This web page presents information about the work of the IMF in Tajikistan, including the activities of the IMF Resident Representative Office. Additional information can be found on the Tajikistan and IMF country page, including IMF reports and Executive Board documents that deal with Tajikistan.
Tajikistan and IMF

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Tajikistan: At a Glance

  • Republic of Tajikistan joined the Fund in April 27, 1993
  • Quota: SDR 87.00 million

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Office Activities

  • An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission, led by Mr. Paul Ross, visited Tajikistan

    An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission, led by Mr. Paul Ross, visited Tajikistan from August 22 to 31, 2016 to discuss macroeconomic policies and the structural reform agenda with the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) and the government. The authorities and the IMF staff team held fruitful discussions on Tajikistan’s recent economic performance, developments in the banking sector, the authorities’ macroeconomic policy framework, and reform plans. The mission noted the good progress made in discussions, which creates a positive momentum toward agreement, and looks forward to continuing these discussions in the coming weeks.

    September 16, 2016

  • IMF presentation at the Branch of Lomonosow Moscow State University in Dushanbe

    On May 31st , 2016, Mr. Aidyn Bibolov, IMF Resident Representative in Tajikistan delivered a presentation about the IMF’s work in Tajikistan at the branch of the Lomonosow Moscow State University in Dushanbe (MSU). The presentation was attended by students of the 2nd and 3rd courses of the following faculties of the university: State and Municipal Administration; Geology; Chemistry, Physics and Mechanics of Materials. Mr. Abdurashid Davlyatov, Head of the Sector for International Relations, welcomed the IMF team, and expressed his desire for the long and fruitful cooperation between the IMF office in Tajikistan and the MSU. Ms. Zuhro Qurbonova, Economist of the IMF office in Tajikistan, delivered analysis of the headline economic indicators for Tajikistan. The presentation was followed by a very lively Q&A session from the students and the teaching staff of the institute. The participants received copies of REO bulletins, Finance and Development Magazines, and other IMF publications in English and Russian languages.

    June 3, 2016

  • IMF REO Update at the American Chamber of Commerce business breakfast

    Mr. Aidyn Bibolov, IMF Resident Representative in Tajikistan, was invited as a Guest Speaker to present the Regional Economic Outlook Update 2016 for Middle East and Central Asia at the AmCham business breakfast on May 26, 2016. The presentation was well attended with over 30 participants - Heads and Representatives of international companies and organizations, and diplomatic community. The presentation was well received and was followed by a lively Q&A session. The questions were related to different aspects of the business climate of the country. The AmCham Board thanked Mr. Bibolov for the presentation and expressed hope for continued cooperation. The participants received copies of the IMF publications.

    May 26, 2016

  • IMF office meets the students and faculty (русский)

    IMF Resident Representative Office delivered presentations at leading universities in Dushanbe; December 2015

    April 29, 2016

  • IMF presentations at the Finance and Economics Institute of Tajikistan, Russian-Tajik Slavonic University and Tajik Technical University of Tajikistan

    The Resident Representative Office in Tajikistan continues to build upon its outreach activities with academia and university students. The month of May, marked series of presentations delivered at prominent universities of the country.

    May 31, 2015

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Regional Economic Outlook

July 13, 2020

The Middle East and Central Asia (MCD) region has reacted to the global COVID-19 pandemic with swift and stringent measures that have saved lives. However, these policies have also had a large impact on domestic economic activity. With several countries in the region beginning reopening in past weeks, and a recent uptick in activity, rising infection numbers may pose risks. A sharp decline in oil prices together with production cuts among oil exporters and disruptions in trade and tourism added further headwinds. As a result, growth in the region is now projected at –4.7 percent in 2020, 2 percentage points lower than in April 2020. The unusually high level of uncertainty regarding the length of the pandemic and its impact on firm closures, the resulting downside risks (including social unrest and political instability), and potential renewed volatility in global oil markets dominate the outlook. The pandemic will continue to test countries’ health capacity and economic resilience. While ensuring strong health systems remains the immediate priority, governments should also focus on supporting the recovery and setting up resilient and well-targeted social safety nets. As the pandemic wanes, countries should facilitate recovery by easing the reallocation of workers and resources, as needed, while resuming gradual fiscal adjustment and rebuilding policy buffers. Multilateral support can play a key role in helping countries surmount these shocks.
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