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The coronavirus pandemic is a reason to revise the migration policy of Kyrgyzstan, experts say. (more…)
In 9 months of 2020, the joint external debt of Uzbekistan exceeded 29 billion dollars, according to the Central Bank review. According to the agency, the volume of debts increased by 19.7 per cent or 4.8 billion dollars from early 2020.
Landmark deal may finally facilitate pipeline to Europe – if the Europeans are still interested. (more…)
Since the end of last year, officials have discussed this issue, yet with little details. We have tried to find out what is known about this complicated topic so far.
The number of emigrants from Kazakhstan is growing every year. During the past ten years, over 366 thousand people left the country. Most of them are capable to work, educated, with qualifications and capital.
Political scientist Ainura Akmatalieva mentions “in the US Central Asian policy, the desire to strengthen relations with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will prevail over regional dialogue” – in an article, written specifically for CABAR.asia. (more…)
The COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated human rights violations around the world. Lockdowns, closed spaces, and the inability to leave the house led to a surge in domestic violence. In the latest 5-Stan Podcast, CABAR.asia Editors in Tajikistan Lola Olimova and Muslimbek Buriev spoke about the situation in Tajikistan, where the lockdown was not introduced, with Nigina Kudratova, Media and Communication Expert at the PDV (Prevention of Domestic Violence) Project – an organisation that is involved in the prevention of domestic violence in Tajikistan since 2004. (more…)
In Tajikistan, it is necessary to criminalize domestic violence in order to more effectively deal with rapists, says Shokhsanam Shodieva, a member of the CABAR .asia School of Analytics.
Authorities will have to overcome anti-vaccine sentiment to implement digitised schemes. (more…)
On January 16, the legislative amendments to the Tax Code were adopted in Tajikistan, according to which all digital services in the country are now subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) at the rate of 18%. Similar amendments are discussed or are already introduced in other Central Asian countries. (more…)