"Tajikistan must become more transparent" in precious metals mining sector
Tajikistan hosted Helen Clark, Chair of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), from November 24-25. The purpose of her visit was to discuss an assessment to determine Tajikistan’s compliance with the EITI Standard.
The goal of the visit was to assist in more effective implementation of the EITI requirements in the country. At the conclusion of her visit, Clark gave an exclusive interview to Asia-Plus.
«Tajikistan joined the EITI in 2013 and has been implementing the EITI Standard. This is the third round of validation for Tajikistan, with the last round conducted under the 2019 EITI Standard,» Clark explained. «The validation in 2028 will be based on the 2023 Standard, which will have much stricter requirements. We came to assess how familiar ministries and agencies are with these recommendations.»
Ms. Helen Clark and her team met with Vice Prime Minister Usmonali Usmonzoda, who oversees infrastructure issues, and Minister of Finance Faiziddin Qahhorzoda. They also held discussions with the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, the Main Geology Committee, and the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management. Additionally, there were key meetings with the EITI Council, which includes representatives from the state sector and civil society, as well as separate sessions with civil society organizations and actors in the mining industry.
The goal of the visit was to assist in more effective implementation of the EITI requirements in the country. At the conclusion of her visit, Clark gave an exclusive interview to Asia-Plus.
«Tajikistan joined the EITI in 2013 and has been implementing the EITI Standard. This is the third round of validation for Tajikistan, with the last round conducted under the 2019 EITI Standard,» Clark explained. «The validation in 2028 will be based on the 2023 Standard, which will have much stricter requirements. We came to assess how familiar ministries and agencies are with these recommendations.»
Ms. Helen Clark and her team met with Vice Prime Minister Usmonali Usmonzoda, who oversees infrastructure issues, and Minister of Finance Faiziddin Qahhorzoda. They also held discussions with the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, the Main Geology Committee, and the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management. Additionally, there were key meetings with the EITI Council, which includes representatives from the state sector and civil society, as well as separate sessions with civil society organizations and actors in the mining industry.
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