Platform Economies in Emerging Markets and Developing Countries

06.01.2021 — Local news Tajikistan

(English version of the article published in Die Volkwirtschaft on December 23, 2020)

Surrounded by snow-covered mountains deep in an isolated valley in Pamir in Tajikistan, a farmer turns on his mobile phone. He is about to send money from his online bank account to his family in the capital city of Dushanbe. Even in the remoter regions in this low-income country, it is possible to conduct cashless financial transactions. Driven in part by the fears surrounding COVID-19, almost two million users registered to benefit from the newly created cashless zone over the past six months. This virtual zone is a platform using digital technologies to connect and facilitate interactions between financial service providers and their users. This is a story of how to enable creative construction and support for structural change in order to establish platforms that can contribute to inclusive, sustainable development.

Delivering better water and sanitation services to Sughd Oblast

23.12.2020 — Local news Tajikistan
Thanks to the newly launched project funded by the Government of Switzerland, over 42,500 people in Sughd Oblast (Northern Tajikistan) will gain access to clean drinking water and benefit from better sanitation facilities and hygiene training. 

Notice of closure

21.12.2020 — Local news Tajikistan

Dear visitors,

Please note, the Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan will be closed from 24 December 2020 till 5 January 2021  due to the coming holidays (Christmas and New Year). 

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence in Tajikistan

24.11.2020 — Local news Tajikistan
The Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan is proud to join the global campaign “the 16 Days of Activism against Gender based Violence” initiated by the UN Secretary General.

Notice of closure

05.11.2020 — Local news Tajikistan

Dear visitors,

Please note, the Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan will be closed on 06 November 2020 due to the public holiday (National Constitution Day) and will open again on 09 November 2020 at 08:30.

Marking International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction

14.10.2020 — Local news Tajikistan
On October 13 and 16, to commemorate the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Tajikistan, jointly with the Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan organized two Round Tables to discuss the issues of Improving Watershed-based Flood Risk Management and Financing Disaster Risk Reduction in Tajikistan.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars for the academic year 2021-2022

12.10.2020 — Local news Tajikistan

Celebrating 1 August differently

01.08.2020 — Local news Tajikistan

This year's launch of Mission August 1st marks the first time the FDFA is celebrating Switzerland's national holiday online. The multilingual and interactive website – developed by Presence Switzerland together with the Consular Directorate – works as a virtual meeting place for the Swiss abroad, along with lovers of all things Swiss, where they can celebrate 1 August together and share their favourite moments online.

 From 27 July, you'll find a wide range of ideas and inspiration for your very own 1 August celebration: www.missione1agosto.org

Switzerland allocates USD 1.1 million to WFP as a support to Tajikistan’s COVID-19 response

28.07.2020 — Press release Tajikistan
Dushanbe – Switzerland, through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), has confirmed a contribution of USD 1.1 million as a support to the COVID-19 response measures of the United Nations World Food Programme in Tajikistan (WFP). These measures will help improving food security in the country.

Solidarity in fighting coronavirus

17.06.2020 — Local news Tajikistan
In Tajikistan, the Enhancing Primary Health Care Services Project (Project Sino) expressed its solidarity and provided support to healthcare workers in the course of responding to the outbreak of pneumonia cause by the Novel Coronavirus Infection.

Switzerland contributes to the prevention and treatment of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Rasht Valley

15.05.2020 — Local news Tajikistan
The Government of Switzerland and Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) distributed medical supplies to the COVID-19 headquarters established in Fayzobod, Rogun, Nurobod, Rasht, Tojikobod, Lakhsh and Sangvor districts of Rasht Valley.

New Coronavirus (COVID-19). Important Information

31.03.2020 — Local news Tajikistan

Switzerland allocates USD 1.1 million to WFP as a support to Tajikistan’s COVID-19 response

28.07.2020 — Press release Tajikistan
Dushanbe – Switzerland, through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), has confirmed a contribution of USD 1.1 million as a support to the COVID-19 response measures of the United Nations World Food Programme in Tajikistan (WFP). These measures will help improving food security in the country.

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon pays working visit to Bern

05.11.2019 — Press release EDA
On Tuesday, 5 November, President Ueli Maurer received Tajik President Emomali Rahmon for a working visit. The official talks in the Bernerhof focused on bilateral relations and cooperation in international organisations, as well as under the Belt and Road Initiative.

President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset: National Day 2018 greetings for the Swiss abroad

31.07.2018 — Press release Tajikistan

President of the Swiss Confederation Doris Leuthard: National Day 2017 greetings for the Swiss abroad

01.08.2017 — Press release Tajikistan

Cross-border water management as an instrument for stability: Federal Councillor Burkhalter opens conference in Astana

19.06.2017 — Press release Tajikistan

Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter is scheduled to launch a Swiss initiative that sets a new course for cross-border water cooperation in central Asia. This will take place at a conference in the Kazakh capital Astana on 19 June 2017. In his opening speech, Mr Burkhalter will emphasise that structured water management is a factor for stability. The conference in Astana builds on Switzerland’s long-standing engagement for sustainable water use in the region.

7th International Film Festival Didor opens its doors in Tajikistan

16.10.2016 — Press release Tajikistan

On 16 October 2016 the 7th edition of the biannual International Film Festival “Didor” has started in Dushanbe. This year, the Festival will present not only new films originating from the Persian speaking countries (Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan), but also give a space to young afghan film-makers living in Tajikistan. Moreover, the Festival provides a new window to Mongolian cinematography, called «Mongolian cinema today». Movies from Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran and Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Uzbekistan, USA will be shown during the Festival which runs through October 20.

