Ashgabat, 29 September 2023: UNDP organized online participation of representatives of the judiciary system of Turkmenistan at the webinar on HIV and the law: promoting justice by the Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) Regional Judges’ Forum on HIV, Human Rights and the Law hold by the UNDP Regional Office in Istanbul. The webinar gathered judges from Supreme Court of Turkmenistan, etraps of Ashgabat city […]
UNDP is one of the Turkmenistan’s major international partners in sustainable development issues, says Ms.Narine Sahakyan
“We at UNDP are proud of our cooperation with Turkmenistan aimed at supporting the country’s progress since the first years of its independence. Every year we expand our cooperation and cover new areas of development, based on world knowledge and best practices, the latest technologies and innovative solutions,” said Ms.Narine Sahakyan, UNDP Resident Representative in […]
Conference at the International Relations Institute highlighted Turkmenistan’s key achievements on the foreign policy track
On 22 September 2023, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted the international conference “Independence of Turkmenistan: experience and perspectives of the development of international cooperation”, dedicated to the celebration of the 32nd anniversary of Independence of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by heads and representatives of the […]
UNDP supports cooperation of the Office of Ombudsperson of Turkmenistan with the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions
With the support of the UNDP in Turkmenistan the Ombudsperson of Turkmenistan participated as an observer at the 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Asia Pacific Forum of the National Human Rights Institutions, and Biennial Conference marking the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Paris […]
Turkmenistan: UNDP and OSCE foster innovation and creativity in youth
The Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan and the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, convened the Week of High Technologies “Sustainable Economic Development: Innovation and Industrialization” on 18 – 21 September 2023 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. As part of the High-tech week in Turkmenistan, […]
UNDP strengthens the national capacity to provide community-based psychosocial support to youth and women in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 18-19 September 2023: UNDP in Turkmenistan organized intersectoral consultations at the roundtable on “Community-based psychosocial support for vulnerable young people and women”, which were held in Ashgabat on 18-19 September 2023. The event was organized as part of an initiative entitled “Strengthening national capacities for community-based psychosocial support for vulnerable young people and women […]
Turkmenistan High Tech week 2023: Harnessing the power of technology and Innovation to build an inclusive and sustainable future
The Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan and the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, in a hybrid format holds the Week of High Technologies “Sustainable Economic Development: Innovation and Industrialization” from 18 through 21 September 2023 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The Week of High […]
UNDP raises awareness of water specialists on the issues related to the impact of climate change on water resources of Turkmenistan
Within the framework of the project “Developing the National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan”, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the financial support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, a new series of three-days workshops for water specialists were launched. The aim […]
UNDP supports Turkmenistan in the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency
Within the framework of the joint project of UNDP and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan “Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza”, a training workshop themed “Studying international experience in the development of legal framework with respect to energy conservation and energy efficiency, as well as on the […]
UNDP promotes vocational education and employment of persons with disabilities in Turkmenistan
UNDP and national partners discussed important issues related to inclusive education and employment of persons with disabilities at the round table on “Promoting vocational education and employment of people with disabilities: international best practices and development of recommendations”, held on 15 September 2023 at the UN Building in Ashgabat. The event was organized within the […]
UNDP and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan convene the sixth coordination meeting of the Climate Group of Development Partners
Ashgabat, 15 September 2023: Today, UNDP and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan in a hybrid format held regular Coordination meeting of the Climate Group of Development Partners aimed at continuing the established dialogue to accelerate the efforts of the Government of Turkmenistan to implement its international commitments under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The […]
UNDP in Turkmenistan continues to enhance knowledge of local farmers on horticulture
Within the framework of the project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits”, jointly implemented by UNDP and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, a hands-on training in horticulture was held on 14 September 2023 in Ruhubelent etrap of Dashoguz velayat. […]
UNDP strengthens national statistical capacity in tourism sector of Turkmenistan
