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Turkmenistan economy

Has Turkmenistan’s Transition to a Market Economy Been a Success?

Has Turkmenistan’s Transition to a Market Economy Been a Success?

By Merdan Amanov
Not so much. Ashgabat has a long way to go to achieve a functioning and competitive market economy. 

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’s Economic Legacy

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’s Economic Legacy

By Merdan Amanov
What was the state of the Turkmen economy during Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’s presidency?
Will Turkmenistan Join the World Trade Organization?

Will Turkmenistan Join the World Trade Organization?

By Merdan Amanov
Ashgabat formally applied for WTO membership in late 2021. What will it take for Turkmenistan to gain membership?

Turkmenistan’s Latest Boondoggle: A New $1.5 Billion City

Turkmenistan’s Latest Boondoggle: A New $1.5 Billion City

By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan plans to to build a $1.5-billion city amid spending cuts.

Turkmenistan: More Cuts and Bad Business

Turkmenistan: More Cuts and Bad Business

By Catherine Putz
Ashgabat is still trying to cut expenses wherever it can, and even foreign companies are feeling the pinch.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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Shrinking Budgets and Less Booze in Turkmenistan, the Home of Prosperity

Shrinking Budgets and Less Booze in Turkmenistan, the Home of Prosperity

By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan's economic perils could drive a person to drink, but that's more difficult with a new law restricting alcohol sales.

Understanding Turkmenistan’s Food Shortages

Understanding Turkmenistan’s Food Shortages

By Ryskeldi Satke
Turkmen activist-in-exile Fareed Tukhbatullin explains the “deplorable” economic reality in his home country.
Turkmenistan Faces 2 New Arbitration Cases

Turkmenistan Faces 2 New Arbitration Cases

By Catherine Putz
A Turkish and a German company have joined a host of others with arbitration complaints lobbed against Ashgabat.

Turkmenistan Set to Rollback Subsidies for Good

Turkmenistan Set to Rollback Subsidies for Good

By Catherine Putz
As of 2019, according to a recent decree, Ashgabat will no longer provide free electricity, gas, drinking water and salt to its citizens.

Turkish Company Complains About Turkmenistan's Empty Pockets

Turkish Company Complains About Turkmenistan's Empty Pockets

By Catherine Putz
In a recent Reuters report, a Turkish company claims Ashgabat hasn't paid up for completed contracts.

Where in the World Is Berdy This Week? (Hint: Not Astana)

Where in the World Is Berdy This Week? (Hint: Not Astana)

By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan’s president is not going to Astana on March 15 because he’ll be returning from another, more important, trip.
Turkmenistan Banned Black Cars. So What?

Turkmenistan Banned Black Cars. So What?

By Catherine Putz
The key is to look past the absurdity and pay attention to the impact.

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