Summary: Although Turkmenistan ranks ‘high’ on the Human Development Index, a closer look at the index reveals poor outcomes in health, education and standard of living. Turkmenistan has the lowest life expectancy in...
Turkmenistan’s progression towards the World Trade Organization (WTO) membership, initiated with its observer status application in May 2020, illustrates a multifaceted journey. This timeline, sourced from state media...
This is the first article of the two on adolescent pregnancy that addresses causes of adolescent pregnancy. In our second article we cover the effects of adolescent pregnancy and recommendations for the government of...
January 2024: Palaw costs decline by 21%. Significant drop in onion prices. January 2024 witnessed a substantial decline in the cost of preparing palaw in Ashgabat, with the average expense dropping to 62.0 Turkmen...
In February 2024, the government of Turkmenistan announced an increase in state purchasing prices for wheat and cotton with the aim of boosting agricultural productivity and incentivizing farmers. This move, which marks...
Central Asia is a home for several major sand and dust sources, among that is the Karakum Desert which makes up approximately 80% of the area of Turkmenistan. Low annual precipitation level coupled with predominantly...
An opinion piece by Rahat Sabyrbekov, a visiting scholar at Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harward University sheds light on climate change challenges and decarbonization efforts in Central Asia. The...
A new report by the World Bank titled “Greening the Economy of Europe and Central Asia” provides a detailed overview of the current state of carbon emissions and climate change preparedness of the emerging market and...
In 2023 several international researchers in collaboration with researchers from Turkmenistan conducted an Assessment of Wildlife and Protected Areas of Turkmenistan. The assessment was done with the help of the...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) published an article recommending Four Ways to Adapt Roads in Central Asia to Climate Change. The average temperature in Central Asia is likely to increase between 2°C and 5.7°C by the...