Within the framework of the joint project “Strengthening institutional, statistical and information-technical capacity of the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan (TurkmenStat)”, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the TurkmenStat a series of training sessions on the Tourism Expenditures Survey (TES) was held in Ashgabat and the Awaza National Tourist Zone from 17 […]
UNDP Supplies Insulin to Turkmenistan as part of a project to provide drugs for the treatment of NCDs
UNDP in Turkmenistan is committed to strengthening the country’s health system and supporting measures to combat non-communicable diseases. As part of the Agreement on the procurement of medicines and medical products for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in Turkmenistan, UNDP handed over to the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan a […]
UNDP Supports Turkmenistan’s Health Ministry with Medicine Procurement
UNDP procured to the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan another batch of medicines supplied under the project “Response to COVID-19 in Turkmenistan”, funded by the World Bank. The delivery totaling $203 730 includes Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid 1000 mg/200 mg in the amount of 72 000 vials and Albumin 50 ml in […]
ПРООН поддерживает Правительство Туркменистана в подготовке к Диалогу с КЛРД
Ашхабад, 31 июля 2023 г.: Программа развития ООН (ПРООН) совместно с Правительством Туркменистана провела рабочую встречу по обсуждению подготовки правительственной делегации к Диалогу с Комитетом ООН по ликвидации расовой дискриминации (КЛРД). Мероприятие прошло в Институте государства, права и демократии Туркменистана. Во встрече принял участие международный эксперт ПРООН, Джордж Тугуши. На рабочей встрече участвовали члены правительственной […]
UNDP supports the Government of Turkmenistan in preparing for the Dialogue with the CERD
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) jointly with the government of Turkmenistan held a working meeting to discuss the preparation of the state delegation for the Dialogue with the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The event was conducted at the Institute of State, Law, and Democracy of Turkmenistan. The working meeting, […]
UNDP supports the development of the 3rd periodic report of Turkmenistan on the implementation of ICESCR
Ashgabat, 12-13 July 2023: Within the framework of the project “Assistance in the realization National Action Plan of Turkmenistan in the Area of Human Rights for 2021-2025” jointly implemented with the Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan, a two-day workshop to discuss the First Draft of the 3rd periodic report of Turkmenistan on the […]
UNDP supported the exchange of experiences on financial accounts between Turkmenistan and Armenia
Ashgabat, 4 July 2023: The study visit, organized within the framework of the project “Strengthening institutional, statistical and information -technical capacity of the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan”, jointly implemented by UNDP and TurkmenStat, took place from June 26 to 30, 2023 in Yerevan, Armenia. During the visit, the Turkmen delegation, consisting of representatives from […]
Turkmenistan releases its Second Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), within the framework of the joint project “Partnering for SDG acceleration. Phase II” implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, provided technical assistance in the preparation of the second Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the progress in achieving the country’s sustainable development goals adopted […]
UNDP Project elevates youth engagement for climate action in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 21 June 2023: UNDP project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits”, jointly implemented with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, held a series of presentations on climate issues for young people in Dashoguz city to celebrate the […]
UNDP supports the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan in strengthening basic laboratory services
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan continues to strengthen the capacity and preparedness of health system in Turkmenistan. In the framework of the project “COVID-19 response in Turkmenistan”, funded by the loan of the World Bank, UNDP provided a […]
UNDP enhances the capacity of decision-makers in Turkmenistan on water resources planning under changing climate
Ashgabat, 13 June 2023: Within the framework of the project “Development of the National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan” implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with the financial support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, a series of workshops on climate […]
Ashgabat OGT Conference on Environmental Aspects of Hydrocarbon Industry reaffirmed the key role of gas in the energy transition
nCa Report Natural Gas is the key to a low–carbon future Turkmenistan is preparing the 4th national report on climate change and is on the way to joining the Global Methane Pledge International institutions are ready to cooperate with Turkmenistan in the field of green development On 15 June 2023, Ashgabat hosted an International scientific […]
UNDP in Turkmenistan continues raising awareness effort in SDGs among student youth
UNDP in Turkmenistan and the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after D. Azadi (TNIWL) continue meetings on the SDGs within the framework of the Book club “Kitap-paýhasyň çeşmesi” to let youth learn about the global work on SDGs and discuss the role of the younger generation in achieving the SDGs. This meeting held […]
Turkmenistan and the UN reaffirm path towards further strengthening of cooperation
