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Tajikistan remittances
March 08, 2022
How Will the War in Ukraine Affect Central Asian Remittance Flows?
By Catherine Putz
In 2022, Central Asia was supposed to see slight growth in remittances. Thanks to Russia’s war in Ukraine, remittances are expected to drop dramatically instead.
May 05, 2020
Remittances to South and Central Asia Poised to Dive Dramatically
By Catherine Putz
South and Central Asia will see some of the largest declines in remittances in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 15, 2017
More, Better Jobs: Tajikistan’s Employment Problems
By Catherine Putz
New World Bank report highlights that Dushanbe is underutilizing a growing workforce.
July 19, 2016
Tajikistan: The Eurasian Economic Union’s Next Member?
By Catherine Putz
Long rumored and rumored still, Dushanbe is reportedly exploring joining the EEU.
June 08, 2016
Tajikistan: The Iron Fist Closes
By Cholpon Orozobekova
Even as he consolidates power, Emomali Rahmon's paranoia knows no limits.
January 05, 2016
Tajikistan: Remittance Values Fall
By Catherine Putz
While the value of remittances has indeed fallen, workers are not returning in droves as some feared.
July 15, 2015
How Many Tajik ISIS Recruits Were Arrested in Turkey?
By Catherine Putz
A story about 25 Tajik ISIS recruits seems to have became a story about one Tajik ISIS recruit.
June 28, 2015
Central Asia's Moment of Instability
By William B. Farrell
A key Tajik figure announces his allegiance to the Islamic State, with some significant potential ramifications.
June 23, 2015
Approved: Additional World Bank Funds for Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
The $12 million in additional financing is for temporary employment, with no word on long term solutions.
May 27, 2015
Tough Times Ahead in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
A recent World Bank report has a grim outlook for Central Asia’s poorest state.
April 07, 2015
Times Are Getting Tougher for Central Asian Migrant Workers in Russia
By Catherine Putz
The Russian language, history, and civics test for migrant workers is getting tougher and more politicized this summer.
March 13, 2015
Grim News from Central Asia
By Casey Michel
A string of bad news has emerged from the region.
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