil$

Grant Aid

Techinical Cooperation

Loan Aid

Technical Cooperation involves the dispatch of experts, provision of necessary equipment and training of personnel from developing countries in Japan and other countries.

Grant aid is the provision of fund to developing countries which have low income levels, without the obligation of repayment. Used for improving basic infrastructure, obtaining health and medical care, equipment and other requirements.

ODA loans support developing countries by providing low-interest, long-term and concessional fund to finance their development efforts. Used for large-scale infrastructure and other forms of development.

In case of the occurrence of a large - scale disaster overseas, JICA dispatchesJapan Disaster Relief teams

(*1USD=108,8JPY)

JICA dispatches volunteers, cooperates in diverse ways with NGOs, local govern-ments, universities and other organizations

JICA Overview

ODA and JICA


JICA, in accordance with the Development Cooperation Charter, will work on human security and quality growth

JICA, with its partners, will take the lead in forging bonds of trust across the world, aspiring for a free, peaceful and prosperous world where people can hope for a better future and explore their diverse potentials

Our Mission, Vision and Actions

Leading the world with trust

Commitment: Commit ourselves with pride and passion to achieving our mission and vision

Gemba: Dive into the field ("gemba") and work together with the people

Strategy: Think and act strategically with broad and long-term perspectives

Co-creation: Bring together diverse wisdom and resources

Innovation: Innovate to bring about unprecedented impacts

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Actions

Vision

Mission


JICA began its technical cooperation with Tajikistan in 1993 by inviting Tajik officials to Japan to gain knowledge and experience on governance and macroeconomics development. This was very important for promoting peace and stability in the country. As of January 2018, a total number of participants to JICA's Knowledge Co-Creation Program, formerly called the Training Programs, has exceeded 2,100 people. JICA Office was established in 2006 in Tajikistan and since then various Grant Aid and Technical Cooperation projects have been implemented more dynamically, aiming at improving living standard of Tajik people for the sectors such as agricul-ture and rural development, water supply, health, transport, energy, capacity building as well as SME promotion. JICA's cumulative investment portfolio in Tajikistan in all sectors comprises 34 projects amounting to more than 345 mln. USD (82 mln. USD for Technical Cooperation and 263 mln. USD for Grant Assistance), including 12 on-going projects.

To learn more about JICA's activities in Tajikistan, please visit our web-site: https://www.jica.go.jp/tajikistan/english/index.html

JICA in Tajikistan

New Development Strategy (FY2018-2023)

Improving Economic & Industrial Development Base

Improving Basic Social Services

Promoting Social Stabilization

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Improving Transport & Logistics

Improving Water Supply

Strengthening Health System

Border Control and Security Management

Improving Business Environmentfor Promoting Employment

Stabilizing Energy Supply

Improving Governance

Strengthening economic growth

Mitigating the disparities in basic social services

Foundation for development

Promoting the sustainable socio-economic development effort of the Government of Tajikistan

Priority Areas

Development Issues

Overall Goal


Project List of JICA Tajikistan

PROJECT PERIOD STATUS

The Project for Improvement of Dusti-Nizhniy Pyandzh Road (Phases 1 and 2) 2006-2010 Completed

The Project for the Rehabilitation of Kurgan-Tyube – Dusti Road (Phases 1 and 2) 2008-2013 Completed

The Project for Improvement of Equipment for Road Maintenance in Khatlon Region and Districts of Republican Subordination

2013-2015 Completed

The Project for Improvement of Road Maintenance 2013-2016 Completed

The Project for Improvement of Dushanbe International Airport (Phases 1 and 2) 2014-2018 On-Going

The Project for Improvement of Equipment for Road Maintenance in Sughd Region and the Eastern Part of Khatlon Region

2016-2018 On-Going

The Project for Capacity Development in Air Traffic Services 2015-2018 On-Going

The Project for Capacity Development for Road Disaster Management 2017-2020 On-Going


