Introduction

Tajikistan is the poorest among the countries of the former Republics of the Soviet Union and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). A large section of the population in Tajikistan was directly affected by the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the subsequent civil war. While the country returned to peace and political stabilization in the late 1990s, the transition to development poses several challenges. Development challenges include: post-war reconstruction, targeted assistance to the poor and reducing poverty, generating employment, and strengthening public institutions and governance.

Related Subject(s): Economic and Social Development

Countries: Tajikistan