Ashgabat, 13 November 2025: On 13th November2025, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, in cooperation with the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan, successfully launched the International Startup Forum 2025 within the framework of the Turkmentel–2025 Exhibition and International Conference. This event marked a significant milestone in … [Read more...]
UNDP facilitates the signing of strategic agreement to advance digital transformation of public administration in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 13 November 2025: Within the framework of the UNDP project “Assistance in the implementation of a pilot electronic data interchange system in Turkmenistan,” implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan and the e-Governance Academy … [Read more...]
TIF 2025 Final Day Opens with Focus on Digital Transformation and Trade
Awaza, 19 September 2025 – The final day of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025) began today with sessions focused on modernizing the nation's economy through technology and strengthening its position in global trade. The day's agenda opened with "Session 5: Digital and Green Transformations in the Interest of Sustainable Development". Moderated by the Head of the … [Read more...]
EU Commissioner Síkela to Embark on Ambitious Central Asia Tour this week
Jozef Síkela, the European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships, is set to embark on a seven-day diplomatic mission across all five Central Asian countries from 12 to 18 March 2025. The tour reflects the EU's growing strategic interest in a region representing a €340 billion economy with an average annual growth rate of 5%. In a message on his official X … [Read more...]
Digital Transformation in Turkmenistan: From Strategy to Action
Authors: Gulalek Volmamedova, Aditi Soni, Lazar Pop Ivanov Why is digital transformation a focus for us, and why did we believe that the Portfolio Sketch process could be a good starting point to systemically explore this space? Digital transformation is a key focus for UNDP Turkmenistan as we recognize its potential to sectors like governance, education, and healthcare. … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Digital transformation gains momentum
The 17th edition of the Turkmentel International Exhibition and Scientific Conference opened its doors today in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. This two-day event focuses on advancements in telecommunications, information technology, and broadcasting. Over 200 companies from 30 countries are attending Turkmentel 2024, fostering international collaboration in the tech sector. Leading … [Read more...]
Asia-Pacific governments commit to collaborate on innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide and drive sustainability
Ministers and heads of digital technology agencies today endorsed the Astana Ministerial Declaration on Digital Inclusion and Transformation in Asia and the Pacific at the close of a high-level conference organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Government of Kazakhstan. Among others, the groundbreaking … [Read more...]
A sustainable future within reach: The promise of digital transformation
Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana and Zhaslan Madiyev The development paradigm has shifted to ‘digital by default’ as a norm, reshaping societies and economies. As a hub for digitally driven innovations, Asia and the Pacific is well positioned to leverage the transformative potential of digital technologies to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Emerging … [Read more...]
UN and Kazakhstan set to host regional conference on digital transformation
Asia and the Pacific has emerged as a hub of digital innovations, which presents unparalleled opportunity to accelerate digital inclusion and transformation for sustainable development and shared prosperity. Government leaders, Ministers, senior officials, digital experts and tech companies will gather in Astana from 3 to 5 September for the Asia-Pacific Ministerial … [Read more...]