finance
Women are underrepresented in Tajikistan’s financial sector, argues Mukhayo Kamolova, a CABAR.asia School of Analytics participant. She believes that this is due to the conservative mindset of society, a significant imbalance between women and men, the low level of education of the population that puts obstacles in the professional development of women, and the existing market mechanisms that do not work correctly. In addition, there are certain problems that create barriers to women’s professional development.
Money handling requires knowledge and skills. Especially in such countries as the republics of Central Asia, where, according to various estimates, almost one third of population live below the poverty line.
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Due to political situation, some foreign partners of Bishkek authorities suspended financial assistance. (more…)
The national currency of Kyrgyzstan has become cheaper in just two weeks of March for over 20 per cent against the American dollar. This is one of the worst indicators among EAEU countries. (more…)
The problems of access to the bank loans for small and medium enterprises were discussed at a round table hosted by IWPR Tajikistan in Dushanbe.
The largest construction site in Tajikistan, the Rogun HPP, is experiencing financial and technical problems alongside the non-transparent financial processes. CABAR.asia expert doubts that the authorities will be able to complete construction without investors.
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