On June 6, 2023, the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov with the heads of UN agencies in Turkmenistan and regional agencies of this Organization was held via videoconference. The meeting was attended by the Regional Director of the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) for Europe and Central Asia […]
Climate change adaptation – under the spotlight of IOM and UNDP seminars in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 30 – 31 May 2023. The International Organization for Migration and the United Nations Development Programme in Turkmenistan raised awareness of national partners involved in national climate change adaptation planning of institutional and practical aspects of climate change adaptation at different government levels, including best practices on integration of human mobility issues into national […]
UNDP is collaborating with the Government of Finland to support Ombudsperson`s Office
Ashgabat, 30 May 2023: UNDP and the Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan met with the delegation of Finland to discuss the collaboration to support the strengthening of the institutional capacity of the Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan. During the meeting parties discussed the implementation of the new joint project of UNDP and Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan “Assistance […]
UNDP and UNFPA support Turkmenistan in developing the Special Courses for Civil Servant on Gender-Responsive Governance
Ashgabat, 29 May 2023: UNDP and UNFPA jointly with the Government of Turkmenistan started the two-day workshop – Development of Special Courses for Civil Servant on Gender-Responsive Governance. The workshop is organized in the framework of the three-year UNDP project: “Assistance in the Implementation of the National Action Plan of Turkmenistan in the area of […]
UNDP and the Ombudsperson`s Office of Turkmenistan promote human rights education in journalism
Ashgabat, 10-11 May 2023: UNDP and the Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan convened a workshop in a hybrid format on the “Best practices for human rights education in journalism. Cooperation of journalists with the Office of the Ombudsperson on the coverage of human rights issues in the Media”. The event was attended by representatives of the […]
The visit of the UNDP Resident Representative in Turkmenistan to Lebap velayat
UNDP Resident Representative in Turkmenistan, Ms. Narine Sahakyan paid her first two-day working visit to the Lebap velayat, from April 24 to 26, 2023, within the framework of the project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits” (the Aral Sea project), funded […]
UNDP and partners held a workshop on water diplomacy in Lebap velayat
Turkmenabat, 25 April 2023: The UNDP in Turkmenistan held a National workshop on Water Diplomacy within the Project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits”, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by UNDP and the Ministry of Agriculture and […]
UNDP continues to strengthen the capacity of national specialists in the field of statistics and economics
Ashgabat, 19 April 2023: – Within the framework of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) joint project with the State Statistics Committee (TurkmenStat) of Turkmenistan “Strengthening institutional, statistical and information-technical capacity of the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan” a two-day workshop on Calculating the consumption of fixed capital in accordance with the 2008 System of […]
UNDP supports the establishment of a coordination mechanism for intersectoral adaptation planning in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 14 April 2023: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan jointly with the United State Agency for International Development (USAID) organized a roundtable to discuss the establishment of a coordination mechanism for intersectoral adaptation planning in Turkmenistan. The roundtable was devoted to the revision and validation of the Regulation of the Working Group […]
UNDP enhances national capacity in disaster preparedness and resilience in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 11 April 2023: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan has launched a two-day National Training on Disaster Recovery Planning and Needs Assessment. The event brought together representatives of more than 20 government ministries and departments of Turkmenistan – members of the Interagency Group on Disaster Risk Reduction in Turkmenistan and other relevant […]
UNDP holds a working meeting to discuss the development of “green” construction in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 6 April 2023: Within the framework of the joint project of UNDP and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan “Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza”, a working meeting was held with the participation of representatives of ministries and departments of Turkmenistan to discuss the main directions for the development of […]
UNDP Turkmenistan introduces education professionals to a newly developed Distance Learning Teachers’ Manual
Within the framework of a joint project implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Academy of Civil Service under the President of Turkmenistan “Capacity Building of the Academy of Civil Service under the President of Turkmenistan”, a training aimed at building the capacity of specialists representing the education system of Turkmenistan and […]
ПРООН и партнеры содействуют расширению прав и возможностей молодежи для повышения устойчивости к насильственному экстремизму
Ашхабад, 31 марта 2023 г.: ПРООН в Туркменистане вместе с партнерами встретились сегодня в здании ООН для обсуждения достижений, обмена опытом и подведения итогов странового компонента Туркменистана глобального проекта «Усиление устойчивости к насильственному экстремизму в Азии (STRIVE Asia). Совместное партнерство ЕС и ООН», финансируемого Европейским Союзом (ЕС). Страновой компонент глобального проекта Strive Asia, запущенный […]