Project for Improvement of Substations in Dushanbe 2017-2020 On-Going


(Cooperation with UNDP) The Project for Livelihood Improvement in Tajik-Afghan Cross-border Areas (Phase 1)

2015-2017 Completed

(Cooperation with UNDP) The Project for Livelihood Improvement in Tajik-Afghan Cross-border Areas (Phase 2)

2018-2020 On-Going

The Food Security Project for Underprivileged Farmers (2KR) (Phases 1 and 2)2010-20142012-2016

Completed

Project for Improvement of Locust Management in Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan 2015-2018 On-Going


Equipment Provision for Infectious Disease Control (EPI) (Phase 2) 2010-2015 Completed

Essential Drugs (Medicines on Federated Directing of Child Diseases) (Phase 2) 2009-2014 Completed

The Project for Introduction of Clean Energy by Solar Electricity Generation System 2011- On-Going

The Project for Improvement of Medical Equipment and Water Supply and Drainage Facilities for Maternal and Child Health Care Institutions

2013-2015 Completed

The Project for Improving Maternal and Child Health Care System in Khatlon Region (Phase 1) 2012-2016 Completed

The Project for Improving Maternal and Child Health Care System in Khatlon Region (Phase 2) 2017-2021 On-Going

Improving Transport & Logistics

Stabilizing Energy Supply

Improving Business Environment for Promoting Employment


The Project for the Improvement of Drinking Water Supply in Mir Said Alii Hamadoni District of Khatlon Region (Phase 1 and 2)

2011-2013 Completed

Training of Operation and Management Skills on Water Supply System in Khamadoni District of Khatlon Region

2013-2015 Completed

The Project for Rehabilitation of Drinking Water Supply Systems in Pyanj District of Khatlon Region

2013-2016 Completed

Project for Strengthening the Water Service Management of Pyanj and Khamadoni Vodokanals 2017-2020 On-Going

Improving Water Supply

Strengthening Health System


The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) (Scholarship to send 7 civil servants every year to study in Master course and one for Doctoral course in Japan)

2008 ~ On-Going

Various Training Courses in Japan. Annual Invitation of about 100 civil servants of Tajikistan to Japan for group, regional, country focused trainings and programs for young leaders

1993 ~ On-Going

Improving Governance


(Cooperation with UNDP) Promoting Cross-border Cooperation through Effective Management of Tajikistan’s Border with Afghanistan

2014-2017extended to

2018 On-Going

Border Control and Security Management


Recent projects of JICA in Tajikistan

Project Name

The Project for Capacity Development for Road Disaster

Management

Type Technical Cooperation

Period 04/2017 – 07/2020

Date of E/N, G/A

09/11/2016

Responsible Organization

Ministry of Transport (MOT)

Target AreaInternational and Republican Roads in Hisor and Sughd SETMs as well as Nurobod, Rasht and Tojikobod SEHMs

Amount360 Japanese Yen (approximately 3.3 mln. USD as of June 2018)

mln.

PurposeTo improve the capacity of MOT and the target SETMs/SEHMs for effective road disaster management

Activity

џTo develop and improve the plan of disaster management structure of MOT and the target SETMs/SEHMs

џTo conduct trainings on disaster recovery works

џTo develop a road disaster prevention manual for SETMs/SEHMs

џTo develop a future disaster prevention plan for each target section

џTo develop budget proposal for disaster prevention

Beneficiary

Relevant staff of MOT, Hisor SEMTs and its 9 SEHMs, Sughd SETM and 14 SEHMs, and Rasht SEHM and its 3 SEHMs (Nurobod, Rasht and Tojikobod)

Outcome

џRoad disaster management structure of MOT and the target SETMs/SEHMs is strengthened

џRoad disaster recoveries by the target SETMs/SEHMs are improved through standardization

џProcess of locally adaptable road disaster prevention is established at the target SETMs/SEHMs

џData necessary for road disaster management is available at MOT at the target SETMs/SEHMs for budget preparation and road disaster recovery and prevention

