The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Turkmenistan continues to supply medicines as part of the project to control non-communicable diseases (NCDs), funded by the Government of Turkmenistan. UNDP has been handed over medicines to the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan for the treatment of cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological diseases … [Read more...]
UNDP Summarizes Activities in Turkmenistan in 2023
In a recent interview published in Neutral Turkmenistan, Narine Sahakyan, the UNDP Resident Representative in Turkmenistan, shared key achievements of UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan's collaboration in 2023, highlighting their successful joint efforts in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and strengthening national capacities. Implementation of SDGs In 2023, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Keeps City Air Clean Despite Dust Challenges
Turkmenistan's capital and major cities breathe easy, according to environmental experts. Air pollution indicators stay within established limits, despite the ever-present challenge of natural dust. The Ministry of Environmental Protection, through its Environmental Control Service, diligently monitors air quality twice a day. Victoria Akopova, a specialist with the ministry … [Read more...]
UNDP and National Partners Continue its Support to Improving System of National Accounts to Enhance Statistical Capacity of Turkmenistan
On December 15, 2023, as part of the work on improving the System of National Accounts, a round table discussion took place focusing on the results of a survey on production and sales costs. The event was held within the framework of the ongoing joint project between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan (TurkmenStat) … [Read more...]
UNDP and Turkmen students discuss gender equality and women empowering at Book Club meeting
UNDP in Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after D. Azadi (TNIWL), continues its SDGs discussions through the "Kitap-paýhasyň çeşmesi" Book Club. This meeting, held on December 15, 2023, at the UN Building, focused on SDG 5: Achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. During this session, UNDP … [Read more...]
UNDP supports the Government of Turkmenistan in exploring the best practices to establish the National Preventive Mechanism
On 14 December2023, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ombudsperson's Office in Turkmenistan convened a workshop titled “Studying the experience of establishing a National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) for the prevention of torture and other forms of ill-treatment with a focus on women deprived of the liberty”. The event was attended by members of the Working … [Read more...]
UN-Turkmenistan Collaboration: Joint Meetings Sought to Accelerate Development Goals
On 14 December 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a crucial meeting of the joint UN-Turkmenistan Steering Committee (SC) for implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for 2021- 2025 and the National Working Group for the Implementation of the SDGs in Turkmenistan, foreign ministry reports. Minister of … [Read more...]
UNDP conducted an analysis of Turkmenistan’s institutional architecture for an effective WTO accession process
Ashgabat, 14 December 2023: On December 13-14, 2023, as part of the joint project between UNDP and the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, “Partnering for SDG acceleration. Phase II", an international UNDP expert, Mr. Maxim Medvedkov, Advisor to the WTO Expertise Center, visited Ashgabat. On December 13, UNDP jointly with the Ministry of Finance and Economy of … [Read more...]
UNDP Regional Director for Europe and the CIS visits Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 13 December 2023 - The United Nations (UN) Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Assistant Administrator and UNDP Regional Director for Europe and the CIS, Ivana Živković paid her first official visit to Turkmenistan from 10 to 12 December 2023, to participate in the high-level International Forum on peace and sustainable … [Read more...]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and UNDP Regional Director Discuss Cooperation Priorities
On 11 December 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Ms.Ivana Živković, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Deputy Administrator of UNDP, and UNDP Regional Director for Europe and the CIS. The meeting focused on the priorities of cooperation between Turkmenistan and UNDP in various critical areas. President Berdimuhamedov emphasized that developing … [Read more...]
Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan met with Regional Director for Europe and the CIS
On December 10, 2023, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations, Deputy Administrator of the United Nations Development Program and Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and the CIS Ivana Živković, who is in Ashgabat to participate in the international conference … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UNDP – Strategic Partners for Sustainable Development
In an interview with the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper, Ivana Živković, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Deputy Administrator of UNDP, and UNDP Regional Director for Europe and the CIS, highlighted the strong partnership between UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Zhivkovich underscored the importance … [Read more...]
UNDP initiates the development of climate risks and vulnerabilities assessments in Ashgabat and Dashoguz velayat
In the period of November 27 - December 06, 2023, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organized a series of working meetings within the framework of the project “Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan” jointly implemented with the financial support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection … [Read more...]
UNDP Director pays three-day official visit to Turkmenistan
Ms. Ivana Živković, United Nations (UN) Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Europe and the CIS, will undertake her first official visit to Turkmenistan from December 10 to 12, 2023. At the invitation of the Government of Turkmenistan, Ms. Živković will participate in the International Forum … [Read more...]
The British Embassy in Turkmenistan and UNDP continue cooperation to support the development of the draft of the National System of Inventory of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions in Turkmenistan
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 British Embassy, the … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 the … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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) … [Read more...]
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, … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 by Mr. Tomas … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 Model UN as a simulation of the UN General … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 Rights … [Read more...]
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 winners of … [Read more...]
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 Seydi in the … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 quality of … [Read more...]
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 Benefits”, implemented … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 Principles, held from 20 to … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 in a hybrid format, … [Read more...]
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 G. Joep-Son, Director … [Read more...]