Is the Pension System Ready? Turkmenistan is undergoing a rapid demographic shift that threatens the long-term sustainability of its pension system. As fertility rates decline and the number of citizens aged 60 and...
March 2026: Palaw Preparation Costs Surge 19%. The average cost of preparing palaw in Ashgabat climbed to 81.2 Turkmen manat in March 2026, marking a 19% jump compared to 68.2 manat in March 2025. This notable year-on...
A survey of 97 women and girls conducted through the Bilim app reveals significant gaps in contraceptive knowledge and access in Turkmenistan. Among the key findings: 75% of respondents do not know where or how to...
The 2026 Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) brief published by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) provides an updated assessment of inequality of opportunity in Turkmenistan...
The 2025 UNDP Turkmenistan Annual Report serves as a comprehensive review of development initiatives and outcomes resulting from the collective work of UNDP staff, national authorities, civil society organizations, and...
In 2025, the Government of Turkmenistan and the UN signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2026-2030 agreement laying out specific, measurable goals to achieve by 2030. The framework aims...
As of 2026, the relationship between the European Union (EU) and Turkmenistan has shifted toward a “strategic pragmatism,” moving beyond traditional energy security to establish Turkmenistan as a vital node...
Turkmenistan might be rich in oil and gas, but the country’s true wealth is its people. Human capital represents the combined health, knowledge, and skills of a country’s people. According to the World Bank...
Respectful Maternity Care: Women’s Experiences and Outlooks in Eastern Europe and Central Asia report examines the prevalence of obstetric mistreatment across the 16 countries including Turkmenistan. It revealed that...
February 2026: Palaw Preparation Costs Increase by 26%. In February 2026, the average cost of preparing palaw in Ashgabat increased to 80.4 Turkmen manat, up 25.7% from 64.0 manat in February 2025. This significant year...