*USD amount is shown only for reference, using the rate 1USD=108.8 JPY

Project Name

The Project for Improvement of Dushanbe International Airport

Type Grant Aid

Period09/2014 – 09/2017 (extended to August, 2018)05/2017 – 05/2019 (Phase II)

Date of E/N, G/A

29/09/201409/03/2017 (E/N), 31/05/2017 (G/A) (Phase II)


Ministry of Transport Dushanbe International Airport

Target Area Dushanbe

Amount

JPY 1,914 mln. ( 17.58 mln. USD* as of June, 2018)JPY 356 mln. (approximately 3.27 mln. USD* as of June, 2018) (Phase II)

approximately

Purpose

To promote economic and trade development by upgrading aircraft departure/landing safety and efficiency, as well as air cargo handling efficiency at Dushanbe International Airport

Activity

џTo install Instrument Landing System (ILS) and Precision Alert Lighting System (PALS)

џTo construct cargo terminalџTo provide cargo handling equipmentџTo support in development of manuals

related to cargo handling

Beneficiary The population of Tajikistan

Outcome

џCargo terminal is constructed and necessary equipment is installed

џHandling and accepting capacity of air crafts is enhanced


IMPROVING TRANSPORTAND LOGISTICS


Project Name

Project for Improvement of Substations in Dushanbe

Type Grant Aid

Period 06/2017 – 06/2020

Date of E/N, G/A

09/03/201730/06/2017


Ministry of Energy and Water Resources JSHC «Barqi Tojik»

Target Area Dushanbe

AmountJPY 2,190 ( 20.13 mln. USD* as of June, 2018)

mln. approximately

Purpose

To improve sustainability of efficient and stable power supply in Dushanbe city, thereby contributing to social and economic development of the Republic of Tajikistan

Activity

џTo construct 110kV “Radiostansiya” substation located in Somoni district of Dushanbe (near Amphiteatr)

џTo rehabilitate 110kV “Promyshlennaya” substation located in Sino district of Dushanbe (near Farovon bazaar)

Beneficiary Population of Dushanbe city

Outcome

џ “Radiostansiya” substation is constructed

џ “Promyshlennaya” substation is rehabilitated

џCapacity of relevant technical staff of JSHC «Barqi Tojik» in operation and maintenance of modern power facilities is strengthened


Project Name

The Food Security Project for Underprivileged Farmers (2KR)

Type Grant Aid

Period04/2010 - 04/2014 03/2012 - 03/2016

Date of E/N, G/A

15/04/201015/03/2012


Ministry of Agriculture Republican State Unitary Enterprise "Tajikagroleasing"

Target AreaFarmers' organizations of Khatlon Oblast, Sughd Oblast and Districts of Republican Subordination

AmountJPY 380 ( 3.49 USD* as of June, 2018)(JPY190 mln. + JPY190 mln.)

mln. approximately mln.

Purpose

To improve agriculture production and productivity in Tajikistan through provision of agricultural machinery and equipment to underprivileged farmers

ActivityџTo provide agricultural machinery and

equipment to underprivileged farmers

BeneficiaryAround 7,000 farmers and their family members

Outcome

џWheat productivity is increased up to 60 quintal/hectare

џ Import amount of wheat and other crops is reduced

џManual labor, particularly for women and children, is reduced


STABILIZINGENERGY SUPPLY

IMPROVING BUSINESSENVIRONMENT FOR PROMOTING EMPLOYMENT


Project Name

Project for Improvement of Locust Management in Afghanistan,

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

Type Grant Aid

Period 12/2015 – 201812/

Date of E/N, G/A

09/03/201730/06/2017


United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Target Area

The project will focus on the provinces that are the most affected by locusts: in Afghanistan, the five northern provinces sharing borders with Tajikistan, namely Baghlan, Balkh, Kunduz, Samangan and Takhar; in Kyrgyzstan, Batken, Jalal-Abad and Naryn; and in Tajikistan, Khatlon in the South and Sughd provinces in the North

