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FEED THE FUTURE TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY

QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT (Y4Q2) JANUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2020

FEED THE FUTURE TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY

QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT (Y4Q2) JANUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2020

Chynara Arapova, Chief of Party Daler Asrorov, USAID Contracting Officer Representative

MARCH 31, 2020 This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared and submitted by Chemonics International Inc. Task Order No. AID-176-TO-17-00001 Contract No. AID-OAA-112-00027

DISCLAIMER

This publication was made possible through support provided by Feed the Future through the U.S. Agency for International Development, under the terms of Task Order No. AID-176-TO- 17-00001 under Contract No. AID-OAA-1-12-00027. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Agency for International Development

CONTENTS ACRONYMS ...... ii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………………….……………1 I. KEY TASKS……………………………………………………………………………….4 1. IMPROVE LAND POLICY, LEGAL, AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK GOVERNING MARKET TRANSACTIONS ...... 4 1.1 RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH A LAND USE MARKET DEVELOPED AND ADOPTED ...... 4 1.2 LAND MARKET PRINCIPLES INCORPORATED IN THE POLICY, LEGAL, AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS ...... 7 2. INTRODUCE MARKET-BASED PRINCIPLES FOR AGRICULTURE LAND USE TRANSACTIONS ...... 11 2.1 IMMOVABLE PROPERTY APPRAISAL ASSOCIATIONS ESTABLISHED ...... 11 2.2 LOAN PRODUCTS AND MORTGAGES BASED ON LAND USE RIGHTS AS COLLATERAL ESTABLISHED ...... 12 2.3 BUILD CAPACITY OF THE GOTJ TO MANAGE GOVERNMENT-OWNED LANDS UNDER THE LAND RESERVE FUND (LRF) IMPROVED ...... 13 3. SIMPLIFY LAND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES ...... 16 3.1 INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY OF SUERIP TO DELIVER STANDARDIZED, EFFICIENT LAND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES STRENGTHENED ...... 16 3.2 LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS’ CAPACITY TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION AND EFFECTIVE SERVICES RELATED TO LAND REGISTRATION IMPROVED ...... 19 4. INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF AND PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND MARKETS ...... 21 4.1 IMPROVE ABILITY OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE LEGAL AWARENESS AND LEGAL SERVICES ON LAND REFORM ...... 21 4.2 AWARENESS OF LAND-RELATED LAWS AMONG RELEVANT GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL INCREASED...... 24 4.3 AWARENESS OF FREEDOM TO FARM, LAND REFORM, AND LAND USE RIGHTS AMONG FEED THE FUTURE TAJKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY TARGET POPULATION INCREASED ...... 25 4.4 SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABILITY OF LACs ...... 26 II. GENDER FOCUS ...... 29 SUCCESS STORY………………………………………………………………………...33 Annex A. PROJECT PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ...... 34 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS………………………………………………………….34 INDICATOR DATA TABLE……………………………………………………...... …46 Annex B. MATERIALS AND REPORTS ...... 48 Annex C. SUMMARY OF ADMINISTRATIVE / STAFFING ISSUES…………….49 Annex D. SUMMARY LIST OF GRANTS AND SUBCONTRACTS AWARDED DURING REPORTING PERIOD……………………………….50 Annex E. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ...... 51

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ACRONYMS

ABT Association of Banks of Tajikistan AIA Association of Independent Appraisers AMEP Activity Monitoring and Evaluation Plan CBO Community-Based Organization COA Council of Appraisers EOP Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan FTF Feed the Future FTFMS Feed the Future Monitoring System GOTJ Government of Tajikistan GIS Geographic Information System IMWG Inter-Ministerial Working Group on Land Policy LAC Legal Aid Center LLC SMT LLC Simoi Mustaqili Tojikiston LMDA Feed the Future Tajikistan Land Market Development Activity LRF Land Reserve Fund NGO Nongovernmental Organization PO Public Organization PP Perspective Plan ROA Regulation on Right of Alienation RT Republic of Tajikistan SIC State Investment Committee SLC State Land Committee SLF Special Land Fund SSERIP State Subsidiary Enterprise for Registration of Immovable Property SUERIP State Unitary Enterprise for Registration of Immovable Property TOT Training of Trainers USAID U.S. Agency for International Development ZOI Zone of Influence

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Successfully building on progress made during its first three years, the Feed the Future Tajikistan Land Market Development Activity (LMDA) has begun an equally remarkable fourth year surpassing many set goals. The end of the current quarter, the second of the project’s fourth year, saw this trend continue with LMDA successfully promoting the establishment of a functional agricultural land market based on market principles and gender equality in rights and processes. LMDA carries out activities in 12 districts in Khatlon Region, which has the largest number of people living below the poverty line and a dominant agricultural sector. The project focuses on land policy and private sector development that will increase the number of Tajik private appraisal companies, streamline land registration procedures, and increase understanding of the many aspects of a land use market among government officials and farmers.

During this second quarter of the project’s fourth year (Y4Q2), the following results were achieved in each task activity:

I. IMPROVE LAND POLICY, LEGAL, AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK GOVERNING MARKET TRANSACTIONS • On December 25, 2019, the Mortgage Law was approved by resolution (No. 745) of the Parliament of the Republic of Tajikistan (RT). The Mortgage Law was approved by the President of the RT and adopted on January 2, 2020. • On March 30, 2020, the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan (GOTJ) approved the new Appraisal Law and submitted it to the Parliament of the RT for approval.

2. INTRODUCE MARKET-BASED PRINCIPLES FOR AGRICULTURE LAND USE RIGHTS • LMDA short-term Appraisal Expert Ms. Nina Ignatenko developed the second edition of the Methodology on Determining the Market Value of Land Use Rights of Agricultural Lands. • On February 10, 2020, LMDA submitted the Instructions on Conducting Auctions of Land Reserve Fund Lands to the State Land Committee (SLC) for finalization. The instructions are based on the draft procedures, Providing Land Plots to Individuals and Legal Entities. • In March 2020, Perspective Plans (PPs) were developed for use of agricultural lands from Special Land Fund (SLF) lands in three districts: 1) Jayhun, 2) Qubodiyon and 3) Shahritus. On March 16, 2020, two PPs were approved by local parliaments in Shahritus and Jayhun districts. • On March 10–13, 2020, the Association of Independent Appraisers conducted a four-day training on valuation of immovable property for 14 female bank and government appraisers. • On March 18, 2020, the draft Regulation on Providing Loans Secured by Land Use Rights with the Right of Alienation (ROA) for Commercial Banks and Financial Institutions was presented to the members of the Working Group for Developing Internal Mortgage Procedures and other relevant parties. According to the draft regulation, lending is allowed when the term of the land use right with the ROA exceeds the term for repayment of the loan established by the loan agreement by at least five years. The regulation will allow credit organizations to strengthen their provision of loans to rural populations by simultaneously ensuring access to financial resources and efficient use of land.

3. SIMPLIFY LAND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES • Four training sessions with a total of 81 participants were conducted at the State Unitary Enterprise for Registration of Immovable Property (SUERIP) training centers on national and regional levels.

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• On February 26, 2020, the Standard on Cadaster was finalized at a roundtable discussion and, in April 2020, it will be submitted to SUERIP for approval. • In March 2020, LMDA developed and officially handed over six copies of the training modules on the Standard on Cadaster in Russian to SUERIP trainers.

4. INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF AND PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL MARKETS • Six LMDA-grantee Public Organizations (POs) conducted a total of 540 training sessions for 9,849 farmers (4,761 female/ 5,088 male) on the following topics: 1) creating dehkan farms as an individual enterprise and legal entity; 2) the inheritance of land use rights; 3) leasing land; 4) taxation of dehkan farms; 5) damage compensation for land users when land is withdrawn from circulation; 6) allocation of land plots for dehkan farm creation; and 7) transfer of land from one category to another. • Through two POs, the project conducted 144 training sessions for 2,876 female farmers in the 12 target districts to promote the land use rights of female farmers and target beneficiaries on a range of issues: termination of land use rights, grounds and procedures for individual's voluntary waiver of land use rights made in writing, the rights for creating a dehkan farm and organization and maintenance of personal subsidiary plots. • Tashabbuskors provided the following services in their jamoats: 1) consultations with 4,616 farmers (1,585 female/3,031 male); and 2) 84 roundtable events with 1,875 participants (620 female/1,255 male), including 117 local government representatives (11 female/106 male). • Forty-three Legal Aid Center (LAC) attorneys: 1) provided legal services, including consultations to 1,823 farmers (885 female/938 male); and 2) participated in 28 court cases representing farmers on the following issues: a) unauthorized seizure of land plots; b) taxation of dehkan farms; c) land plot allocation; and d) illegal exclusion from dehkan farm structure. Of these 28 cases, eight were resolved to the benefit of the farmers, with 20 cases still pending. In addition, 18 land disputes were resolved by mediation. • LMDA continued to support the production of radio and television programs covering target beneficiaries (farmers, rural citizens, local government officials, women and youth) in the 12 targeted districts via local LMDA-grantee, LLC Simoi Mustaqili Tojikiston (LLC SMT). LLC SMT produced and broadcast three 12-minute monthly television programs via channel Jahonnamo and six 15-minute radio programs via channel Tajikistan. • A total of 16 articles, including two success stories by different authors, were published and distributed to project beneficiaries in the 12 targeted districts via three (monthly) issues of Agroinform TJ newspaper. • LMDA facilitated the publishing and distribution of 42,555 brochures and booklets in Tajik and Russian to all jamoat offices, local government officials, tashabbuskors, farmers, LAC attorneys and women’s groups in the 12 target districts. • On January 29, 2020, the project Chief of Party Mrs. Chynara Arapova and Chemonics Director Mr. John Thissen, along with LLC SMART, conducted two roundtables for 1) sustainable LACs and 2) LACs that need assistance, to discuss the implementation of business plans and marketing strategies of each LAC in the 12 target districts. • On February 4, 2020, to prepare POs to train both male and female farmers, LMDA conducted a training of trainers (TOT) session for 30 representatives (20 female/10 male) of six POs: Ruhafzo, Bonuvoni Fardo, Fazoi Solim, Sakina, Mahbuba and Tajikagrofond. Participants discussed: 1) creating dehkan farms as an individual enterprise and legal entity; 2) inheritance of land use rights; 3) leasing of land; 4) taxation of dehkan farms; 5) damage compensation for land users when land is withdrawn from circulation; 6) allocation of land plots for dehkan farm creation; 7) transfer of land from one category to another and 8) PO reporting issues.

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• On February 5, 2020, LMDA conducted a quarterly meeting for tashabbuskors with 88 participants, including 68 Tashabbuskor Network members and 20 LAC attorneys. Participants discussed: 1) cooperation between the Tashabbuskor Network and 12 LACs; 2) tashabbuskors’ quarterly plan; 3) transition of land from one category to another; 4) land allocation to dehkan farms and 5) compensation of losses to land users and losses associated with the withdrawal of land from circulation. • On February 20, 2020, LMDA conducted a Female Forum, Promotion of Female Farmers’ Leadership in Khatlon Region. Participants included 26 female farmers, dehkan farm leaders, female tashabbuskors, female attorneys, a female registrar, trainers and a USAID representative. All attendees were involved in an active discussion and had a question-and- answer session with trainers of the PO Huquq va Rushdi Jomeai Dehot, tashabbuskors, the SUERIP Registrar of Bokhtar city and LAC attorneys of Jaloliddini Balhi, Kushoniyon, Levakant and Nosiri Khisrav. Topics included: 1) protection of women's land use rights through LACs; 2) the growth of state registration land use rights of female farmers; and 3) female tashabbuskors’ activities within the LMDA framework, and other issues. • On February 25, 2020, LMDA conducted a quarterly meeting for 43 LAC attorneys (14 female/29 male). The participants discussed: 1) the main steps of PP development on the use of Land Reserve Fund (LRF) and SLF lands; 2) legal regulation of the use of LRF and SLF lands; 3) amendments to the Mortgage Law; 4) LAC business plans and 5) an updated marketing strategy plan for 2020–2025. • On March 5, 2020, LMDA hosted the Annual Conference on Women’s Rights to Land in Bokhtar for 52 participants in honor of International Women’s Day. Participants included a wide range of female groups, such as female farmers; tashabbuskors; attorneys; PO trainers; representatives from SUERIP, SLC, and the Women and Family Affairs Committee of Khatlon Region; LMDA grantees that conduct educational trainings on farmers’ land rights; USAID representatives; and the mass media. The participants shared and discussed their experiences and achievements as women leaders in Tajikistan’s land reform process, access to land and implementation of women’s land rights. Attendees were shown a success story video about five women who fought for their land use rights. Some female farmers also shared their success stories during the discussion.

