Tajikistan has received a relatively low score of 55 points from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Council. The rating reflects an average of three key indicators: “stakeholder engagement,” “transparency,” and “results and impact,” according to a publication on the EITI website.
The EITI is an international program aimed at helping countries disclose information on the extraction of natural resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals. Its goal is to make this process more transparent and accountable, allowing citizens to see how much money a country earns from resource extraction and how those funds are spent. This, in turn, helps combat corruption and improve natural resource management.
Stakeholder engagement: positive but room for improvement
Tajikistan scored 56.5 points for “stakeholder engagement.” The EITI Council commended the efforts of the government, companies, and civil society in ensuring the ongoing implementation of the initiative in the country. However, the Council recommended improving the participation of civil society in the EITI process and enhancing the leadership of the Council in this area.
Transparency: progress, but more work needed
For “transparency,” Tajikistan received 53.5 points. The Council approved the steps taken by the country to disclose information about beneficial owners and the legislative changes made to increase transparency in the extractive sector. However, it was noted that there is still a need to improve the accessibility of information on licenses, contracts, and ownership rights.
Results and impact: progress, but monitoring needed
On “results and impact,” Tajikistan scored 55 points. The Council acknowledged the progress made in developing a work plan for 2024-2025 aimed at attracting quality investments and raising public awareness about the extractive sector. However, it stressed the need to improve mechanisms for continuous monitoring of the program’s implementation and adjusting actions based on recommendations.
24 actions required before next review
The EITI Council outlined 24 actions that Tajikistan must complete before the next review, scheduled to begin on July 1, 2027. These include improving government and corporate engagement, enhancing transparency in the distribution of licenses and contracts, and improving the management of state-owned enterprises and data on production and foreign trade.
The Council also recommended considering strategic advice to help improve stakeholder engagement, increase transparency, and enhance results. If no improvements are seen in these areas by the next review, Tajikistan’s participation in the initiative could be suspended.
Tajikistan's EITI participation history
Tajikistan joined the EITI in February 2013. However, its participation was temporarily suspended in early 2015 due to the delayed submission of its first report. The status was reinstated after the report was published in November 2015.
Since then, Tajikistan has continued to participate in the EITI, publishing annual reports and undergoing validation procedures to assess the country’s compliance with the initiative’s standards.
