Eng - UNDP in Tajikistan

DEVELOPMENT PARTNER PROFILE
Bilateral
Government of the Republic of Turkey*
Contact: Mr. Akif Ayhan
Ambassador
Tel: 221-02-75, 221-00-36 Fax: 251-00-12
E-mail: tuemdus@tajik.net
Website:
Organization Profile
Republic of Turkey is one of the first countries recognizing the independence of Tajikistan (16 December 1991). The Embassy of the
Republic of Turkey opened in 1992 and continued its activities even throughout the civil war which took place between 1992-1997. Between
1992 and 2005, Turkey supplied a total 1.1 million dollars of humanitarian aid (in monetary and physical terms) consisting of food, medical
supplies and clothing.
On 23 June 2005, Turkey donated 150.000 dollars for primary school-students of rural areas within the context of World Food Program in
Tajikistan.
Furthermore, Tajik students receive higher education in Turkey on Turkish Governments scholarship (for 570 students). Also Turkish
Language Center provides courses for 100 Tajik students per year.
Republic of Turkey continues to assist Tajikistan through Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency's (TIKA) contributions
which exceed 8 million dollars.
Past and Current Programmes
1992 -2005
1.1 million USD - Humanitarian aid consisting of food, medical supplies and clothing.
2005
150/000 USD - World Food Program
1992-2006
8 million USD - Republic of Turkey Prime Ministry Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency
Future Programming Direction
Source: Aid Coordination and Project Monitoring System Database
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