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I. KEY TASKS 1. IMPROVE LAND POLICY, LEGAL, AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK GOVERNING MARKET TRANSACTIONS This quarter, LMDA’s policy team continued to promote the development and approval of clear policies and laws to govern Tajikistan’s emerging land market, primarily by facilitating individual meetings with Inter-ministerial Working Group (IMWG) members and efforts to draft, finalize and advocate for passage of land reform legislation supporting the establishment of a land market. In cooperation with other project components, LMDA’s legislative drafting team achieved the following results.

BREAKDOWN OF ACHIEVEMENTS BY AREA

1.1 RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH A LAND USE MARKET DEVELOPED AND ADOPTED

Collaborate with the Inter-Ministerial Working Group (IMWG) on Land Policy This quarter several Government of Tajikistan (GOTJ) officials were reassigned. On January 21, 2020, Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Mahmadtohir Zokirzoda, who was in charge of the agricultural and land sectors, was dismissed and, in March 2020, appointed Chair of Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli, the lower chamber of Parliament. On February 14, 2020, Mr. Gulmahmadzoda Davlatsho, Chair of Khatlon Region and previously SLC Chair, was appointed Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan (RT). On January 27, 2020, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and IMWG member Ms. Jamilya Saidova was replaced by former Deputy Chair of the State Investment Committee (SIC) Ms. Nigina Anvari. The Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan (EOP)’s review of the application to include Ms. Anvari as a new IMWG member will take two to three months. During the reporting period, LMDA facilitated one IMWG meeting on February 13, 2020. IMWG members discussed the status of the Right of Alienation (ROA), the Land Strategy, and Rules on Acquiring Land Use Rights on Land Use Rights Market. All participants recommended that the SLC send the Land Strategy and revised ROA to the relevant ministries for reapproval before being submitted to the GOTJ. The SLC plans to send the Land Strategy and revised ROA in April 2020. From February 9 to 17, 2020, LMDA short-term Land Legislation Expert Mr. Robert Cemovich visited Tajikistan to analyze the land legislation and prepare recommendations on determining the minimum and maximum sizes of LMDA short-term Land Legislation Expert Mr. Robert Cemovich gives recommendations to IMWG members on determining the minimum and the land with ROA for land users, maximum sizes of the land with the Right of Alienation, February 13. taking into account legislation in other countries.

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On February 13, 2020, LMDA short-term Land Legislation Expert Mr. Cemovich presented his preliminary results to IMWG members. He said that the legislation of most countries regulates the size of land by market mechanisms. Noting that Tajikistan is a mountainous country, arable agricultural land plots are assessed at 7% of the country’s territory and the Land Code of Tajikistan requires the GOTJ to determine the minimum and maximum sizes of ROA, he made the following recommendations: • The minimum size of ROA should be determined by the amount of the established land share and the land plots actually provided to land users in each district. • Regarding the maximum size, the Land Code of Tajikistan established this norm to limit the monopoly of land. Mr. Cemovich recommended that market mechanisms be applied as much as possible and not be restricted. However, as a compromise, rent relations can be applied for those who wish to increase their land plots. The IMWG took all the recommendations into account and decided that the minimum and maximum sizes of the land with the ROA should be regulated by a separate decree. SUERIP First Deputy Director Mr. Akram Kahorov noted that the GOTJ requested the SLC to prepare a justification for the draft Rules on Acquiring Land Use Rights on Land Use Rights Market. The justification indicated that the economic benefit of replenishing the local budget will be mainly due to the payment of fees for land with ROA transactions through notary and SUERIP offices. The SLC submitted the justification to the GOTJ in February 2020.

INTER-MINISTERIAL WORKING GROUP MEMBERS • Mr. Zarif Alizoda, IMWG Chair and Legal Adviser to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, EOP • Mr. Jamshed Sharifzod, Senior Advisor to the Office of the Legal Assistant to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, EOP • Mr. Abdumanon Kholikzoda, First Deputy Minister of Justice of the Republic of Tajikistan • Mr. Firdavs Abdullozoda, Manager of Legal Department Sector, EOP • Mr. Alimardon Azimzoda, Deputy Head of the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, EOP • Mr. Azizmamad Karimzoda, First Deputy Chair, SLC • Mr. Akram Kahorov, First Deputy Director, SUERIP • Mr. Rustam Latifzoda, Member of the Parliament of the Republic of Tajikistan • Mr. Jamshed Murtazozoda, Member of the Parliament of the Republic of Tajikistan • Facilitate Passage of Mortgage Law Amendments • On December 25, 2019, the Mortgage Law was approved by resolution (No. 745) of the Parliament• of the RT. The Mortgage Law was approved by the President of the RT and adopted on January 2, 2020. • Mr. Jamshed Murtazozoda, Member of the Parliament of the Republic of Tajikistan

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The Mortgage Law will help to increase farmers’ access to financing by allowing land use rights to be used as collateral. The key amendments are: • Enable the parties to the mortgage agreement to independently determine the terms of the agreement, in particular, the value of land use rights with the ROA based on market value, rather than cadastral value, as well as the methods of selling mortgaged property and other conditions; • Increase the role of independent appraisers in evaluating the collateral independently; • Simplify the collateral selling mechanism, namely, an out-of-court procedure for the sale of collateral based on the terms specified in the mortgage agreement or a notarized agreement between the parties, as well as notarial writ of execution, which is more effective and less expensive for the parties to the agreement; • Improve the judicial procedures for selling collateral so that there are no gaps and streamline the process of conducting public bidding and the consequences of declaring public bidding “invalid.”

To implement the Mortgage Law, the project started an awareness campaign among farmers, government officials, banking institutions and attorneys. LMDA produced two versions of a brochure, New Amendments to the Law on Mortgage in Tajik and Russian. One version was for employees of government agencies, credit organizations and lawyers. The second version was only for farmers and explained the law in simple accessible language. Brochures in Tajik and Russian were sent to local government officials, farmers, lawyers and women’s groups.

On February 25, 2020, LMDA Policy and Legal Drafting Specialist made a presentation about the new amendments to the Mortgage Law at the quarterly meeting of the Legal Aid Centers (LACs). The project will conduct a series of meetings on the Mortgage Law amendments with public organization (PO) trainers, tashabbuskors and LAC attorneys in April 2020.

In addition, LMDA started working with the Association of Banks of Tajikistan (ABT) to develop a procedure for pledging land use rights with ROA. (Note: Please see p.12 for more information).

Promote Passage of Right of Alienation Draft Regulation On February 11, 2020, LMDA specialists along with SUERIP First Deputy Director Mr. Kahorov and SLC Cadaster Department Manager Mr. Nazar Mirzo finalized the ROA draft regulation according to the comments of the EOP.

The early adoption of the ROA is very important since without this regulation, the land use right market, including mortgage of land plots, cannot operate. ROA will help to eliminate problems with the illegal market and will help replenish the state budget through a variety of transactions, such as purchase and SUERIP First Deputy Director Mr. Akram Kahorov presents the finalized sale, exchange, etc. Right of Alienation draft regulation according to the comments of the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, February 13. LMDA short-term Land Legislation Expert Mr. Robert Cemovich gave his recommendations on determining the minimum and maximum sizes of the land with the ROA, Feed The Future – Tajikistan Land Market Development Activity Quarterly Report Year 4, Quarter 2 6

which were later also presented at the IMWG meeting on February 13, 2020. (Note: Please see p. 4 for more information).

The SLC will submit a revised ROA to the relevant ministries and agencies for reapproval in April 2020.

Facilitate Passage of Rules on Acquiring Land Use Rights on Land Use Rights Market Draft Regulation The draft Rules on Acquiring Land Use Rights on Land Use Rights Market regulates the transaction of land use rights with the ROA among land users (i.e., purchase and sale). The regulation will lay the foundation for establishing a secondary market specifically for civil land transactions between farmers.

Former Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Zokirzoda requested that the SLC submit a justification clarifying why the Rules on Acquiring Land Use Rights on Land Use Rights Market regulation should be adopted. In February 2020, LMDA specialists assisted the SLC in finalizing the IMWG member Mr. Alimardon Azimzoda discusses Rules on Acquiring Land Use Rights on Land Use Rights Market at the IMWG meeting on February justification, which was 13. submitted to Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Gulmakhmadzoda Davlatsho and is currently under consideration.

1.2 LAND MARKET PRINCIPLES INCORPORATED IN THE POLICY, LEGAL, AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS

Facilitate Passage of Valuation Legislation On March 30, 2020, the GOTJ approved the new Appraisal Law and submitted it to the Parliament of the RT for approval. The Appraisal Law will have a positive impact on the development of an appraisal market and the economy as a whole. The main elements of the new Appraisal Law include: • New definitions (appraisal, appraiser, appraisal methods and approaches, expertise of reports, etc.) and the most important, acting definitions of market value. • State regulation of appraisal activity: authorities of state, introducing the Council of Appraisers (COA) • Compulsory and voluntary appraisal • Public regulation of appraisal activity, the Association of Independent Appraisers (AIA) • Definition of the use of market value (replaced by cadaster value) • Involvement of independent appraisers in the appraisal process and providing expert advice

The Law lays the foundation for public regulation of appraisal activity and the concept of a “professional public organization of appraisers.” The presence of appraiser organizations in the RT helps to introduce best practices for the development of the appraisal activity and protect the Feed The Future – Tajikistan Land Market Development Activity Quarterly Report Year 4, Quarter 2 7

interest of appraisers. In addition to appraiser and consumer services, the Law includes the concept of appraisal activity by a state-authorized body, such as the COA and the Expert Evaluation Council. The main tasks of the authorized bodies are to monitor appraisal activity, pursue a unified state policy for appraisal activity, ensure the interaction of state bodies with appraisers and protect the interests of appraisers. In addition, the Appraisal Law establishes the legal status of national appraisal standards as a normative legal act that determines the unified appraisal procedure.

Finalize, Harmonize, and Submit Fifteen-Year Long-Term Land Strategy and Five-Year Road Map The fifteen-year long-term Land Strategy defines the long-term objectives, principles and directions of Tajikistan’s state policy toward land relations by developing a land use rights market, strengthening and protecting the land use rights of Tajik citizens.

On February 13, 2020, the IMWG recommended that the SLC submit the Land Strategy to relevant ministries and agencies for re-approval by March 2, 2020. However, the SLC Cadaster Department is still updating the statistical information on Land Strategy, and the document is expected to be finalized in April 2020.