Pathways to Abolition of the Death Penalty

10.10.2016 — Press release Tajikistan

Tajik enterprises learned European clients' taste in colour

05.10.2016 — Press release Tajikistan

Representatives of six Tajik handicraft companies were trained on dyeing methods according to the European Union conformed standards. The training held in Bishkek city of Kyrgyzstan on September 15-17, 2016.

Government of Switzerland Supports Training on Copyright and Neighboring Rights

17.06.2015 — Press release Tajikistan

On 10-11 June 2015 The Swiss Government supported regional training on “Tajik Copyright and Neighboring Rights Legislation” conducted in Qurghonteppa, Tajikistan for copyright and neighboring right holders. 

Switzerland contributes to the water sector development in the urban areas of Tajikistan

13.03.2015 — Press release Tajikistan

On 12 March 2015, the Head of the Swiss Cooperation Office Tajikistan, Mr. Peter Mikula and the Minister of Finance of Tajikistan, Mr. Abdusalom Kurbonov signed a Grant Agreement on Switzerland’s contribution of $9 million USD to the second phase of urban safe drinking water project in Tajikistan.

The President of the Swiss Confederation, Didier Burkhalter, underscores the importance of involving civil society and young people in the work of the OSCE

03.12.2014 — Press release EDA
Didier Burkhalter, Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and President of the Swiss Confederation, took part in a civil society parallel conference today during which recommendations from civil society were submitted to the OSCE Ministerial Council. Mr Burkhalter's participation in the parallel conference underlines the importance the Swiss OSCE Chairmanship attaches to the involvement of civil society and young people in the work of the OSCE.

Central Asia plays an important role as a bridge between Asia and Europe, says OSCE Chairperson-in-Office at the end of a visit to the region

22.11.2014 — Press release EDA
"Central Asia plays an important role as a bridge between Asia and Europe", said Didier Burkhalter, the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, at the end of a four-day visit from Wednesday to Saturday that took him to Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.

Platform Economies in Emerging Markets and Developing Countries

06.01.2021 — Local news Tajikistan

(English version of the article published in Die Volkwirtschaft on December 23, 2020)

Surrounded by snow-covered mountains deep in an isolated valley in Pamir in Tajikistan, a farmer turns on his mobile phone. He is about to send money from his online bank account to his family in the capital city of Dushanbe. Even in the remoter regions in this low-income country, it is possible to conduct cashless financial transactions. Driven in part by the fears surrounding COVID-19, almost two million users registered to benefit from the newly created cashless zone over the past six months. This virtual zone is a platform using digital technologies to connect and facilitate interactions between financial service providers and their users. This is a story of how to enable creative construction and support for structural change in order to establish platforms that can contribute to inclusive, sustainable development.

Delivering better water and sanitation services to Sughd Oblast

23.12.2020 — Local news Tajikistan
Thanks to the newly launched project funded by the Government of Switzerland, over 42,500 people in Sughd Oblast (Northern Tajikistan) will gain access to clean drinking water and benefit from better sanitation facilities and hygiene training. 

Notice of closure

21.12.2020 — Local news Tajikistan

Dear visitors,

Please note, the Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan will be closed from 24 December 2020 till 5 January 2021  due to the coming holidays (Christmas and New Year). 

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence in Tajikistan

24.11.2020 — Local news Tajikistan
The Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan is proud to join the global campaign “the 16 Days of Activism against Gender based Violence” initiated by the UN Secretary General.

Notice of closure

05.11.2020 — Local news Tajikistan

Dear visitors,

Please note, the Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan will be closed on 06 November 2020 due to the public holiday (National Constitution Day) and will open again on 09 November 2020 at 08:30.

Marking International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction

14.10.2020 — Local news Tajikistan
On October 13 and 16, to commemorate the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Tajikistan, jointly with the Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan organized two Round Tables to discuss the issues of Improving Watershed-based Flood Risk Management and Financing Disaster Risk Reduction in Tajikistan.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars for the academic year 2021-2022

12.10.2020 — Local news Tajikistan

Celebrating 1 August differently

01.08.2020 — Local news Tajikistan

This year's launch of Mission August 1st marks the first time the FDFA is celebrating Switzerland's national holiday online. The multilingual and interactive website – developed by Presence Switzerland together with the Consular Directorate – works as a virtual meeting place for the Swiss abroad, along with lovers of all things Swiss, where they can celebrate 1 August together and share their favourite moments online.

 From 27 July, you'll find a wide range of ideas and inspiration for your very own 1 August celebration: www.missione1agosto.org

Solidarity in fighting coronavirus

17.06.2020 — Local news Tajikistan
In Tajikistan, the Enhancing Primary Health Care Services Project (Project Sino) expressed its solidarity and provided support to healthcare workers in the course of responding to the outbreak of pneumonia cause by the Novel Coronavirus Infection.

Switzerland contributes to the prevention and treatment of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Rasht Valley

15.05.2020 — Local news Tajikistan
The Government of Switzerland and Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) distributed medical supplies to the COVID-19 headquarters established in Fayzobod, Rogun, Nurobod, Rasht, Tojikobod, Lakhsh and Sangvor districts of Rasht Valley.

New Coronavirus (COVID-19). Important Information

31.03.2020 — Local news Tajikistan

Swizterland supports Tajikistan in preventing speard of the new coronavirus (COVID-19)

16.03.2020 — Local news Tajikistan
As part of joint efforts to strengthen the national capacity of Tajikistan in preparedness and response to the potential spread of COVID-19, the Government of Switzerland and UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) Tajikistan distributed medical supplies to the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan.