On 7 December 2023, the British Embassy in Turkmenistan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to continue joint work on the third phase of preparation and support of development of the draft of the National System of Inventory of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions in Turkmenistan. Supported by the […]
UNDP Facilitates Knowledge Sharing on National Preventive Mechanisms for Turkmenistan
With the support of UNDP, the Turkmenistan delegation, comprising the Ombudsperson, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Member of the Parliament Committee on Human Rights, senior specialists from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prosecutor`s Office, and Ombudsperson`s Office visited Tbilisi to explore the Georgian experience of establishing the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) on 30 November – […]
UNDP and Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan conducted seminars on ensuring environmental legislation in a transboundary context
From 16 to 28 November 2023, project of UNDP and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits”, held seminars on ensuring environmental legislation in a transboundary context. The seminars were conducted on the basis of […]
UNDP initiates the development of recommendations for establishing a monitoring and evaluation system for adaptation activities in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 23 November 2023: On 23rd of November, in the framework of the UNDP/GCF project “Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan” a roundtable for the national stakeholders was organized to present the proposed approach for the development of the monitoring and evaluation system for measuring the climate change adaptation efforts. A well-established monitoring […]
UNDP and national partners in Turkmenistan conduct the Mid-term Evaluation of the Implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan
Ashgabat, 16-17 November 2023: UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan conducted the two-day working meeting – Discussion of the Draft of the Mid-term evaluation of the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan of Turkmenistan for 2021-2025 (NHRAP for 2021-2025). The working meeting was organized in the framework of the UNDP project: “Assistance in the […]
UNDP piloted the Specialized Courses for Civil Servants on Gender-Responsive Governance in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 17 November 2023: UNDP delivered the series of Specialized Courses for Civil Servants on Gender-Responsive Governance for more than 100 representatives of ministries, agencies, law-enforcement agencies, professors at universities and institutes, Ombudsperson`s Office, municipalities, and other government organizations in Ashgabat city and five velayats of Turkmenistan in the period of November 13-15, 2023. The pilot courses […]
UNDP continues efforts to build capacities of stakeholders in the water and agricultural sectors of Dashoguz and Lebap provinces of Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 15 November 2023: On November 13-15, 2023, a three-day workshop titled “Adaptation to Climate Change in Urban and Agricultural Water Supply” was held in Dashoguz city. The workshop was organized within the UNDP projects “Developing the National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan” and “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value […]
UNDP together with partners hosted a training on developing an SDG Information Platform for Central Asian countries
Ashgabat, November 13, 2023: A workshop on establishing a Regional Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Information Platform for Central Asian countries was convened in Ashgabat on November 6-10, 2023. The initiative to create an SDG information dashboard is implemented with technical assistance from UNDP and the Economic Research Institute of the Ministry of National Economy of […]
UNDP and partners enhance national capacity on providing community-based mental health and psychosocial support to vulnerable youth and women in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 10 November 2023: Within the project “Building a national capacity on providing community-based Mental health and psycho-social support to vulnerable youth and women as preventive measures” funded by the UNDP-DPPA Joint Programme on Building National Capacities for Conflict Prevention, a five-day training for trainers on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) was conducted in Ashgabat on November 6-10, 2023. The […]
UNDP in Turkmenistan strengthens skills and knowledge of national statisticians
Ashgabat, 8 November 2023: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan organized a training for specialists from the sectoral departments of the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan (TurkmenStat) on the functional application of the newly developed statistical business register software (SBRS). The training took place from October 22 to November 10, 2023, and the […]
UNDP Turkmenistan earns BRONZE level certification of the Gender Equality Seal
On October 25, 2023, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan was awarded the BRONZE level Gender Equality Seal in recognition of its commitment to mainstreaming gender equality principles in all aspects of its work. This achievement demonstrates UNDP’s commitment to the principles of inclusivity, protection and promotion of women’s rights and gender equality. […]
UNDP supports the Government of Turkmenistan in coordination, monitoring and reporting on human rights and SDG 16
Ashgabat, 26-27 October 2023: UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan conducted a workshop on international experience to coordinate, monitor and report on human rights and Sustainable Development Goals 16 (SDG 16) for the members of the Working Group of Interdepartmental Commission to ensure the implementation of Turkmenistan’s international obligations in the field of human rights […]
UNDP improves energy efficiency in the hotel sector of Turkmenistan
The UNDP project “Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza” continues to conduct information and educational events to promote energy-efficient technologies in the hotel sector. On October 20, 2023, a meeting was held at the pilot hotel “Hasyl” in the Avaza National Tourist Zone to discuss innovative technologies and methods of applying energy-efficient practices […]