TABLE 1: RESULTS OF LAND POLICY AND LEGISLATION DRAFTING BY END OF Y4Q2

LAWS AND STEPS TAKEN TOWARD TIME PERIOD STATUS REGULATIONS APPROVAL Mortgage Law - Draft developed - September 2018 C Amendment - Sent to key ministries and - November 2018 C agencies for consideration - Comments finalized based on - February 2019 C suggestions from key ministries and agencies - GOTJ approved and submitted to - November 2019 C the lower chamber of Parliament for consideration - The lower chamber of Parliament - December 2019 C adopted the draft and sent it to the upper chamber of Parliament for approval - Approved and adopted - January 2020 C

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GOTJ Draft: Rules - Submitted to GOTJ for approval - June 2018 C on Acquiring Land - Comments finalized based on - September 2018 C Use Rights on Land suggestions from GOTJ Use Rights Market - Submitted revision to GOTJ for - December 2018 C approval - SLC received additional - January 2019 C suggestions from GOTJ - Submitted second revision to - March 2019 C GOTJ for approval - SLC received additional - April 2019 C suggestions from GOTJ - Comments finalized based on - June 2019 C suggestions from GOTJ - Submitted third revision to GOTJ - July 2019 C for approval - Justification developed and - December 2019 C submitted a fourth time for GOTJ revision and approval - SLC received additional - January 2020 C suggestions from GOTJ - Justification developed and - February 2020 IP submitted a fifth time for GOTJ revision and approval

GOTJ Regulation - Draft developed - May 2018 C Regarding ROA - Sent to key ministries and - December 2018 C agencies for consideration - Comments finalized based on - March 2019 C suggestions from key ministries and agencies - Submitted to GOTJ for approval - July 2019 C - SLC received suggestions from - August 2019 C GOTJ - Returned to SLC for revision - October 2019 C - Comments finalized based on - February 2020 IP suggestions from key ministries and agencies

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Appraisal Law - Suggestions received from key - October 2018 C ministries and agencies - Comments finalized based on - December 2018 C suggestions from key ministries and agencies - Received confirmation of key - February to C ministries and agencies March 2019 - Submitted to GOTJ for approval - March 2019 to C - SLC received suggestions from May 2019 C GOTJ - Comments finalized based on - June 2019 C suggestions from GOTJ - SIC submitted to GOTJ for - October 2019 C approval - GOTJ approved and submitted to - March 2020 IP the lower chamber of Parliament for consideration Land Appraisal Law - Finalized - May 2018 C Amendments - Submitted to SLC for - March 2019 C consideration (The approval process will start - October 2019 IP after the approval of the draft Appraisal Law)

Draft: Fifteen-Year - Draft developed - November 2019 C Long-Term Land Strategy

Key: C: Completed Step IP: In Progress COMPLETED: Draft process completed

NEXT STEPS • Collaborate with IMWG on Land Policy • Monitor amendments to the Civil Code • Promote passage of the ROA and Rules on Acquiring Land Use Rights on Land Use Rights Market • Promote recommendations to the Land Code • Finalize, harmonize and submit fifteen-year long-term Land Strategy and five-year road map • Continue to monitor and ensure that all draft law and regulations developed by the IMWG are reviewed based on the gender checklist before they are submitted for review to the GOTJ

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2. INTRODUCE MARKET-BASED PRINCIPLES FOR AGRICULTURE LAND USE TRANSACTIONS

This quarter, LMDA continued its efforts not only to facilitate, but also to approve Perspective Plans (PPs). The project together with local subcontractor LLC SMART and Perspective Plan Working Groups (PPWGs) developed PPs on the use of Land Reserve Fund lands in three districts: 1) 20- solagii Istiqloliyati Tojikiston jamoat of Qubodiyon District; 2) Kh. Kholmatov jamoat of Shahritus District; and 3) Panj jamoat of Jayhun District. On March 16, 2020, the PPs were presented to local parliaments in Shahritus and Jayhun districts, which approved the PPs. LMDA also assisted the AIA in conducting valuation of land plots. Two independent appraisers prepared valuation reports which determine the starting price of the land use rights in the above-mentioned jamoats. In addition, LMDA supported the ABT in developing and finalizing the internal mortgage procedures, Regulation on Providing Loans Secured by Land Use Rights with the Right of Alienation, which will be used as a guideline by commercial banks and other financial institutions.

BREAKDOWN OF ACHIEVEMENTS BY AREA

2.1 IMMOVABLE PROPERTY APPRAISAL ASSOCIATIONS ESTABLISHED

Facilitate the Further Development and Increase the Role of the AIA During the reporting period, two AIA Appraisal Specialists, Ms. Mehrangez Nabieva and Mr. Naziri Usmoni, along with LMDA, conducted a valuation of land plots to determine the market value of land use rights in Kh. Kholmatov jamoat of Shahritus District and 20-solagii Istiqloliyati Tojikiston jamoat of Qubodiyon District. On January 24, 2020, similar valuations were conducted in Panj jamoat of Jayhun District by another AIA Appraisal Specialist, Mr. Shohruh Mirzoahmadov. In February 2020, all valuation reports were submitted to the project and reviewed by LMDA short-term Appraisal Expert Ms. Nina Ignatenko. The valuation reports determined the starting price of the land use rights in the above- mentioned jamoats. Based on these appraisal reports, the starting price Mr. Naziri Usmoni completes valuation of land plots in 20-solagii will be defined for future auctions Istiqloliyati Tojikiston jamoat of Qubodiyon District, January 23. in these districts.

In addition, from March 10 to 13, the AIA conducted a four-day training on valuation of immovable property for 14 female bank and government appraisers, including: five representatives from the First Micro Finance Bank of Tajikistan, five representatives from the State Unitary Enterprise Valuation of the Executive Body of State Power in Dushanbe, two representatives from microfinance organization Imon International, and two representatives from MCO Firuz. Participants learned valuation concepts and principles, identification of immovable property methods, appraisal approaches and technique, legislation and field identification. The training sessions enhanced participants’ skills and knowledge of valuation of immovable property. As a result, all participants successfully passed the final test and received completion certificates.

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Develop the Second Edition of Methodology on Determining the Market Value of Land Use Rights of Agricultural Lands

From February to March 2020, LMDA short-term Appraisal Expert Ms. Ignatenko developed the second edition of the Methodology on Determining the Market Value of Land Use Rights of Agricultural Lands based on the comparative approach using price information for auctions that determine the market value of land use rights, auctions that were conducted in Jomi and Yovon districts during September to December 2019. According to the methodology, an appraiser can use, in addition to the income approach, a comparative approach with corrections for soil quality index and distance from the village to determine the market value of land use right. The valuation reports for Shahritus, Qubodiyon and Jayhun districts are included as examples in the annex of the methodology draft. The draft methodology will be presented to independent appraisers in the next quarter.

2.2 LOAN PRODUCTS AND MORTGAGES BASED ON LAND USE RIGHTS AS COLLATERAL ESTABLISHED Facilitate the Development of Internal Mortgage Procedures for Financial Institutions In January 2020, right after the approval of the Mortgage Law, the Working Group for Developing Internal Mortgage Procedures was established under the ABT. The Working Group includes 24 representatives from the EOP, National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), ABT, AIA, State Unitary Enterprise for Registration of Immovable Property (SUERIP), SLC, Tavhid Bank, Agroinvest Bank, Amonat Bank, Micro Finance Bank, Arvand Bank, Eskhata Bank, Spitamen Bank, Orien Bank and other organizations.

In February 2020, the working group under the ABT with LMDA support

developed the draft Regulation on

Providing Loans Secured by Land Use Rights with the Right of Alienation for Commercial Banks and Financial Institutions. The draft regulation was presented to 17 members (3 female/14 male) of the Working Group for Developing Internal Banking Procedures at a meeting on February 21, 2020.

The draft regulation was developed in accordance with the following laws of

Members of the Working Group for Developing Internal Banking the RT: Civil Code, Land Code, the Procedures discuss the Regulation on Providing Loans Secured by Land Law on the NBT, the Law on Banks Use Rights with the Right of Alienation for Commercial Banks and and Banking Activities, the new Financial Institutions, February 21. Mortgage Law and the Appraisal Law. The draft regulation governs a mechanism for using land use rights with the Right of Alienation. It includes the procedure for: 1) obtaining loans; 2) drawing up a pledge agreement; 3) lending and repaying a loan; and 4) meeting the requirements of a pledge holder. According to the draft regulation, lending is allowed when the term of the land use right with the ROA exceeds the term for repayment of the loan established by the loan agreement by at least five years. The amount of the loan issued on the security of the right to use the land plot with ROA may not exceed 70% of the cost of the land use rights with ROA. The regulation will allow credit organizations to strengthen their provision of loans to rural populations by ensuring access to financial resources and efficient use of land at the same time. As a result of the meeting, the working group members agreed to add additional documents to the annex of the draft regulation, such as a loan application sample, a loan agreement sample and a loan agreement.

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On March 18, 2020, LMDA supported the ABT to conduct a roundtable where the final draft regulation was presented to 20 participants (4 female/16 male), including working group members and relevant partners.

The final draft regulation has six parts: 1. General provision 2. Loan processing procedure 3. Procedure for the registration of a pledge agreement on land use rights with ROA 4. Lending practices and loan repayment 5. Procedure for satisfying the pledgee's claims 6. Final provision

As a result of the roundtable, all working group members agreed that the final draft regulation should be translated into Tajik and submitted to the NBT for review and adoption.

2.3. BUILD CAPACITY OF GOTJ TO MANAGE GOVERNMENT-OWNED LANDS UNDER THE LAND RESERVE FUND (LRF) IMPROVED

Developing Instructions for Conducting the Auctions and Support Local Government Officials to Conduct Auctions in Target Districts During the reporting period, the General Prosecutor’s Office of the RT and the local authority of Dushanbe city concurred with the final draft procedure on Providing Land Plots to Individuals and Legal Entities. The SLC received comments from most of the ministries, except the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Agriculture. After receiving all comments, the draft procedure will be finalized and submitted for further concurrence to all relevant ministries and agencies.

On February 10, 2020, LMDA submitted to the SLC the Instructions on Conducting Auctions of Land Reserve Fund lands based on best international practice, which was developed with the assistance of LMDA short-term Land Administration Expert Ms. Gulzat Namatbekova. The draft instruction was approbated in two pilot districts: Sitorai Surkh jamoat of Yovon District and Yakkatut jamoat of Jomi District from September to December 2019. The instructions are based on the draft procedures, Providing Land Plots to Individuals and Legal Entities. Once the draft procedures are approved by the GOTJ, the Instructions on Conducting Auctions will be used as an internal document by the SLC.

Development of PPs in 10 Target Districts This quarter, LMDA land specialists along with LLC SMART continued to work with PPWGs on developing PPs for using LRF lands in the following districts: 1) 20-solagii

Istiqloliyati Tojikiston jamoat of Qubodiyon District; 2) Kh. Kholmatov jamoat of Shahritus District; and 3) Panj jamoat of Jayhun District. The activity in these three jamoats included: 1) preparing a list of land The Qubodiyon Perspective Plan Working Group defines vacant lands users; 2) verifying the title available in Qubodiyon District for the next five years, February 4. documents of land users and

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their lease terms; and 3) developing maps and defining relevant contours. In January and February 2020, three PPWG meetings were conducted in the following jamoats: 1) on January 30 in Kh. Kholmatov jamoat; 2) on February 4 in 20-solagii Istiqloliyati Tojikiston jamoat; and 3) on February 5 in Panj jamoat. As a result of these meetings, PPWG members: • Identified the vacant lands to be presented for auction during 2020 • Zoned these lands based on their qualities and characteristics • Analyzed the legal documentation of these lands • Defined vacant lands for the next five years

In addition, the digital LRF land maps with three zoning assignments were prepared and finalized. Land zoning on economic attractiveness is as follows:

• Green Zone – economically viable and attractive lands • Yellow Zone – lands in need of investment • Brown Zone – degraded lands

In March 2020, these maps, together with all the required information, were incorporated into the draft PPs, one for each of the three Jamoats, which were reviewed and finalized by LMDA short-term Land Administration Expert Ms. Namatbekova (complete with separate narratives and map sections). LMDA produced 40 copies of PPs for each district. Each narrative includes information regarding jamoat LRF lands (such as total area, user details, lease terms, etc.), and the mapping sections clearly show the three zones in each jamoat, the number of each land plot, as well as its size in hectares. On March 16, 2020, the PPs were presented for approval to the

members of local parliaments in

Shahritus and Jayhun districts, Jayhun Perspective Plan Working Group analyzed the legal documentation of Jayhun District lands, February 5. representatives of the state authority, local authorities and public organizations of the districts. As a result of local parliament meetings, all Majlis members approved the PPs of Shahritus and Jayhun districts, thus making them legally valid normative acts to be implemented. The PP of Qubodiyon District will be presented to Majlis members in June 2020. As agreed with Qubodiyon District Chair Mr. Talbak Sadriddinzoda, a public awareness campaign will be carried out in April and May 2020.

NEXT STEPS • Facilitate the approval of the newly developed Appraisal Law by the Parliament • Assist SIC in submitting the National Appraisal Standards to the GOTJ and subsequent adoption • Produce National Appraisal Standards • Conduct a roundtable on presenting the second edition of the draft Methodology on Determining the Market Value of Land Use Rights of Agricultural Lands • Produce the draft Methodology on Determining the Market Value of Land Use Rights of Agricultural Lands (second edition)

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• Assist the ABT in submitting the draft Regulation on Providing Loans Secured by Land Use Rights with the Right of Alienation to the NBT • Assist LLC SMART in producing and disseminating PPs to farmers • Prepare to conduct an auction in Shahritus District. • Conduct a roundtable on presenting the Analysis on United States Dollar value of leased lands • Assist the SLC in submitting the Providing Land Plots to Individuals and Legal Entities draft procedure to the GOTJ

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3. SIMPLIFY LAND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES LMDA’s ongoing support of Tajikistan’s SLC and state registration institution, the SUERIP, to improve procedures for registering immovable property has proven essential to the country’s development of its emerging vibrant land use market. Easing the registration of immovable property has and will continue to yield tangible impacts for rural citizens. This quarter, LMDA continued working with SUERIP and other stakeholders to streamline land registration procedures, identify additional opportunities and consolidate steps in the registration process, eliminating those that are not necessary.

BREAKDOWN OF ACHIEVEMENTS BY AREA

3.1 INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY OF SUERIP TO DELIVER STANDARDIZED, EFFICIENT LAND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES STRENGTHENED

Monitor the Reduction of Time and Cost of Land Registration Procedures for Clients and Farmers LMDA continued to monitor and work on reducing time and cost in the registration of immovable property as part of an ongoing effort to improve the overall immovable property registration system. On January 15, 2020, LMDA registration specialists met with SUERIP First Deputy Director Mr. Kahorov to discuss the launch of the chronometry application that will estimate the time for each step of cadastral work in the current system of the State Subsidiary Enterprise for Registration of Immovable Property (SSERIP) of Jomi District. On January 16, LMDA Specialists and the SSERIP staff of Jomi District analyzed the average time to complete each step in: 1) the registration of the land file for land parcel; and 2) cadastral work. The registration of the land file for land parcel included all steps starting from submission of an application for registration of land/immovable property and ending with receiving the State Certificate of Registration of Immovable Property. The process of cadastral work included submission of an application and preparation of the land file for land parcel. The results are shown in CHARTS 1 and 2.

Starting 2018, with the introduction of single-window principles, the time for registration of immovable property was reduced from 15 days to 4 days in 12 regional SUERIPs. Furthermore, in 2019 the introduction of an Automated Registration System reduced the registration time to three hours. Analysis of the registration time (Note: Please see Chart 1 on p.17 for detailed information) confirms that in 2020 it took two hours.

Also, the project made a chronometry of land cadaster as a baseline for comparison with implementation of the single-window principles and Automated Registration System. The chronometry of the land file preparation (land cadaster) was carried out by using the data as baseline before the introduction of single-window principles and automation and ranges to 15 working days. (Note: Please see Chart 2 on p.18 for detailed information)

To date, the first step for introducing single-window principles in land management is the implementation of the Standard on Cadaster, which will bring all land cadaster process procedures into a single and optimized system. The best international practice of introducing single-window principles and land process automatization shows time reduction for preparing a land file of up to three days.

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CHART 1: CHRONOMETRY OF THE REGISTRATION PROCESSES AFTER THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A SINGLE-WINDOW AND AN AUTOMATED REGISTRATION SYSTEM

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CHART 2: CHRONOMETRY FOR CADASTRAL ACTIVITIES WITHOUT A SINGLE-WINDOW AND AN AUTOMATED CADASTER SYSTEM

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Facilitate Approval of the Standard on Cadaster The adoption of the Standard on Cadaster is necessary for the following reasons: • It unifies the movement process of documents for cadastral services delivery. • The Standard on Cadaster will be used as a baseline for the development of modules on cadaster in the Automated Registration System. • The information on cadastral services will be open to all consumers.

Standard on Cadaster consists of the following main sections: • General guidelines for conducting cadastral services • Cadastral services procedures • Description and characteristics of cadastral services procedures • Chart on implementation of cadastral services procedures

On February 26, 2020, LMDA registration specialists together with short-term Registration Expert Mr. Bakytbek Dzhusupbekov facilitated a roundtable discussion with six SUERIP specialists to finalize the Standard on Cadaster. Participants discussed all recommendations and suggestions and included them in the document. All attendees agreed that the final Standard on Cadaster, after being translated into Tajik, should be submitted to SUERIP Director Mr. Rahmon Umariyon for approval in April 2020.

3.2 LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS’ CAPACITY TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION AND EFFECTIVE SERVICES RELATED TO LAND REGISTRATION IMPROVED

Provide Support to SUERIP/SLC Representatives at the National and Regional Level to Deliver Trainings in Project-Supported Training Centers To date, two SUERIP training centers were opened with LMDA assistance. Employees are trained to provide high-quality consumer services.

The designation of borders and the introduction of new technologies in cadastral procedures are essential for effective land use. Lack of maps, inaccurate data on the area of land plots and wrong location of land plots slow the development of land markets. In this regard, the project prepared special training modules on technical skills for using GIS programs, cadastral surveying technology and digital map compilation to improve the professional level of SUERIP personnel.

This quarter, four training sessions were conducted at SUERIP training centers. On February 18 and 19, SSERIP Land Survey Specialists learn how to use ArcGIS software at the 2020, LMDA supported a two-day SUERIP training center in Khatlon Region, March 17. regional training session with 25 participants on acts and laws related to the registration process at the SUERIP training center of Khatlon Region. From February 18 to 21, SUERIP Head of Registration Department Mr. Faizali Musavarov conducted a four-day training session with 18 participants on acts and laws related to the registration process at the national SUERIP training center in Dushanbe.

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On March 4, 2020, SUERIP Land Survey Department Senior Specialist, Mr. Zafar Kurbonov, conducted a training session on Automated Registration Software and drone usage for 20 participants at the national SUERIP training center, and on March 17, LMDA supported a regional training session on the same topic for 18 regional SSERIP Land Survey Specialists at the SUERIP training center in Khatlon Region.

Integration of the Land Management Department to Automated Registration and a Database Management System Through Automation of Cadastral Procedures The project supported SUERIP to use innovative technology, such as drones, to integrate visual inputs collected by drones into the digital mapping system and transfer them to the ArcGIS software.

As per an earlier agreement, on December 30, 2019, 13 computers and ArcGIS software were passed onto SUERIP. On March 17, 2020, LMDA supported a regional training session on Automated Registration Software and drone usage for 18 regional SSERIP Land Survey Specialists in SUERIP training center of Khatlon Region. Participants also learned about integration of the cadastral activities into single-window principles. In March 2020, LMDA developed and officially handed over six copies of the training modules, Standard on Cadaster, in Russian to the SUERIP trainers. The modules will be used at the national SUERIP training center in Dushanbe.

NEXT STEPS • Collaborate with SUERIP on approval of the submitted Standard on Cadaster • Prepare (of presentations, etc.) for the final LMDA conference • Monitor trainings at regional and national levels

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4. INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF AND PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND MARKETS This quarter, LMDA continued to support greater transparency in land administration by providing updated informational materials for ongoing dissemination, as well as training sessions for farmers on land use markets and protection of farmers’ land use rights in the project’s 12 target districts in Khatlon Region. 1. Throughout these districts, informational materials such as print brochures and booklets on land reform and land use markets were widely distributed and made available in all local government offices, jamoats, and LACs. 2. LMDA continues to increase capacity building of rural activists (tashabbuskors) and update all beneficiaries on changes to relevant laws regarding land market implementation. Further training sessions were held to providers of information and advice, especially LAC attorneys and tashabbuskors, to ensure that they are able to inform farmers of all relevant changes to land legislation. In addition, training sessions were held for local government officials and other stakeholders, including those in civil society, for-profit and not-for-profit entities and other land sector professionals.

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4.1 IMPROVE ABILITY OF NONGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE LEGAL AWARENESS AND LEGAL SERVICES ON LAND REFORM Support Nongovernmental Service Providers to Increase Legal Awareness of Farmers in Each District within the Zone of Influence (ZOI) Training for farmers During this quarter, LMDA continued conducting training sessions for farmers and local government officials to increase public awareness and knowledge of land issues. The project conducted training sessions for farmers in the 12 target districts via a nongovernmental organization (NGO) grant obtained and distributed to six public organizations (POs): Ruhafzo, Bonuvoni Fardo, Fazoi Solim, Sakina, Mahbuba and Tajikagrofond. These POs conducted a total of 540 training sessions for 9,849 farmers (4,761 female/5,088 male) in the targeted districts on the following seven topics: 1) creating dehkan farms as an individual enterprise and legal entity; 2) the inheritance of land use rights; 3) leasing of land; 4) taxation of dehkan farms; 5) damage compensation for land users when land is withdrawn from circulation; 6) allocation of land plots for dehkan farm creation; and 7) transfer of land from one category to another.

On February 4, 2020, LMDA conducted a training of trainers (TOT) session for 30 (20 females/10 males) staff from the six

POs. The following topics were discussed: 1) creating dehkan farms as an individual enterprise and legal entity; 2) inheritance of land use rights; 3) leasing of land; 4) taxation of dehkan farms; 5) damage compensation for land users when land is withdrawn from circulation; 6) allocation of land plots for dehkan farm creation; 7) transfer of Mr. Alisher Murodzida, trainer of PO Sakina, discusses training session land from one category to another; topic, taxation of dehkan farms, February 4. and 8) PO reporting issues. All Feed The Future – Tajikistan Land Market Development Activity Quarterly Report Year 4, Quarter 2 21

TOT participants received training modules to use when conducting their own sessions for farmers, as well as booklets and brochures to distribute to project beneficiaries.

Promoting the Land-Use Rights of Female Farmer Groups During the reporting period, two POs, Marifat and Huquq va Rushdi Jomeai Dehot, continued to work with the project in conducting training sessions for female farmers. The two POs conducted 144 training sessions for 2,876 female farmers in the 12 target districts to promote the land use rights of female farmers and target beneficiaries. Most training participants were from women’s groups which had been put in contact with LMDA by the Feed the Future Tajikistan Agriculture and Water Activity (TAWA).

This quarter, training sessions were conducted on a range of issues concerning termination of land use rights, grounds and procedures for individual's voluntary waiver of land use rights made in writing, and the rights for creating a dehkan farm and organization and maintenance of personal subsidiary plots. Both POs were provided with brochures (Women’s Rights to Land), booklets (Women and Land) and Agroinform TJ newspapers, which in turn were distributed to the training participants. The training sessions were conducted evenly between the two POs, with Marifat conducting 72 training sessions in six districts of Khatlon Region: Dusti, Jaloliddini Balhi, Jayhun, Nosiri Khisrav, Qubodiyon and Shahritus; and PO Huquq va Rushdi Jomeai Dehot likewise conducting 72 training sessions in six districts of Khatlon Region: Jomi, Khuroson, Kushoniyon, Levakant, Vakhsh and Yovon.

Provide Support to Local Activists (Tashabbuskors) to Share Land-Related Information with the Rural Population LMDA continued to work with 67 tashabbuskors in many areas, including organizing roundtable discussions involving local government representatives, providing one-on-one informational consultations to farmers on an as-needed basis, helping rural citizens understand land legislation and land reform initiatives, accompanying farmers through land registration application steps and in court proceedings and informing LMDA’s future training themes. This quarter, tashabbuskors provided consultations with 4,616 farmers (1,585 female/3,031 male) and 84 roundtable discussions for 1,875 participants (620 female/1,255 male), including 117 local government representatives, out of which 11 were female.

Informational Consultations

Yovon 541 A. Jomi 517 Qubodiyon 482 4616 Kushoniyon 451 J. Balkhi 448 Vakhsh 394 1585 Shahritus 384 Jayhun 377 Dusti 364 Total Female Khuroson 315 Nosiri Khisrav 206 Levakant 137

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This quarter, tashabbuskors provided many consultations regarding the dehkan farm reorganization taxation, agreements used in agriculture and registration of dehkan farms, as well as rental of land, inheritance of land and freedom to farm. These themes were chosen because after the harvest season, many farmers are interested in creating their own dehkan farms.

On February 5, 2020, LMDA conducted a quarterly meeting for tashabbuskors with 88 participants, including 68

Tashabbuskor Network members and Mr. Nazirkhuja Yoftulloev, tashabbuskor of jamoat Rudaki in Vakhsh 20 LAC attorneys. Participants District, shares his ideas regarding the quarterly plan, February 5. discussed the following topics: 1) cooperation between the Tashabbuskor Network and 12 LACs; 2) tashabbuskors’ quarterly plan; 3) transition of land from one category to another; 4) land allocation to dehkan farms and 5) compensation of losses to land users and losses associated with the withdrawal of land from circulation.