UNDP and partners promote youth empowerment for building resilience to violent extremism
Ashgabat, 31 March 2023: UNDP in Turkmenistan together with partners met today at the premises of the UN House to discuss achievements, share experiences and summarize the results of the Turkmenistan Country Component of the Global Project on “Strengthening Resilience to Violent Extremism in Asia” (STRIVE Asia). A joint EU-UN partnership”, funded by the European […]
ПРООН знакомит специалистов Туркменистана с глобальными трендами в области цифровой экономики
Ашхабад, 28 марта 2023: В рамках совместного проекта, реализуемого Программой Развития ООН (ПРООН) и Академией Государственной Службы при Президенте Туркменистана «Повышение потенциала Академии государственной службы при Президенте Туркменистана» в гибридном формате проводится пятидневный семинар “Глобальные тренды цифровой экономики”, который пройдёт с 27 по 31 марта 2023 г. Целью мероприятия является наращивание потенциала и повышение компетенций […]
UNDP introduces specialists of Turkmenistan to global trends in the digital economy
Ashgabat, 28 March 2023: Within the framework of a joint project implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Academy of Civil Service under the President of Turkmenistan “Capacity Building of the Academy of Civil Service under the President of Turkmenistan”, a five-day workshop “Global trends in the digital economy” is being held […]
UNDP and the British Embassy in Ashgabat convene the fifth coordination meeting of the Climate Group of Development Partners
Ashgabat, 16 March 2023: Today, UNDP and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan held the fifth Coordination meeting of the Climate Group of Development Partners to continue the dialogue on accelerating the efforts of the Government of Turkmenistan to implement its international commitments under the Paris Agreement and strengthen its cooperation with development partners in the […]
UNDP increases knowledge of farmers on horticulture
Within the framework of the project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits”, jointly implemented by UNDP and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, practical training on the development of horticulture in the region has been conducted on March […]
UNDP continues dialogue on the role of the private sector in the development of the national adaptation planning process in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 27 February 2023: Within the framework of the project “Development of the National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan” implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the financial support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, a second working meeting was held […]
UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan expand cooperation in digital transformation
Today the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and “Turkmenaragatnashyk” Agency under the Agency for Transport and Communications of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan signed a new project “Assistance in the implementation of a pilot system of interdepartmental electronic information exchange in Turkmenistan”. “UNDP is proud to become the partner of choice in promoting digital […]
UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan expand cooperation to create sustainable health systems
On 27 Feb 2023, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan signed new projects on health to improve access to treatment of the noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and enhance national capacity for clinical laboratory diagnostics. “We are happy to note the increased collaboration between UNDP and the […]
UNDP supports in development of the national report of Turkmenistan for the 4th cycle of UPR
Ashgabat, 9-10 February 2023: UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan conducted the two-day workshop – Discussion of the First Draft of the national report of Turkmenistan for 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Report on Human Rights in UN Building. The workshop gathered members of the Working Group of the Interdepartmental Commission on the implementation […]
UNDP/IOM Workshop on Climate Change: thermal islands and climate refugees
Recently, the UNDP and IOM in Turkmenistan held a seminar on “Climate change: risks, assessment, planning”, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The seminar was organized within the framework of the joint consulting project of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection and the UNDP and the Green Climate Fund “Development of the national adaptation planning […]
Cities of Turkmenistan on the way to sustainable and green development
The energy efficiency of residential areas as a factor of sustainable development of the urban environment was recently discussed during an interdepartmental meeting, which was attended by specialists of the city administrations of Ashgabat and Turkmenbashi, hotel business, engineers of the Architectural Design Institute “Turkmen state project” (Turkmendowlettaslama), teachers of the State Energy Institute (Mary), […]
Sustainable Cities for Green Future – Interview with Ms.Narine Sahakyan, resident representative of UNDP in Turkmenistan
(on the occasion of the World Cities Day – 31 October) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been cooperating with the Government of Turkmenistan for over 25 years, being the country’s largest international development partner. One of the important areas of your partnership with the Government focuses on environmental protection and combatting the climate […]