AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 hours agoDushanbe Water Diplomacy: Tajikistan hosted the 4th High-Level International Conference on “Water for Sustainable Development” (2018–2028), with UN and regional leaders pushing for faster, practical transboundary water cooperation and more investment to keep momentum toward the 2026 UN Water Conference. Glacier Alarm for Central Asia: A new international study says 2025 delivered the most extreme glacier mass loss on record in Central Asia, with about 30 cubic kilometers of ice lost—raising risks for freshwater supply and climate resilience across the region. Rogun Dam Focus: A new report revisits Tajikistan’s Rogun Dam as a long-term answer to winter power shortages and a potential path to steadier electricity and future exports. Digital Tax Push: Starting Sept. 1, Tajikistan will tax transactions routed through e-wallets, mobile apps, and QR payments, using a unified system to flag high-frequency activity for tax review. Mobile Connectivity: Zet-Mobile launched VoLTE roaming with China Mobile, expanding voice roaming options for Tajik users. Education & Identity: President Rahmon ordered stronger teaching of the Persian “ancestral alphabet,” aiming to deepen cultural and historical ties in schools and universities. AI Adoption Snapshot: Microsoft data shows generative AI use remains low in Central Asia, with Uzbekistan at 7.2% and Tajikistan at 6.1%, highlighting the gap between digital plans and public uptake.
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