Increase the Capacity of Lawyers (of LACs) to Resolve Land Disputes LMDA has helped to create and sustain 12 LACs — one in each of the 12 targeted districts — staffed by 43 attorneys who are providing advice and representation to farmers in land disputes.

The 12 LACs provided legal services, including consultations for 1,823 farmers (885 female/938 male) and participated in 28 court cases representing farmers on issues regarding the unauthorized seizure of land plots, the taxation of dehkan farms, land plot allocation and illegal exclusion from dehkan farm structure. Of these 28 cases, eight were won, 20 claims are still pending and 18 land disputes were resolved by mediation. Quarterly meeting of the LACs On February 25, 2020, LMDA conducted a quarterly meeting for 43 LAC attorneys (14 female/ 29 male). Attorneys discussed: 1) the main steps of PP development on the use of LRF and SLF lands; 2) legal regulation of the use of LRF and SLF lands; 3) amendments to the Mortgage Law; 4) LAC business plan; and 5) an updated marketing strategy plan for 2020– 2025. All meeting participants received LMDA-produced booklets and The Head of Kushoniyon LAC Ms. Gulraftor Kodirova shares her ideas brochures to distribute to project for the next year’s plan, February 25. beneficiaries.

Facilitate the mentorship of Legal Aid Center attorneys Recognizing that certain LACs are stronger performers than others, LMDA facilitated the mentorship of less-experienced attorneys by those in higher-performing LACs. This was done via training sessions on the resolution of land disputes at the Economic Court of the RT via mediation, and on consulting techniques (oral and written).

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Mrs. Latofat Mirzoeva, attorney of Jaloliddini Balhi District LAC gives consultations on taxation of dehkan farm and illegal exclusion from dehkan farm structure to local farmers.

This quarter, higher-performing attorneys mentored attorneys in the following districts with these results: • Jayhun District LAC attorneys mentored three LACs: 1) Dusti LAC; 2) the Nosiri Khisrav LAC; and 3) Shahritus LAC. As a direct result, Dusti LAC won the case of Mr. Hakimov, Head of dehkan farm Abdullo Azim, on February 17, 2020. Jayhun LAC attorney assistance involved working together with the less-experienced Dusti attorneys in the Economic Court of Khatlon Region and demonstrating how to protect the land use rights of Mr. Hakimov. • Jayhun LAC attorneys were involved in providing mentorship for Nosiri Khisrav LAC, which won the case involving Mr. Jurabek Namozov on March 18, 2020. Specifically, Jayhun LAC attorneys provided mentoring in the preparation for the claim on inheritance rights to land on behalf of Mr. Namozov and his siblings. In addition, Jayhun District LAC attorneys worked with the less-experienced Shahritus attorneys in the Economic Court of Khatlon Region and in protecting the land use rights of four farmers, Mr. Jonibek Davlatov, Ms. Ahli Loikova, Ms. Zuhra Pulatova and Ms. Zulfiya Rahmonova. The land dispute was resolved by mediation due to mutual agreement on March 5, 2020. Yovon LAC attorneys mentored Attorneys of Jayhun District LAC, March 16. the Khuroson LAC, which resolved the case of Ms. Surayo Juraboeva by mediation.

4.2 AWARENESS OF LAND-RELATED LAWS AMONG RELEVANT GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL INCREASED

Conduct Peer Discussion Through Roundtable Discussions and Seminars Between Local Government Personnel Involved in the Land Market Development Process and Farmers On February 18 to 19, 2020, LMDA supported a two-day regional training session on acts and laws related to the registration process with 25 participants in the SUERIP training center of Khatlon

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Region. Also, on February 18 to 21, 2020, SUERIP Head of Registration Department Mr. Musavarov conducted a four-day training session with 18 participants on the same topic in the national SUERIP training center.

On March 17, 2020, LMDA supported a regional training session on Automated Registration Software and drone usage for 18 regional SSERIP Land Survey Specialists in the SUERIP training center of Khatlon Region. Participants also learned about integration of the cadastral activities into single-window principles.

4.3 AWARENESS OF FREEDOM TO FARM, LAND REFORM, AND LAND USE RIGHTS AMONG FEED THE FUTURE TAJKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY TARGET POPULATION INCREASED

Radio and Television Programs This quarter LMDA continued to support the production of radio and television programs reaching target beneficiaries (farmers, rural citizens, local government officials, women and youth) in the ZOI through local grantee LLC Simoi Mustaqili Tojikiston (LLC SMT). LLC SMT produced and broadcast three 12-minute monthly television programs via channel Jahonnamo and six 15-minute radio programs via Radio Tajikistan. The aim of the three television programs was to inform the public about land use issues and highlight project success stories, which include: 1) lawyers in the 12 LACs offering services to land users in Khatlon Region; 2) increasing farmers' access to land in Khatlon Region; 3) examples of farmers who returned their land shares with the assistance of tashabbuskors and LAC lawyers; 4) increasing women farmers’ legal knowledge through PO training; 5) benefits and drawbacks of PPs and new amendments to the Tajik Law on Mortgage, both of which were discussed by LAC lawyers in Khatlon Region; and 6) strengthening women’s leadership skills and the role of women in society in Khatlon Region.

Newspaper on Land Reform Print media is the main and most reliable source of information in rural areas. A follow-on grant agreement for grantee PO Neksigol Mushovir, established by LMDA this quarter, facilitated the publication and distribution of 15,000 copies (5,000 per month) of the monthly Agroinform TJ newspaper to stakeholders in the 12 targeted districts. A total of 16 articles by different authors were published in the three monthly issues, including two success stories: 1) in the January 2020 edition, about Mr. Abdurasul Gulomov, a resident of Dekhkanabad village of Dusti District who received six hectares of his land share in Dusti District with the assistance of Ms. Latofat Atoeva, Dusti District tashabbuskor; and 2) in the February 2020 edition, a success story, From Cattle Breeding to Farming, about the Ishturanovs family, residents of Ishmurod Niyozov jamoat of Qubodiyon District, who struggled with no access to their land, and finally regained access to their land and garden with the help of the local tashabbuskor, Mr. Alaverdi Saimuratov.

In addition, each newspaper edition published lists and contact information for all SUERIP offices and LACs working with LMDA assistance in the 12 targeted districts.

Update Informational Brochures and Develop New Informational Materials About Land Issues Another effective way of disseminating information to beneficiaries and local government officials is through brochures and leaflets containing the most recent updates regarding land reform issues. This quarter, LMDA facilitated the publishing and distribution of 42,555 brochures and booklets in both Tajik and Russian to all jamoat offices, local government officials, tashabbuskors, farmers, LAC attorneys and women’s groups in the 12 target districts.

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• Brochure: Templates of Procedural Documents at the Economic Court – contains information on claims, court decisions and complaints, in Tajik (440 copies) • Booklet: The Many Ways SUERIP Office Can Help You – provides information about the 13 SUERIP regional offices’ activities based on single-window principles, in Tajik (6,600 copies)

In February 2020, 11,515 brochures and booklets: • Booklet: New amendments to the Law on Mortgage – provides information on new changes to Mortgage Law, in Tajik and Russian (6,000 copies) • Brochure: Dehkan Farm Taxation – provides information on types of taxes, tax payment order and procedures, tax breaks and tax deductions for dehkan farms, in Tajik (5,515 copies)

In March 2020, 24,000 brochures and booklets: • Brochure: Creating Dehkan Farms as an Individual Enterprise and Legal Entity – provides information on creating a dehkan farm as an individual enterprise and as a legal entity, in Tajik (11,000 copies) • Booklet: Access to the Secured Loans on Land Use Rights – provides information on key amendments to the Mortgage Law and how land use rights could help with receiving a loan, in Tajik (13,000 copies)

External Stakeholders Outreach and Project Information Dissemination LMDA, along with the project’s subcontractor, OSC, explore different avenues to engage in global outreach to USAID and other U.S. Government stakeholders to highlight LMDA activities, results and success stories and to promote increased understanding of critical land market development activities and their potential relevance to the global land reform development community.

Regarding the first land use rights auction, USAID republished an article, Making History – USAID supports first land auction in Tajikistan, on USAID Medium, and a photo story, From Rulers to Drones, was published on USAID Exposure.

A video about the PP as a new approach for state-owned agriculture lands in Tajikistan was featured in an LMDA-created video published on USAID’s Central Asia Rep YouTube channel. In addition, a forum to promote female farmer’s leadership in the Khatlon Region was shared on USAID Central Asia’s Facebook page.

4.4 SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABILITY OF LACs Sustainability analysis In the fourth project year, all LACs are expected to be 100% financially independent. Although the project will continue covering LACs for consultations on land issues that they provide beneficiaries and for roundtable discussion expenses, it will cease to remunerate attorneys. Funds to cover this expense will instead come from the fees received by LACs from resolving disputes and providing legal representation.

The analysis of LACs’ financial data received for the reporting period (January – March 2020) showed that all LACs clearly aim to achieve the planned financial goals. Despite the relatively high level of competition in the regions, all 12 LACs managed to achieve good financial performance for the reporting period. Half of the LACs exceeded their financial plan by an average of 21%, and 40% of the other LACs fell short of the financial plan but only by 1% to 13%, which is generally not critical.

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In the last three months, in a great success for LMDA, seven LACs — Levakant, Kushoniyon, Jomi, Qubodiyon, Vakhsh, Dusti, and Jayhun— achieved 100% financial sustainability. Five LACs, Jaloliddini Balhi, Khuroson, Yovon, Shahritus and Nosiri Khisrav, are still in the process of achieving the target goal. LLC SMART will focus on providing support to the five LACs (Jaloliddini Balhi, Khuroson, Yovon, Shahritus and Nosiri Khisrav) that are under 100% in order to help them to achieve financial sustainability.

SMART Consulting Training for LACs On January 29, 2020, the project Chief of Party, Mrs. Chynara Arapova, and Chemonics Director, Mr. John Thissen, along with LLC SMART, conducted two roundtables for 1) sustainable LACs and 2) LACs that need assistance to discuss the implementation of business plans and marketing strategies of each LAC in the 12 target districts. The attorneys of each LAC shared their progress in fulfilling the financial plans of the business plan as well as activities to implement the marketing strategy. Participants discussed sustainable provision of legal services on land issues after the completion of the project. Attorneys mainly shared their Roundtable discussion with representatives from sustainable LACs, January 29. plans to pursue a marketing strategy to build their LAC’s client base.

One of the key discussions was the sustainability of the training for new LAC attorneys on land law when trained attorneys leave LACs. Following up on this, the project will request applications from existing (sustainable) training centers for grants to develop training materials to extend the training of new attorneys in land law practice. Another project discussion concerned LACs’ marketing and business plans, which resulted in a decision to revise the LACs’ marketing and business plans and to design plans that would not be based on project support but on cooperation with local TV and radio.

In accordance with the recommendations taken at the roundtable, on February 25, 2020, LMDA conducted a quarterly meeting with 43 LAC attorneys from the 12 LACs of Khatlon Region, where an LLC SMART specialist reviewed each LAC business plan. Participants brainstormed and discussed ideas on developing a new marketing strategy to reach sustainability. As a result, all LACs’ updated their marketing plans for 2020–2025.

NEXT STEPS • Support NGOs to increase legal awareness of farmers in each of the 12 target districts • Monitor training sessions by POs specifically for female farmers as well as separate mixed- gender training sessions (district TBD) • Support local activists (tashabbuskors) to provide information services to rural citizens • Support LAC attorneys to resolve land disputes • Facilitate the mentoring of LACs • Conduct peer roundtable discussions, public-private dialogue and seminars for farmers

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• Produce radio/television programs and a monthly newspaper on land reform • Update informational brochures and develop new informational materials about land issues • Monitor business plan implementation and assessment of LACs’ progress toward sustainability. Consultative support will be provided through face-to-face meetings and telephone conversations to discuss difficulties in the implementation of the business plans and methods to resolve them.

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II. GENDER FOCUS

LMDA aims to increase women’s awareness and legal literacy on land use rights and land reform, thus ensuring rural female farmers are aware of changes in land policy so they too can participate in the land use rights market. Strengthening the capacity of female leaders in the land reform process and increasing women’s access to land and their ability to exercise their rights to land will ensure the development of a basic livelihood and an adequate standard of living. Highlights of this quarter’s gender mainstreaming activities include the following: • Training on land issues for female farmer groups • The Female Forum on Promotion of Female Farmers’ Leadership in Khatlon Region, held on February 20, 2020. • The project’s fourth Annual Conference on Women’s Rights to Land on March 5, 2020, aimed to increase women leaders’ potential in the Khatlon Region in recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8.