Amount500 Japanese Yen (4.59 mln. USD as of June, 2018)

mln. approximately

Purpose

The overall objective of the project is to contribute to food security and livelihood of the rural populations in Central Asia by preventing and limiting the threats posed by locusts and damage to crops and rangelands in the respect of human health and the environment

Activity

џFacilitation in regional exchanges to manage locust situations and organization of joint or cross-border surveys

џOrganization of trainings and expose visit, development of Practical Guidelines

џStrengthening operational capacities for locust field survey and developing locust monitoring and analyzing systems

џStrengthening operational capacities for locust control and ensuring management of pesticides delivered within the project

џMonitoring and mitigating impact of locust control operations on human health and the environment

Beneficiary

Ultimate beneficiaries are rural populations living in the locust distribu-tion areas, with estimation of beneficia-ries reaching 11.2 million people in all three countries

Outcome

џRegional cooperation developedџNational capacities strengthenedџLocust monitoring improvedџLocust control operations supportedџRisk reduction on Human Health and

the Environment ensured


Project Name

The Project for Livelihood Improvement in Tajik-Afghan Cross-

Border Areas (Phase 2)

Type Grant Aid through UNDP

Period 01/2018 – 202012/

Date of E/N, G/A

27/11/2017


UNDP Tajikistan, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan

Target AreaShaartuz, Qubodiyon, Qumsangir, Panj, Jilikul, Farkhor, Hamadoni and Shurobod districts of Tajikistan

Amount413.2 Japanese Yen ( 3.80 mln. USD* as of June, 2018)

mln. approximately

Purpose

To strengthen living standards of selected rural communities in the bordering areas of Tajikistan and Afghanistan

Activity

џLocal governance institutions capacity to manage local development and planning processes enhanced

џCommunity-based rural infrastructures (health, education, transportation, irrigation and agricultural facilities) are built, rehabilitated, and/or strengthened

џLabour skillsets of m/f youth, unem-ployed, marginalized groups and returning migrants in selected bordering areas strengthened

џAbility of agro- and non-agro-based enterprises in selected border areas to generate new employment opportuni-ties through OVOP concept are strengthened

џPromote and support local businesses in cross-border areas with a particular focus on engagement of local women

џIn both countries Support cross-border economic cooperation and interaction

Beneficiary Approximately 1 million people

Outcome

џBorder communities' access to rural infrastructure and public services improved

џEmployment opportunities for women and men in bordering provinces of Tajikistan and Afghanistan increased

џBorder communities' access to cross border trade, dialogue, and partner-ships, including opportunities for vulnerable and marginalized rural women improved


IMPROVING BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT FOR PROMOTING EMPLOYMENT


Project Name

Project for Strengthening the Water Service Management of Pyanj and

Khamadoni Vodokanals


Period 04/2017 – 04/2020

Date of E/N, G/A

27/12/2016


State Unitary Enterprise, “Khojagii Manziliyu-Kommunali” (KMK)State Affiliated Enterprise on Water supply and Sewerage of Pyanj District (Pyanj VK) and Khamadoni District (Hamadoni VK)

Target AreaWater Service Area of Vodokanals of Pyanj and Khamadoni districts of Khatlon region

Amount410 Japanese Yen (approximately 3.77 mln. USD as of June, 2018)

mln.

