Organized in 2008 by a group of companies with foreign investments, the AmCham Tajikistan is a voluntary independent association uniting American and local companies. Currently, AmCham Tajikistan unites more than 40 companies from different sectors of the economy.
Membership in AmCham Tajikistan is open to any business-oriented organization operating in Tajikistan or abroad, ready to contribute to improving the investment attractiveness of the country and creating a favorable economic climate in the Republic of Tajikistan.
In 2023, after several years of preparation and restructuring, AmCham Tajikistan received full accreditation of AmCham USA, as a result, opportunities for the development of trade and economic relations between the Republic of Tajikistan and the United States of America were expanded.
The main objectives of AmCham Tajikistan are:
- Advocacy – promotion of the interests of AmCham Tajikistan members;
- Collaboration – cooperation with the government, regional partners and international and public organizations, and other stakeholders to improve the investment climate and business sphere
- Communication – providing a platform for establishing contacts and dialogue for international and local business communities
- Partnership – Business Solutions – organizing business meetings and other events; high-quality services and information to promote business success through panel discussions, webinars and interviews.
The mission of the association is to help improve the conditions for doing business in Tajikistan by promoting honest business practices, promoting the interests of members, establishing relationships, attracting foreign investment and cooperation with all interested parties.
The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce consists of the heads of five leading companies of the country:
Gagan Malhotra – CEO of Hilton Dushanbe Hotels (Chairman of the Board of Directors of AmCham)
Gulnora Razykova – Director of Prospect Medical Clinic;
Burak Atesh – CEO of Coca Cola Tajikistan;
Sergey Kim – CEO of Finca;
Zulkifl Bhatti – CEO of Hyatt Regency Dushanbe.
The Executive director of AmCham Tajikistan is Nilufar Bulbulshoevna, who told us about the upcoming events and plans of the chamber, as well as about the projects that the chamber is implementing.
Since 2022, AmCham Tajikistan has been implementing the regional project AmCham Regional Network, which is supported by the US Agency for International Development USAID. The project includes AmCham Tajikistan, AmCham Uzbekistan, AmCham Kyrgyzstan and the goal is to stimulate trade and economic ties between the countries of Central Asia.
Last year, within the framework of this project, six international business tours were successfully conducted for companies from the industrial and IT sectors – to Tashkent, Dubai and Turkey. This year there are also plans to organize business tours both in Central Asia and in the USA. These events provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs from Tajikistan to gain experience and knowledge in terms of business development, they are also a platform for establishing business relationships and expanding the market, which helps to stimulate the export of products abroad.
In addition to the above, AmCham Tajikistan provides members of AmCham Tajikistan with a platform for meetings with representatives of the government, ministries. The private sector has the opportunity to discuss problems and get recommendations for their solutions at B2G meetings.
AmCham Tajikistan conducts regular trainings, for example, on e-commerce development or corporate governance for AmCham Tajikistan members, aimed at raising awareness of international standards and best practices in the field of corporate governance.
Over the past few years, the Chamber has been working closely with CIPE (the Center for International Private Entrepreneurship in the USA). Currently, AmCham Tajikistan participates in the project in several main areas – advocacy, corporate governance and compliance.
Companies that are interested in membership in the American Chamber of Commerce in Tajikistan can send their applications to [email protected]