INCREASING THE KNOWLEDGE BASE OF FEMALE FARMERS THROUGH SPECIAL TARGETED TRAININGS

In order to protect, promote and advance female farmers’ land use rights, the project organized special training for female farmer groups about agricultural land issues, as most women in target districts lack this information. LMDA closely collaborated with other USAID projects — Feed the Future Tajikistan Agriculture and Water Activity (TAWA) and Agribusiness Competitiveness Activity in Tajikistan (ACAT) — and after receiving the list of their special female farmer groups, set up training on land issues.

During the reporting period, two LMDA grantee POs (NGOs), Marifat and Hukuk Va Rushdi Jomeai Dehot, conducted 144 trainings for 2,876 female farmers on women’s right to land use and gender- equitable provision of land use rights for both women and men. Each PO conducted 24 training sessions per month in the 12 target districts. LMDA also developed and distributed a specific gender- equitable brochure and leaflet on women’s right to land use, which use non-technical language to explain all key elements of land rights.

Female Forum

Since the beginning of the project, LMDA designed a platform to promote the awareness of female farmers on land use rights, a platform where women can share their own experiences and success stories in their own words. The platform became a quarterly Female Forum where female attorneys, tashabbuskors and farmers Female attorneys have an active discussion with PO trainers and female farmers at the Female Forum on Promotion of Female Farmers’ Leadership in the Khatlon who became heads of their Region, February 20. own dehkan farms shared their experiences and motivated other female farmers to fight for their land use rights.

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On February 20, 2020, LMDA conducted a Female Forum, Promotion of Female Farmers’ Leadership in Khatlon Region. Participants included 26 female farmers, dehkan farm leaders, female tashabbuskors, female attorneys, a female registrar, trainers and a USAID representative. All attendees were involved in an active discussion and had a question-and-answer session with trainers of the PO Huquq va Rushdi Jomeai Dehot, tashabbuskors, the SUERIP Registrar of Bokhtar city and LAC attorneys of Jaloliddini Balhi, Kushoniyon, Levakant and Nosiri Khisrav.

Presentations included: 1) a review of results of LMDA’s gender approach over the past year, given by the project’s Gender Specialist Ms. Nodira Qodirova, who stated that LMDA’s goal is to support female farmers to assume more leadership positions; and 2) the positive impact of Hukuk Va Rushdi Jomeai Dehot trainings for female farmers given by the PO’s trainer, Mr. Saidali Khaitov. In addition: • Tashabbuskor Network Director, Mr. Rahmatullo Bobomurodov, made a presentation on activities of tashabbuskors and highlighted female tashabbuskors’ support. Following his presentation, a female tashabbuskor from Jayhun District, Ms. Nargis Juraeva, shared her experiences and contributions to supporting female farmers. • SUERIP Registrar of Bokhtar city, Ms. Shafoat Saidova, presented the increase of recruitment of female registrars. The number of women specialists in SUERIP increased to 13 in FY 2020 (there were no female registrars in FY 2018). She noted that with USAID support and the project assistance, SUERIP has undergone major changes and improved procedures for registering immovable property by meeting international standards. She also noted that the provision of modern software and computers eased the work of registrars. • Four female LAC attorneys — Ms. Zaragul Rahimova from Levakand, Ms. Mavjigul Bubieva from Nosiri Khisrav, Ms. Latofat Mirzoeva from Jaloliddini Balhi and Ms. Bahrinisso Qodirova from Kushoniyon — shared their experiences working with female farmers before and after LMDA’s collaborative efforts, highlighting the increase in customers satisfaction after the project’s involvement. • The forum ended with participants gathering into discussion groups to share more of their experiences and discuss issues raised during the forum.

Female farmers participating in the Female Forum, Promotion of Female Farmers’ Leadership in Khatlon Region, in Bokhtar city, February 20.

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LMDA ORGANIZES AND HOSTS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS TO LAND, WITH A FOCUS ON THE LEADERSHIP OF WOMEN IN KHATLON REGION To review and discuss annual results and schedule activities of project supported female groups, LMDA conducted annual conferences in Khatlon Region. The conferences brought together female heads of dehkan farms, representatives of female groups, farmers, female attorneys, tashabbuskors and representatives of local authorities, who shared their experiences and best practices on land- related issues learned during the year. This quarter, LMDA hosted the Annual Conference on Women’s Rights to Land in Bokhtar for 52 participants. This final special conference for women was conducted on March 5, 2020, in honor of International Women’s Day. Participants included a wide range of female groups, such as female farmers, tashabbuskors, attorneys, PO trainers, representatives from SUERIP, SLC,

Women and Family Affairs Committee of Khatlon Region, LMDA grantees that conduct educational trainings on farmers’ land rights, The Head of the Women and Family Affairs Committee of Khatlon Region, USAID representatives and mass Ms. Rano Rahimzoda, congratulates LMDA on its results, media. March 5. Participants discussed the most recent land reform achievements, including strengthening the capacity of female leaders in the land reform process, specifically LMDA’s efforts in recent years that have led to an increase in the number of dehkan farms run by women, which ensures an adequate standard of living and the development of a basic livelihood.

LMDA Deputy Chief of Party Ms. Nodira Sidykova opened the conference with a speech on the project’s results emphasizing the need to continue to secure women’s access to land. . Following this, SLC Gender Specialist Ms. Mukaddas Yodgorova made a presentation on the role of women in land reform, progress in land reform in recent years and female farmers’ contribution to Khatlon Region and the country as a whole. After the presentation, SUERIP Registrar Ms. Saidova, highlighted the impact of SUERIP’s single-window approach, which was implemented with LMDA support and has dramatically increased the state registration of female farmers’ land use rights. LMDA Gender Specialist Ms. Qodirova presented LMDA’s gender approach, which included the promotion of female farmer leadership via the Tashabbuskor Network, LACs and registration offices and has led to an increase in the number of female-run dehkan farms. The presentation was followed by the gender- related video produced by LMDA, Five Women Farmers, about five female farmers from Qubodiyon District who, thanks to LMDA support, were able to retrieve the land rights to their respective plots from a male farmer who had illegally claimed the rights.

The Head of the Women and Family Affairs Committee of Khatlon Region, Ms. Rano Rahimzoda, noted that the capacity of female farmers was strengthened with the project’s support and congratulated LMDA for its results. Covered widely by a number of media outlets, including TV and radio stations, the conference ended with participants sharing their recommendations and discussing plans to continue increasing women’s leadership roles and land use rights ownership.

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Participants in LMDA’s fourth Annual Conference on Women’s Rights to Land in honor of International Women’s Day, March 5.

USAID Gender Adviser, Ms. Malika Jurakulova, asks Khuroson LAC attorney, Ms. Sabohat Azizova, shares a success participants a question. story of female farmer, Ms. Gulbarg Huseinova.

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SUCCESS STORY

Land lease auctions increase transparency Impressive results in access to land in Jomi and income for local governments District When Tajikistan achieved independence in 1991, up to 35% of agricultural land was managed by local governments. Leasing state land was complicated, inefficient, time-consuming and not transparent. Farmers had unequal access to land and information on lease payments and often

did not understand why one farmer received land but not another. As a result, leasing land failed to raise income for local governments.

Recognizing the important role of these lands in a small, mountainous

country where arable agricultural lands are assessed at 7% of the country’s territory, LMDA supported improved management of Special Land Fund (SLF) and Land Reserve Fund (LRF) land by local government “As a result of two auctions officials. LMDA supported officials in conducting land lease auctions, held in 2019 in Yakkatut allowing the transferability of land use rights in two target districts (Jomi Jamoat of Jomi District, the and Yovon). The auctions are new tools providing transparent and local government expects effective ways not only to lease land, but also to raise income for local the state budget to be governments. Mr. Safar Rahimzoda, the First Deputy Chair of Jomi replenished by 189,948.00 District, who helps to manage the district’s infrastructure and other civic TJS, excluding land tax needs, collaborated closely with LMDA to auction off available land based on government priority. He remarked: payment, for the terms of three-year lease agreements The first auction had impressive results. Given the active participation of signed. Awareness-raising the local population in the auction and their interest in leasing state activities on leasing reserve agricultural lands, we approached the project with a request to assist in fund lands will lay the holding another auction…. foundation for transparent The first land auction in Jomi took place on October 1, 2019, in Yakkatut land allocation and ensure Jamoat with 21 applications received. All auction participants had open accessibility for everyone to and equal access to bid for agricultural land plots from the SLF. According receive land on a competitive to the estimates made by the appraisers, the minimum starting lease basis. It should also be noted payment for one hectare of irrigated arable land in Yakkatut Jamoat of that in case of violation of Jomi District was 1,110.00 TJS (114 USD) per hectare, and the maximum land legislation, lessees will actual price amounted to 1,600.00 TJS (165 USD). Winners secured their be held liable in accordance land use rights by signing lease agreements with the local government for with the Land Code and the next three years. applicable laws of the Republic of Tajikistan. I The transparent and open access to leasing land from the SLF increased would like to express my the number of applicants dramatically by 85%. Mr. Rahimzoda noted: gratitude to the project for …on December 19, 2019, 31.16 hectares of irrigated arable land were put longstanding cooperation up, which was almost double the area of the first auction; 39 applications and support in the were submitted for 16 lots. implementation of the next stage of land reform in Bidding for this land was highly competitive, and the maximum actual Tajikistan, which will show price of arable land at the second auction reached 2,470.00 TJS (255 positive results. I hope for USD) per hectare, which exceeded the price at the first auction by 54%! our further cooperation.” - The analysis revealed that the demand for land is high, even for First Deputy Chair of Jomi temporary use. The auctions helped to strengthen local government, District, Mr. Safar improve the district’s revenue, and raise farmers’ income and standard of Rahimzoda. living. The two auctions leased 51 hectares of land from the SLF and raised 63,316 TJS per year (6,534 USD per year) in Jomi District. Since U.S. Agency for International the lease agreement is for three years, the total income to be added to the Development local budget will be 189,948 TJS (19,602 USD). The funds are allocated www.usaid.gov to projects such as land and infrastructure improvement, municipal road

construction and improvement of the local road network.

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ANNEX A. PROJECT PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

As part of the Feed the Future initiative, LMDA reports on its performance into the Feed the Future Monitoring System (FTFMS) on an annual basis.

To track and manage the project’s progress, LMDA developed its Activity Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (AMEP), which was approved by USAID on December 23, 2016. The AMEP was updated first on November 20, 2018 to align with the new requirements of the FTFMS, and the last time on December 13, 2019, upon USAID’s request to update the targets since most of the original indicators have been overachieved. This report includes the project’s cumulative results for 22 indicators for FY 2020 Quarter 2. Targets for 12 indicators were achieved or exceeded, and the remaining ten indicators are expected to be achieved by the end of FY 2020. Data on two indicators are reported on an annual basis: 2.8 – Increased awareness of farmers regarding their rights in the target area, and 3.2 – Percent reduction in time and cost to register property.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Indicator 1.1 Number of specific pieces of tenure and property rights legislation or implementing regulations proposed, adopted, and/or implemented positively affecting property rights of urban and/or rural poor as a result of USG assistance (STARR)

Measures the number of land-related laws, policies, regulations, and administrative procedures improved through LMDA assistance.

This indicator counts the number of land-related policies and legal instruments that have completed one or several of the following five procedural stages of regulatory Number of Laws and Regulations drafting/improvement: Supported by the Project

Stage 1: Analyzed Year 4 (target) Stage 2: Public debate and/or consultation with stakeholders Year 4, Quarter Stage 3: Drafted or revised 2 (actual) Stage 4: Received official approval Stage 5: Implemented 0 3 6 9 12

Year 4, Quarter As of the end of the reporting period, Year 4 (target) 2 (actual) LMDA supported a cumulative total of 12 land-related policies and legal Cumulative 12 10 instruments through at least one of these stages. These laws and regulations are summarized in Table 1 below.