ПРООН повышает энергоэффективность в гостиничном секторе Туркменистана
В целях продвижения энергоэффективных технологий в гостиничном секторе проект ПРООН «Устойчивые города в Туркменистане: Интегрированное развитие зеленых городов в Ашхабаде и Авазе» продолжает проведение информационно-образовательных мероприятий для различных целевых групп. 20 октября 2023 года в пилотной гостинице «Хасыл» в Национальной туристической зоне «Аваза» прошла встреча по обсуждению инновационных технологий и методов применения энергоэффективных практик в […]
Increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities
Ashgabat, 26 October 2023: Within the project “Towards decent work for people with disabilities in Turkmenistan: transforming social enterprises into meaningful training and employment opportunities” implemented jointly by UNDP and the Society of the Blind and Deaf of Turkmenistan (BDST) with funding from the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, a Ceremony of opening the […]
Расширение возможностей трудоустройства для людей с ограниченными возможностями
Ашхабад, 26 октября 2023 г.: В рамках проекта «Доступная работа для лиц с инвалидностью в Туркменистане: Преобразование социальных предприятий для возможности получения образования и достойной работы», реализуемого совместно ПРООН и Обществом слепых и глухих Туркменистана (ОСГТ) при финансовой поддержке Фонда глобального развития и сотрудничества «Юг-Юг», 24 октября 2023 года в Ашхабаде состоялась церемония открытия картонно-полиграфического […]
UNDP supports the Government of Turkmenistan to prepare for the Dialogue on the Universal Periodic Review with the UN Human Rights Council
Ashgabat, 25 October 2023: UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan conducted a workshop on preparation for the Interactive dialogue on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) with the UN Human Rights Council. The event was conducted at the Institute of State, Law, and Democracy of Turkmenistan. The workshop was organized in the format of working meeting facilitated […]
ПРООН поддерживает Правительство Туркменистана в подготовке к Диалогу с Советом ООН по правам человека по Универсальному периодическому обзору
Ашхабад, 25 октября 2023 г.: ПРООН и Правительство Туркменистана провели семинар по подготовке к интерактивному диалогу по универсальному периодическому обзору (УПО) с Советом ООН по правам человека. Мероприятие проводилось в Институте государства, права и демократии Туркменистана. Семинар был организован в формате рабочей встречи с участием международного эксперта ПРООН г-на Томаса Барановаса, членов государственной делегации, включая […]
Turkmen students played the role of the UN ambassadors by simulating Model UN of the UN General Assembly
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Plan of Action On 24 October 2023, the Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan together with the UNDP in Turkmenistan conducted a competition in the format of […]
Поддержка Аппарата Омбудсмена в Туркменистане в определении его стратегических приоритетов
АШХАБАД, 16-20 октября 2023 г.: Консультации по многолетнему стратегическому планированию Аппарата Омбудсмена Туркменистана прошли по приглашению Омбудсмена и в партнерстве с Азиатско-Тихоокеанским форумом национальных правозащитных учреждений (АТФ), Программой развития ООН (ПРООН) и Региональным отделением Верховного комиссара ООН по правам человека в Центральной Азии (УВКПЧ). Многолетнее стратегическое планирование Аппарата Омбудсмена было организовано в рамках Глобального трехстороннего […]
Supporting the Ombudsperson’s office in Turkmenistan in setting its strategic priorities
ASHGABAT, 16-20 October 2023: Consultations for a multiyear Strategic Planning of the Ombudsperson’s Office of Turkmenistan were held at the invitation of the Ombudsperson and in partnership with the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (APF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Regional Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human […]
UNDP continues to increase youth participation in climate action
Ogulshirin Tacheva, the student of the Turkmenistan Engineering and Technology University named after Oguz Khan participated in the Youth4Climate: Sparking Solutions flagship event 2023 held in Rome, Italy on 17-19 October 2023 to present her innovative project “Progressive and modern method of using recycled materials in everyday life” and has emerged as one of the […]
UNDP hosted Youth Conference on climate Change in Turkmenabat
On 16 October 2023 specialists of the UNDP project “Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan” and the project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits” took part in a youth conference on climate change, which was held at the Turkmen Pedagogical Institute named after Seyitnazar […]
UNDP and the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages hold SDG evenings for student youth
Young people around the world can become a driving force for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Given the huge decisive role of the young generation in the socio-economic development of Turkmenistan, UNDP increases the potential of young people, including through awareness-raising, familiarization with international experience and global initiatives in the field of sustainable development. UNDP […]
UNDP-Turkmenistan: Effective Cooperation in Healthcare
In an interview with the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan” dedicated to the Day of Healthcare Workers and the Medical Industry, the UNDP representative in Turkmenistan, Narine Sahakyan, spoke about the priority areas of cooperation between the country and UNDP in the field of healthcare. Here are the key points from the interview: Increasing the availability and […]
UNDP training Helps Rural Women in Dashoguz Develop Alternative Sources of Income
On 4-5 October 2023, a 2-day training on alternative sources of income for rural women was held in the city of Dashoguz, administrative center of Turkmenistan’s northern province. The training was organized by the UNDP project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple […]
UNDP supports cooperation of the judiciary system of Turkmenistan with the Forum of Judges of Eastern Europe and Central Asia
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]