Purpose

The objective of the Project is to strengthen the capacities of Vodokanals of Pyanj and Khamadoni district for water service management

Activity

џIntroduction of volumetric tariff systemџImprovement of the capacities of

Vodokanals on water service management

џConducting trainings on job and out of the country

џImprovement the capacity of Vodokanal staff on operation and maintenance of water supply facility

Beneficiary More than 60,000 people

Outcome

џData necessary for water service management is available

џThe capacity of water service management is developed

џ [The target is Pyanj VK] Volumetric tariff system based on meter reading is stably operated

џ [The target is Khamadoni VK] Volumetric tariff system based on meter reading is introduced for the selected customers

џWater supply facilities are operated and maintained properly


Project Name

Project for Improving Maternal and Child Health Care System in Khatlon

Oblast (Phase II)


Period 08/2017 – 07/2021

Date of E/N, G/A

18/11/2016


Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population

Target AreaBaljuvon, Khovaling, Muminobod, Bokhtar districts and Norak, Sarband cities

Amount540 Japanese Yen (4,96 mln. USD as of June, 2018)

mln. approximately

PurposeTo strengthen maternal, newborn and infant (MNI) health system in the target districts/cities in Khatlon Oblast

Activity

џRehabilitation of facility and provision of equipment (including maintenance of the equipment)

џConducting trainings on Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC) and case audit

џConducting meetings between Central District Hospitals and Rural health Centers on MNI referral

џConducting Supportive Supervision (S/S), developing training plan, and Manager training in Japan

Beneficiary

Direct beneficiaries are Health officials in Health Department of Khatlon and health professionals for maternal and child health care in Central District/City Hospitals, Numeral Hospitals and Primary Health Care facilities

Outcome

џThe functions of the maternity departments and pediatric departments of the central district hospital and numeral hospital are improved

џKnowledge and skills on MNI care of health professionals are strengthened

џReferral system for MNI care is strengthened between primary and secondary health care facilities

џCapacity to manage on MNI care is strengthened in Health Department of Khatlon Region Government


IMPROVINGWATER SUPPLY

STRENGTHENINGHEALTH SYSTEM


Project Name

The Project for Promoting Cross-Border Cooperation through

Effective Management of Tajikistan's Border with Afghanistan

Type Grant Aid through UNDP

Period04/2015 – 09/2017 (extended to September, 2018)

Date of E/N, G/A

03/03/2015


UNDP Tajikistan and the State Committee on National Security of the Republic of Tajikistan

Target Area

6 border crossing points (BCP) (Tem, Ruzvai, Ishkashim, Langar, Kumrogi and Shoghun) and 2 cross-border markets (Ruzvai & Ishkashim)

AmountJPY 468 ( 4.30 USD* as of June 2018)


Purpose

To improve economic and security situation of the cross border regions of Tajikistan and Afghanistan through effective management of the border

Activity

џTo conduct capacity building for border management and counter narcotics policy formulation, implementation and monitoring

џTo construct Langar BCPџTo upgrade Tem, Ruzvai, Ishkashim,

Langar, Khumrogi and Shoghun BCPsџTo upgrade 2 cross-border markets

facilities

Beneficiary

About 250 border security agency workers and 2,000 users of target cross-border market as direct beneficiary, together with 158,000 people of the target community as indirect beneficiary

Outcome

џCapacity of border security agencies for legal flow of people and goods across the Tajik - Afghan border is increased

џLivelihoods of border adjacent communities, especially women to trade opportunities is improved


Project Name

Project for Human Recourses Development Scholarship (JDS)

Type Grant Aid

Period 07/2017 – 08/2018

Date of E/N, G/A

02/06/201711/08/2017


Agency of Civil Service under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan

Target AreaState Agencies of the Republic of Tajikistan

AmountJPY 161 ( 1.48 USD* as of June, 2018)


Purpose

To resolve development challenges in the Republic of Tajikistan through strengthening capacity of governmental officials

Activity

The Project aims to improve the capacity of young governmental officials by provision of 7 scholarships for Master's Degree and one scholarship for Doctoral Degree in Japanese Universities

BeneficiaryThe civil servants of the Republic of Tajikistan

Outcome

It is expected that young civil servants and others who have received master's or doctoral degrees in Japanese higher education institutions are expected to become leaders in the Republic of Tajikistan in the future and contribute to the development of Tajikistan


BORDER CONTROLAND SECURITY MANAGEMENT

IMPROVING GOVERNANCE

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