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TABLE 1: STATUS OF IMPROVEMENTS TO LAWS AND REGULATIONS STAGES # LAWS AND REGULATIONS 1 2 3 4 5

1 State Registration of Immovable Property and Rights Law Rules, Registration Procedures, Maintenance, and Forms of Registration Cards, Registration Files, Registration of 2 Applications, and the Assignment of a Cadastral Number of Immovable Property N/A N/A

3 Mortgage Law

4 Appraisal Law

5 Land Policy Concept (2030)

6 Short-term Land Strategy (2017–2021)

7 GOTJ Regulation on Rights of Alienation GOTJ Draft Rules on Transacting with Land Use Rights in the 8 Land Use Rights Market

9 Land Appraisal Law Procedure on Providing Land Plots to Individuals and Legal 10 Entities

11 Civil Code

12 Tax Code

Indicator 1.2 Percent of individuals trained in land tenure Percent of Individuals Who Correctly and property rights as a result of Identify Training Learning Objectives USG assistance who correctly After 30 Days identify learning objectives of the training 30 days after the Year 4 (target) training (STARR) Year 4, Quarter 2 The percent of individuals who received (actual) training sessions in registration, 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% surveying, conflict resolution, land allocation, land use planning, land Year 4, Quarter 2 Year 4 (target) legislation, land management, (actual) resettlement, restitution, or new Percent 99% 95% technologies who correctly identified the key learning objectives of the training 30 days after its completion.

Under this indicator, the project measures the knowledge of the training participants by conducting surveys 30 days after the completion of training. The survey is conducted by LLC Tahlil va Mashvarat, via phone interviews. The survey found that 99% of the people trained during the second quarter of FY 2020 correctly identified the key learning objectives 30 days later. The results for this indicator are calculated on a quarterly basis.

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Indicator 1.3 Number of land and property rights disputes resolved Number of Land and Property Right by local authorities, contractors, Disputes Resolved with Project Support mediators, or courts as a result of USG assistance (STARR) Year 4 (target)

Measures the number of land and Year 4, Quarter property rights disputes resolved by local 2 (actual) authorities, contractors, mediators, or courts. 0 100 200 300 400

Results for this indicator are measured Year 4, Quarter Year 4 (target) based on the number of court 2 (actual) representations and mediations done Cumulative 392 400 by LACs operating in the 12 target districts of Khatlon Region. During the reporting period, project-supported LACs were involved in the resolution of eight court cases, all of which were resolved to the benefit of farmers; and 18 disputes via mediation, all of which were also resolved to the benefit of farmer beneficiaries. The total number of resolved disputes during the reporting period is 26. With 366 disputes resolved during prior periods, a cumulative total of 392 land and property rights disputes were resolved with project support by the end of the reporting period.

Indicator 1.4 Percent of people with access to a land administration or Percent of People with Access to Land service entity, office, or related Who Report Awareness of the Services facility that the project technically or Offered physically establishes or upgrades who report awareness and Year 4 (target) understanding of the services offered (STARR) Year 4, Quarter 2 (actual) Measures the percent of adults who: 1) report awareness of the entity, office, or 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% related facility, 2) can identify one or more Year 4, Quarter Year 4 (target) services offered by the entity, office, or 2 (actual) related facility, and 3) report valuing the Percent 85% 85% service offered by the entity, office, or related facility. Interventions that include both technical and physical components are counted once, and any entity can be counted once in the year that the upgrade/establishment occurs.

Results for this indicator are measured with a survey conducted by LLC Tahlil va Mashvarat among visitors of 13 LMDA-supported SUERIP offices. During this reporting period, 85% of farmers demonstrated an understanding of the services provided by these offices. The result for this indicator is calculated on a quarterly basis and is not cumulative.

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Indicator 1.5 Number of parcels with relevant parcel information Number of Parcels Registered by Land corrected or incorporated into an Registration Offices Supported by the official land administration system Project (whether a system for the property registry, cadaster, or an Year 4 (target) integrated system) as a result of USG assistance (STARR) Year 4, Quarter 2 (actual) This may include newly digitized parcel rights, updated parcel attributes, parcels 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 with boundary revisions or ownership rights Year 4, Quarter Year 4 (target) corrected, and parcels with newly 2 (actual) formalized rights. Reporting can include all Cumulative 2425 2430 parcels registered after the USG provided assistance or funding to the government or other authority to improve its system, which resulted in parcel information being corrected or incorporated into an official land administration system.

During the reporting period, 194 new parcels were registered in the ZOI. Results achieved under this indicator are measured using information from 13 SUERIP offices. Added to the 2,231 parcels registered during prior periods, a cumulative total of 2,425 parcels have been registered by the land administration system in the ZOI.

Indicator 1.6 Number of people with secure tenure rights to land, with legally recognized documentation and who perceive their rights to land as secure as a result of USG assistance (STARR)

Measures the number of adults who have Number of People Who Perceive Their Rights to Land Secure After Receiving received legally recognized documentation of their rights to land and who report (for Certificate example through polling or household surveys) that their rights are secure. Any Year 4 (target) legally recognized documentation of tenure rights should be captured by this indicator, Year 4, Quarter regardless of type. Examples of legally 2 (actual) recognized documentation may include 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 certificates, titles, lease, or other recorded Year 4, Quarter documentation issued by government Year 4 (target) institutions. 2 (actual) Cumulative 11966 12120 The project subcontractor LLC Tahlil va Mashvarat conducts a survey among visitors to 13 project-supported SUERIP offices to assess if they perceived their land use rights as “secure” after receiving the certificate. During the reporting period, 682 shareholders were provided with land use right certificates, 633 of whom perceive their land use rights as secure. With 11,333 shareholders who have expressed perception of their land use rights in the previous reporting periods, a cumulative total of 11,966 farmers consider their rights as secured as a result of USG assistance.

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Indicator 2.1 Number of individuals participating in USG Number of Individuals Benefitting food security programs (Feed Directly from USG (Feed the Future) the Future) Interventions

Measures participants of Feed the Future-funded programs. The number Year 4 (target) includes those who participate in LMDA Year 4, Quarter trainings, including farmers, NGO 2 (actual) representatives, and government officials. It also includes farmers who receive legal 0 50000 100000 150000 aid and informational consultations. Year 4, Quarter Year 4 (target) During the reporting period, eight 2 (actual) project-supported grantee training Cumulative 155274 118243 organizations, including two which conduct training only for female farmers, conducted training sessions on land-related topics across the ZOI with the participation of 12,725 farmers. LMDA-supported LACs provided legal consultations for 1,823 farmers, supported 27 farmers in court cases, and 96 farmers through mediation. Tashabbuskors conducted informational consultations for 4,616 farmers, and roundtable discussions for 1,875 farmers, which totals 21,162 individuals who have benefited from LMDA activities. Added to the 134,112 project beneficiaries who have participated in activities during prior periods, a cumulative total of 155,274 individuals have benefited from USG food security programs.

Indicator 2.2 Percent of USG- assisted organizations with Percent of USG-Assisted Organizations improved performance (Feed with Improved Performance (Feed the the Future) Future) Assistance

Measures the total number of defined Year 4 (target) organizations that benefit from LMDA’s allocated resources toward Year 4, Quarter 2 strengthening organizational capacity (actual) and undergo a deliberate performance improvement process. 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Year 4, Quarter 2 Year 4 (target) During the reporting period, LMDA (actual) continued supporting 24 Cumulative 100% 95% organizations that had received USG assistance during prior periods, including 13 community-based organizations , one private enterprise and an umbrella of 10 legal private companies which were awarded grants to implement LMDA activities. All of these organizations reported improvement in their performance, making 100% USG-assisted organizations with improved performance. The USG assistance contributes to improving the outputs of the organizations and builds their capacity by introducing improved management practices. Table 2 below lists the supported organizations.

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TABLE 2: ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING USG ASSISTANCE THROUGH LMDA

ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES TYPE OF ORGANIZATION Information provision to rural 1 Tashabbuskor Network Public Organization (NGO) beneficiaries Design and publication of 2 Neksigol Mushovir monthly newsletter on land Public Organization (NGO) reform 10 Legal Consultancy Centers 3 Sustainable legal aid provision Private Enterprises in 12 target districts 4 Fazoi Solim Training organization Public Organization (NGO)

5 Bonuvoni Fardo Training organization Public Organization (NGO)

6 Arbitraj Training organization Public Organization (NGO)

7 Sakina Training organization Public Organization (NGO)

8 Mahbuba Training organization Public Organization (NGO)

9 Tajikagrofond Training organization Public Organization (NGO)

10 Ruhafzo Training organization Public Organization (NGO) Development of internal Association of Independent 11 documents, drafting of national Business Association Appraisers appraisal standards Hukuk va Rushti Jomeai 12 Training organization Public Organization (NGO) Dehot 13 Iktidor Training organization Public Organization (NGO)

14 Marifat Training organization Public Organization (NGO) Training and Development of 15 Training organization Private Enterprise Microfinancing Center

Indicator 2.3 Number of adults provided with legally recognized Number of Adults Provided with Legally and documented tenure rights to Recognized and Documented Tenure land or marine areas, as a result Rights to Land with USG (Feed the of USG assistance Future) Assistance

Measures the number of adults participating in USG-funded activities Year 4 (target) designed to strengthen land or marine Year 4, Quarter tenure rights who received legally 2 (actual) recognized and documented tenure rights to land or marine areas as a result of 0 2500 5000 7500 10000 USG assistance. Year 4, Quarter Year 4 (target) 2 (actual) During the reporting period, through 13LMDA- supported SUERIP offices, Cumulative 11901 12040 682 shareholders were provided with legally recognized land certificates. Added to the 11,219 shareholders who were provided with land certificates during prior periods, a cumulative total of 11,901 adults have been provided with legally recognized and documented property rights.

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Indicator 2.4 Number of adults who perceive their tenure rights Number of Adults Who Perceive Their to land or marine areas as Tenure Rights to Land or Marine Areas secure as a result of USG as Secure as a Result of USG Assistance assistance.

Measures the number of adults Year 4 (target) participating in USG-funded activities designed to strengthen land or marine Year 4, Quarter tenure rights who perceive their tenure 2 (actual) rights as secure as a direct result of USG 0 2500 5000 750010000 assistance. Year 4, Quarter Year 4 (target) During the reporting period, the 2 (actual) project subcontractor LLC Tahlil va Cumulative 11517 11600 Mashvarat conducted a survey among visitors to 13 LMDA-supported SUERIP offices. Among 682 shareholders who received legally recognized and documented property rights, 633 consider their rights as secure after receiving land certificates during the second quarter of the FY 2020. Added to the 10,884 shareholders during prior reporting periods, a cumulative total of 11,517 shareholders consider their rights as secure after receiving their Number of Farmers Who Obtained land use rights certificates. Documented Property Rights as a Result of USG (Feed the Future) Assistance Indicator 2.5 Number of farmers who obtained documented Year 4 (target) property rights as a result of USG assistance Year 4, Quarter 2 (actual) Measures the number of farmers who 0 2500 5000 7500 1000012500 received formal recognition by government institutions or other Year 4, Quarter Year 4 (target) authorities at national or local levels of 2 (actual) ownership rights and/or use rights Cumulative 12365 12500 through certificates, titles, leases, or other recorded documentation.

During the reporting period, 682 farmers received a land use right Number of Individuals Who Received certificate documenting their property Legal Aid on Land Issues rights. With 11,683 farmers provided with land use right certificates during Year 4 (target) prior reporting periods, a total cumulative number of 12,365 farmers Year 4, Quarter obtained documented property rights. 2 (actual)

Indicator 2.6 Number of 0 10000 20000 30000 40000 individuals who received legal aid Year 4, Quarter Year 4 (target) on land issues in Feed the Future 2 (actual) target districts supported by Cumulative 35076 32000 USAID

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Measures the number of all occurrences of individuals directly consulted by project-supported grantees, and also of individuals receiving court representation and other project-paid services.

During the reporting period, LMDA-supported LACs provided 1,823 individual legal consultations; supported 27 farmers in the resolution of eight court cases; and 96 farmers in the resolution of 18 land and property rights disputes, which results in a total of 1,946 farmers benefiting from legal aid. Added to the 33,130 individuals who received legal aid during prior periods, a cumulative total of 35,076 individuals have received USAID-supported legal aid on land-related issues across the ZOI.

