Mission Flyer Update

TAJIKISTAN UK Trade Mission 15 – 18 April 2013 Organised by the British Embassy in Dushanbe

Multi-sector trade mission visiting the capital city of Dushanbe for a high level programme of meetings with Government, Donors and the Private Sector

Tajikistan has a population of 7.73 million, and its GDP of $903 per capita is the lowest of any former Soviet republic. 46.7% of the population live below the official poverty line. In development terms it is an early transition country with significant reform and investment needs in the financial services, corporate regulation, infrastructure, power and agriculture sectors.

Donors are however committed to working with the Government to improve the economic and business environment. Some $450m in development aid was known to be committed in 2011. These loans and grants are therefore funding projects which will be substantively fairly procured, and for many UK companies will provide the best short-term business opportunities.

 Asian Development Bank: $124m for the period 2012-14 to include roads, energy, climate resilience and tax administration reform  World Bank: $140m for 2010-13 in agriculture, education, energy, healthcare and municipal infrastructure  European Bank for Reconstruction & Development; financial sector, SME development; agribusiness; municipal infrastructure, hydropower rehabilitation  EuropeAid: €128m for 2011-13 for governance, social protection, agriculture, rural development, healthcare  DFID (UK Aid): £14m p.a. mainly for co-financing with other lead donors in areas such as regional development, improving the business climate, democracy and civil society  Other donors include the United Nations, China, USA, Germany, Islamic Development Bank, Aga Khan Foundation and Japan

Private sector investment is also offering opportunities in areas such as mining, tourism, education & training. More details are in a business report available by emailing Sue Davie: [email protected]

Dushanbe Booking Procedure

Please complete the form over and return to Sue Davie (email: [email protected]) or fax to 020 7824 1929. Enquiries can also be made to Nigel Peters (email: [email protected]) or tel: 020 7824 1920.

A mission management fee per delegate of £395 + VAT will be invoiced on receipt of the booking form and must be paid before departure.

The closing date for applications is Friday 22 March, however you are advised to book as soon as possible. You will have the opportunity to request individual meetings – the sooner you book the easier these will be to arrange.

OUTLINE PROGRAMME TO SECURE YOUR PLACE PLEASE SEND THIS (subject to final confirmation) BOOKING FORM (BY EMAIL OR FAX) TO:

. Sunday 14 April Sue Davie British Expertise Travel to Dushanbe (recommended flight Turkish Airlines 10 Grosvenor Gardens TK1980/TK254, departs LHR 1125 arrives Dushanbe 0345 London, SW1W 0DH Monday via Istanbul). TEL: 020 7824 1920 . Monday 15 – Wednesday 17 April FAX: 020 7824 1929 EMAIL: [email protected] Briefing by British Embassy.

Group meetings to include: BOOKING FORM  Government Ministries  Donors including DFID, World Bank, EuropeAid, Name & Company: European Bank for Reconstruction & Development, Asian Development Bank, UNDP & other financing institutions  Tajik private sector business organisations

Individual meetings will also be arranged to suit missioners’ profiles.

Monday Evening: Reception hosted by HM Ambassador. Position:

. Thursday 18 April

Travel to UK (recommended flight Turkish Airlines. TK253/TK1985 departs Dushanbe 0540 arrives LHR 1515 via Istanbul)

Address: The mission management fee of £395 + VAT per person includes the organisation of the programme as outlined above, airport transfers for the recommended flights, transportation to group meetings, interpretation for group meetings, and a British Embassy reception.

The recommended flights can be bought via travel Phone Number: Mobile Number: agents for c. £600 return. We will also organise bookings for the Hyatt Hotel in Dushanbe for 4 nights at c.$250/night (cheaper hotels are available if required). Visas are required for UK citizens and Email: we will advise on procuring these.

This mission is supported by the FCO Commercial Please state nature of business Diplomacy Fund.