AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRogun Dam: The EU is set to become a major funder of Tajikistan’s strategic Rogun hydropower megaproject, as Russia’s influence in Central Asia faces pressure; the dam’s underground works and planned 3,600 MW capacity underline its scale and power-export ambitions. Glacier Science & Water Security: In Dushanbe, Central Asian experts and partners backed stronger scientific glacier monitoring and cryosphere modeling, pushing better data exchange and forecasting methods to protect transboundary water supplies. Water Diplomacy (Women-Led): Multiple Dushanbe events highlighted gender-sensitive water governance, with women parliamentarians and water leaders calling for inclusive policy, financing, and glacier conservation. Waste-to-Energy: Dushanbe is considering a modern waste-to-energy plant with a Chinese firm to cut landfill volumes and generate electricity. AI Adoption Gap: Microsoft data shows Tajikistan near the bottom of generative AI usage rates in Central Asia, while Kazakhstan leads—fueling a digital skills and infrastructure debate. Education Policy: President Rahmon ordered improved teaching of the Persian “ancestral alphabet,” aiming to strengthen cultural and historical identity through script instruction. Tajikistan–South Korea Ties: A 2026 culture festival in Dushanbe will deepen science and education links alongside broader bilateral cooperation.
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