Indicator 2.7 Number of government officials supported Number of Government Officials by USG assistance (i.e., Supported by USG (Feed the Future) participated in trainings, Assistance roundtables, etc.) related to land tenure and property rights. Year 4 (target) These would include Jamoat heads, agricultural specialists, Year 4, Quarter local land committee officials, 2 (actual) other relevant officials, judges, lawyers, and traditional 0 400 800 1200160020002400 authorities (heads of Mahallas) Year 4, Quarter (Feed the Future) Year 4 (target) 2 (actual) Tracks the number of government Cumulative 2400 2400 officials from relevant key institutions that participate in educational and consensus-building events. Relevant key institutions include organizations affiliated with SUERIP, regional committees on land management, tax offices, the Department of Agriculture, press secretaries from relevant ministries, local executive authorities, local self -government bodies, and similar organizations at the village, jamoat (subdistrict), district, and regional levels in the target FTF districts.

During the reporting period, 177 government officials participated in LMDA-organized events, including local government officials who participated in the roundtables organized by tashabbuskors in the ZOI. Added to the 2,223 government officials who participated in LMDA events during prior periods, a cumulative total of 2,400 government officials have been supported by USG assistance programs related to land tenure and property rights.

Indicator 2.8 Increased awareness of farmers regarding their rights in the target area (Feed the Future)

An index score from a project-issued survey that measures the knowledge of farmers on the rights accorded by the land reform process.

According to the project’s AMEP, this indicator is reported on an annual basis.

Indicator 2.9 Number of consensus-building fora (working groups, public-private dialogues, roundtables, etc.) held with project support (Feed the Future)

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Measures the number of meetings, Number of Consensus-building Fora roundtables, fora and other venues in Held with Project Support which civil sector actors (legal advocacy representatives, farmers, and others) interact with government officials Year 4 (target) regarding specific, demand-driven Year 4, Quarter provisions of land policy and legislation. 2 (actual)

During the reporting period, the project 0 300 600 900 12001500 held 98 consensus-building forums and Year 4, Quarter other project activities, including 84 Year 4 (target) roundtables organized by 2 (actual) tashabbuskors. Added to the 1,569 Cumulative 1667 1650 events held during prior periods, a cumulative total of 1,667 consensus building forums have been held with project support.

Indicator 2.10 Number (and percentage) of court cases Number (and Percentage) of Court resolved to the benefit of farmers Cases Resolved to the Benefit of supported by the project (Feed Farmers Supported by the Project the Future) Year 4 (target) Measures the number and the percentage of court cases resolved to the benefit of farmers from the total number of court Year 4, Quarter cases that were registered by project- 2 (actual) supported legal service providers. 0 30 60 90 120 During the reporting period, LMDA- Year 4, Quarter Year 4 (target) supported LACs provided court 2 (actual) representation in eight court cases, all 95% 95% of which were resolved to the benefit Cumulative 124 120 of farmers. With 116 court cases resolved to the benefit of farmers from a total of 122 cases during prior periods, a cumulative total of 124 court cases have been resolved to the benefit of farmers from a cumulative total of 130 reported cases. A total of 95% of court cases were resolved to the benefit of farmers by the end of the reporting period. The percentage is calculated as the number of resolved court cases to the benefit of famers out Legal Aid Center Costs Covered of the total number of cases registered Through Fees by the project. Year 4 (target) Indicator 2.11 Percent of cost of services covered through fees Year 4, Quarter 2 (Feed the Future) (actual)

Tracks the services provided by LACs for 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% fees as a percentage of overall operating Year 4, Quarter 2 budgets in order to measure sustainability Year 4 (target) (actual) progress. Percent 92% 100%

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This indicator relates to the sustainability plans of LACs. By the end of the reporting period, an average of 92% of all 12 LMDA-supported LACs operating budgets were covered by fees from paid services. Five LACs in Kushoniyon, Vakhsh, Qubodiyon, Levakant and Jomi districts achieved the100 percent target, with the other seven LACs remaining below the target. The target for FY 2020 is 100 percent, meaning that all LACs by the end of the project should be totally self- Number of New Dehkan Farms sustaining. Established with USAID Assistance

Indicator 2.12 Number of new dehkan farms (including female- Year 4 (target) owned) established (i.e., have received certificates) with USAID Year 4, Quarter assistance (Feed the Future) 2 (actual)

Measures number of farms, including 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 individual and family farms, which have Year 4, Quarter Year 4 (target) been established with the LMDA’s 2 (actual) support. Cumulative 2425 2350

During the reporting period, 13 LMDA- supported SUERIP offices provided certificates to 194 new dehkan farms. With 2,231 dehkan farms established during prior periods, a cumulative total of 2,425 dehkan farms have been registered with USAID assistance. Number of Recorded Land Indicator 2.13 Total number of Transactions in the ZOI recorded land transactions formally registered in the targeted region facilitated by the project Year 4 (target) (Feed the Future) Year 4, Quarter 2 (actual) Number of land transactions involving a purchase/sale, lease, exchange, or 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 inheritance facilitated by LMDA-supported Year 4, Quarter legal aid and service providers. Year 4 (target) 2 (actual) During the reporting period, 122 land Cumulative 678 600 transactions were registered in the ZOI by registration offices, including two exchanges; and 120 inheritances of land Number of legal instruments designed use rights. With 556 land transactions with project support to promote registered during prior periods, a gender equality cumulative total of 678 land transactions were formally registered by the end of Year 4 (target) the reporting period. Year 4, Quarter Indicator 2.14 Number of legal 2 (actual) instruments drafted, proposed, or 0 2 4 6 8 10 adopted with USG assistance designed to promote gender Year 4, Quarter Year 4 (target) equality or non-discrimination 2 (actual) against women or girls at the Cumulative 10 9 national or sub-national level (Feed the Future) Feed The Future – Tajikistan Land Market Development Activity Quarterly Report Year 4, Quarter 2 43

Number of all policies/laws/regulations worked on by LMDA lawyers, international experts and working group members that take into account gender.

As of the end of the reporting period, LMDA had examined 10 laws and regulations regarding gender sensitivity.

Number of individuals withing the FTF Indicator 3.1 Number of ZOI trained in land use rights individuals within the FTF ZOI trained on land use rights and participation in the land rights Year 4 (target) market (Custom) Year 4, Quarter The number of individuals who have 2 (actual) received significant knowledge or skills via intentional, structured, and proposed 0 50000 100000 150000 interactions/trainings. Individuals can Year 4, Quarter include farmers, local, regional and Year 4 (target) national government authorities, 2 (actual) policymakers, public organization Cumulative 138578 140000 representatives, private-practice lawyers, and other stakeholders of land reform.

During the reporting period, eight project-supported POs provided training sessions for 12,725 farmers. With 125,853 individuals trained on land-related issues during prior periods, a cumulative total of 138,578 individuals have been trained within the ZOI on land-related topics. A disaggregated cumulative list of participants by occupation, district and gender is shown in Table 3.

TABLE 3. INDIVIDUALS TRAINED IN LAND TENURE AND PROPERTY RIGHTS

# OF FARMERS # GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS # DISTRICTS MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE 1 Dusti 5,298 5,774 90 21 2 Jaloliddini Balhi 4,702 6,369 60 9 3 Jayhun 6,775 4,428 61 9 4 Jomi 3,869 7,775 81 14 5 Khuroson 4,280 6,427 65 78 6 Kushoniyon 3,607 8,049 74 11 7 Levakant 2,471 8,451 75 25 8 Nosiri Khisrav 3,703 7,874 83 39 9 Qubodiyon 2,775 8,440 90 79 10 Shahritus 4,566 7,410 82 27 11 Vakhsh 5,485 6,789 77 18 12 Yovon 3,894 8,093 83 23 Total by gender 51,425 85,879 921 353 Total 137,304 1,274 Grant total 138,578 Feed The Future – Tajikistan Land Market Development Activity Quarterly Report Year 4, Quarter 2 44

Indicator 3.2 Percentage of reduction in time and cost to register property (Custom)

The average percentage change in number of days and amount of money it takes an individual to register a property within the formal system. This indicator is designed to refer to the duration of time (calendar days) and not time spent on a task. It includes all informal and formal steps to register a property for the first time or transfer a property between users.

According to the project’s AMEP, this indicator is reported on an annual basis.

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INDICATOR DATA TABLE

ANNUAL TARGETS & ACTUALS FTF/STARR LOA (CUMULATIVE) NO. INDICATOR INDICATOR BASELINE TARGET NO. YEAR 4 TARGET ACTUAL STARR INDICATORS

Number of specific pieces of tenure and property rights legislation or implementing regulations proposed, adopted, and/or 1.1 EG.3.1-12 0 12 10 12 implemented positively affecting property rights of urban and/or rural poor as a result of USG assistance Percent of individuals trained in land tenure and property rights as a result of USG 1.2 assistance who correctly identify learning EG.10.4-2 0 95% 95% 99% objectives of the training 30 days after the training Number of land and property rights disputes resolved by local authorities, contractors, 1.3 EG.10.4-3 344 400 400 392 mediators, or courts as a result of USG assistance Percent of people with access to a land administration or service entity, office, or related facility that the project technically or 1.4 EG.10.4-4 0 85% 85% 85% physically establishes or upgrades who report awareness and understanding of the services offered Number of parcels with relevant parcel information corrected or incorporated into an official land administration system (whether a 1.5 EG.10.4-5 2,079 2,430 2,430 2,425 system for the property registry, cadaster, or an integrated system) as a result of USG assistance Number of people with secure tenure rights to land, legally recognized documentation and 1.6 EG.10.4-6 10,761 12,120 12,120 11,966 who perceive their rights to land as secure as a result of USG assistance FEED THE FUTURE INDICATORS

Number of individuals benefitting directly from 2.1 EG.3-2 28,243 118,243 118,243 155,274 USG interventions Percent of USG-assisted organizations with 2.2 improved performance EG.3.2-29 0 95% 95% 100% Number of adults provided with legally recognized and documented tenure rights to 2.3 EG.10.4-7 10,647 12,040 12,040 11,901 land or marine areas, as a result of USG assistance Number of adults who perceive their tenure 2.4 rights to land or marine areas as secure as a EG.10.4-8 10,312 11,600 11,600 11,517 result of USG assistanceFeed The Future – Tajikistan Land Market Development Activity Number of farmers who obtained documented 2.5 Quarterly Report YearEG.3.1 4,- Quarter13 11,111 2 12,500 12,500 12,365 property rights as a result of USG assistance 46 Number of individuals who received legal aid 2.6 0 32,000 32,000 35,076 on land issues in FTF target districts

supported by USAID Number of government officials supported by USG assistance i.e., participated in trainings, roundtables, etc.) related to land tenure and property rights. These include jamoat chairs, 2.7 0 2,400 2,400 2,400 agricultural specialists, local land committee officials, other relevant officials, judges, lawyers, and traditional authorities (heads of mahallas). Increased awareness of farmers about their 2.8 7.65 9.7 9.7 N/A rights in the target districts Number of consensus-building fora (working 2.9 groups, public-private dialogues, roundtables, 1,464 1,650 1,650 1,667 etc.) held with project support Number (and percentage) of court cases 120; 120; 124; 2.10 resolved to the benefit of farmers supported by 107; 95% 95% 95% 95% the project Percentage of cost of services covered 2.11 0 100% 100% 92% through fees Number of new dehkan farms (including 2.12 female-owned) established (i.e., have received 2,079 2,350 2,350 2,425 certificates) with USAID assistance Total number of recorded land transactions 2.13 formally registered in the targeted region 477 600 600 678 facilitated by the project Number of legal instruments drafted, proposed, or adopted with USG assistance 2.14 designed to promote gender equality or non- 0 9 9 10 discrimination against women or girls at the national or sub-national level CUSTOM INDICATORS Number of individuals within the Feed the 3.1 Future ZOI trained on land use rights and 0 140,000 140,000 138,578 participation in the land rights market Percent reduction in time and cost to register 50%; 50%; 3.2 0 N/A property 30% 30%

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ANNEX B. MATERIALS AND REPORTS

During this quarter, no materials or reports were submitted to USAID.

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ANNEX E. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

All project activities and grants awarded to project partners were screened for environmental compliance. Based on the results of the screening, none of the proposed activities had any effect on the natural or physical environment, produced any medical waste, or required any construction activities.

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