Republic of Tajikistan: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
IMF Staff Country Reports, March 6, 2009
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Bibliographic details
- Published: March 6, 2009
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451837179.002
Summary
- Discusses socioeconomic development in the Republic of Tajikistan.
- Notes that poverty reduction in rural areas is proceeding at a faster pace than in urban areas.
- States that poverty continues to be a predominantly rural phenomenon.
- Indicates improvements in the gender equality situation alongside persistent issues in:
- equal access for men and women to education and land use;
- participation in the decision-making process;
- access to employment.
Key findings and issues
- Poverty remains predominantly rural despite faster rural poverty reduction relative to urban areas.
- Gender equality has improved, but gaps persist in:
- education access for men and women;
- land use rights and access;
- representation in decision-making processes;
- employment opportunities.
Policy implications and focus areas
- Continue and strengthen rural poverty reduction measures to address the concentration of poverty outside urban centers.
- Target gender disparities by improving equal access to:
- education;
- land use and related rights;
- participation in decision-making;
- employment and labor market opportunities.
Source: Republic of Tajikistan: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (IMF Staff Country Reports, March 6, 2009).
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- Republic of Tajikistan: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper; IMF Country Report 09/82; April 3, 2007