In March 2025, the government officials opened several modern water purification and wastewater treatment facilities across Ahal, Balkan, Lebap, and Mary velayats. While these facilities are much needed and will enhance...
The new UNICEF report indicates the prevalence of physical punishment against children (70%), children witnessing the abuse in the families (25.5%) and widespread acceptance of abuse among women (58%, MICS) in...
On April 8, 2025, the World Bank Inspection Panel registered a formal Request for Inspection concerning key projects linked to Tajikistan’s Rogun Hydropower Plant (HPP). The request was filed by two individuals from...
March 2025: Palaw Preparation Costs Rise by 4.5%. In March 2025, the average cost of preparing palaw in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan rose to 68.2 Turkmen manat, marking a 4.5% increase from 65.3 manat in March 2024. Compared...
NGO Joint Parallel Report on the Government of Turkmenistan’s Fifth Report on the Implementation of the International Convention Against Torture, and other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Date: 10...
NGO Joint Parallel Report on the Government of Turkmenistan’s Fifth Report on the Implementation of the International Convention Against Torture, and other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Date: 10...
Seven UN agencies jointly have released a report titled: Europe and Central Asia: Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2024 – Managing Water Resources Sustainably for Improved Food Security and Nutrition...
The International Labour Organization (ILO) conducted observations during Turkmenistan’s 2024 cotton harvest, focusing on recruitment practices, working conditions and the prevalence of child and forced labor. The...
In collaboration with national stakeholders, UNDP developed two policy briefs to identify climate adaptation priorities for Ashgabat and Dashoguz, Turkmenistan. These documents assess region-specific climate challenges...
The report “Irrigation Equipment Production in Central Asia: Industrializing the Water Sector”, jointly prepared by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)...