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Tashabbuskor, Ms. Zamira Jabborova, of Nosiri Khisrav Jamoat distributes LMDA-produced material to farmers attending a roundtable event in the District of where Dehkan Farm taxation and other issues were discussed Photo Credit: Lorna Tychostup, LMDA

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FEED THE FUTURE LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT (Y3Q3) APRIL 1 – JUNE 30, 2019

FEED THE FUTURE TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY

QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT (Y3Q3) APRIL 1 – JUNE 30, 2019

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

JULY 30, 2019 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-1-12-00027

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 ...... i EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...... 1 II. KEY TASKS……………………………………………………………………………... 4 1. IMPROVE LAND POLICY, LEGAL, AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK GOVERNING MARKET TRANSACTIONS ...... 4 2. INTRODUCE MARKET-BASED PRINCIPLES FOR AGRICULTURE LAND USE TRANSACTIONS………...... 10 3. SIMPLIFY LAND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES ...... 17 4. INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF AND PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND MARKETS…………… ...... 22 III. GENDER FOCUS……………………………………………………………………..38 SUCCESS STORY………………………………………………………………………...39 ANNEX A. PROJECT PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ...... 40 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ...... 40 INDICATOR DATA TABLE ...... 50 ANNEX B. MATERIALS AND REPORTS ...... 52 ANNEX C. SUMMARY OF ADMINISTRATIVE / STAFFING ISSUES ...... 53 ANNEX D. SUMMARY LIST OF GRANTS AND SUBCONTRACTS AWARDED DURING REPORTING PERIOD ...... 54 ANNEX E. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE…………………………………… 56

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AIA Association of Independent Appraisers ACA Anti-corruption Agency ARS Automated Registration System CBO Community Based Organization COA Council of Appraisers COP Chief of Party COR Contracting Officer’s Representative EOP Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan FB Facebook FTF Feed the Future GBV Gender Based Violence GOTJ Government of Tajikistan IMWG Inter-Ministerial Working Group on Land Policy KRA Key Results Area LAC Legal Aid Center LMDA Feed the Future Tajikistan Land Market Development Activity LRF Land Reserve Fund M&E Monitoring and Evaluation MOJ Ministry of Justice NAS National Appraisal Standards NBT National Bank of Tajikistan NGO Nongovernmental Organization PO Public Organization PPD Public Private Dialogue PPWG Perspective Plan Working Group ROA Regulation on Right of Alienation SCAC State Committee on Architecture and Construction SIC State Investment Committee SEC Supreme Economic Court of the Republic of Tajikistan 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 US Agency for International Development

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 i EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Successfully building on progress made during its first year, the Feed the Future Tajikistan Land Market Development Activity (LMDA) completed an equally remarkable second year surpassing many set goals. The end of the current quarter, the third of the project’s third 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 activities occur in 12 districts in Khatlon Province, 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 Tajikistan’s 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 quarter of the project’s third year (Y3Q3), the following results were achieved in each task activity area:

1. IMPROVE LAND POLICY, LEGAL, AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK GOVERNING MARKET TRANSACTIONS • During this quarter, the draft amendments to the Mortgage Law were submitted to the Government of Tajikistan (GOTJ) for approval. • June 10, 2019, the Chair of the Executive Office of the President, Ms. Rahmon Ozoda Emomali, approved the appointments of Mr. Zarif Alizoda, Mr. Azizmamad Karimzoda, Mr. Akram Kahorov and Senior Advisor to the Office of the Legal Assistant to the President, Mr. Jamshed Sharifzoda as members of the IMWG. The addition of these new members has strengthened the IMWG considerably. • On June 25, 2019, the State Land Committee (SLC) hosted an Inter-Ministerial Working Group (IMWG) meeting where the newly-appointed IMWG Chair, Mr. Zarif Alizoda, was updated on past and current IMWG activities. All working group members agreed to resume IMWG activities (after its period of inactivity while awaiting approval of the new member appointments) in accordance with its approved Work Plan. • In June 2019, LMDA assisted SLC and State Unitary Enterprise for Registration of Immovable Property (SUERIP) representatives to receive feedback from all relevant ministries and agencies regarding the draft Right of Alienation (ROA) regulations, and to obtain signatures from the leadership of these ministries and agencies on the draft ROA regulations’ final version. In July, the SLC will send the draft ROA regulations to the GOTJ for consideration and approval. • In June 2019, LMDA assisted SLC and SUERIP representatives in obtaining approval letters from the relevant ministries and agencies regarding the Rules on Acquiring Land Use Rights on Land Use Rights Market draft, as well as obtaining the signatures of their respective leadership regarding the draft. In July, the SLC will once again submit the draft regulation to the GOTJ for consideration and approval. • This quarter, the GOTJ returned the draft Appraisal Law to the State Investment Committee (SIC) with suggestions and comments. The Council of Appraisers (COA) reviewed these comments with LMDA’s assistance and revised the draft law. Once the revised Appraisal Law draft is submitted to the relevant ministries and agencies, COA members representing their respective ministries and agencies will facilitate its second concurrence. • This quarter, the draft procedure Providing Land Plots to Individuals and Legal Entities was concurred by all relevant ministries and agencies.

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QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 1

2. INTRODUCE MARKET-BASED PRINCIPLES FOR AGRICULTURE LAND USE TRANSACTIONS • On April 25, 2019, LMDA joined the meeting of the COA where LMDA short-term Appraisal Expert, Ms. Nina Ignatenko, presented the Methodology on Determining the Market Value of Land Use Rights of Agricultural Lands, to 12 participants (4 female / 8 male). The newly-developed Methodology will be used as a tool, for the first time, to calculate the market value of agricultural land use rights. The Methodology was distributed to all relevant partners including the SIC and Association of Independent Appraisers (AIA) and was also presented to the COA. • On June 6, 2019, LMDA attended a special session of the COA, called as per State Investment Committee (SIC) request, where the draft Appraisal Law was reviewed and amended in accordance with GOTJ directives. • This quarter, the AIA, in cooperation with LMDA short-term Appraisal Expert, Ms. Nina Ignatenko, developed a draft Methodology of Teaching a National Appraisal Standards Training Program. • On April 24-26, 2019, LMDA short-term Appraisal Expert, Ms. Nina Ignatenko, conducted a 3-day Training of Trainers (TOT) Methodology of Teaching a National Appraisal Standards Training Program on newly developed NAS training modules. • This quarter, LMDA assisted SLC staff in surveying two Jamoats: Yakkatut and Sitorai Surkh and prepared and finalized the electronic map versions of the Land Reserve Fund (LRF) and Special Land Fund (SLF) lands within these jamoats showing the zoning assignments. These maps were incorporated into the draft Perspective Plans, one for each of jamoat and have been finalized and printed (40 copies of each for a total of 80 copies overall). • On June 26, 2019, the parliament meetings were conducted in Jomi and District, where the Perspective Plans were presented for the first time to the local parliaments for discussion. Both Plans were approved by all (40 in each Jamoat) local parliament members.

3. SIMPLIFY LAND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES • On May 2, 2019, newly-appointed (March 2019) US Ambassador to Tajikistan, John Mark Pommersheim, conducted a site visit to the Registration Office accompanied by LMDA Chief of Party, Ms. Chynara Arapova who: 1) introduced him to the project’s successful implementation of the “single window” principles; and 2) reviewed with him the step-by-step process applicants take in order to obtain their land registration certificates. • From April 29 to May 1, 2019, LMDA SLC/SUERIP Capacity Advisor, Mr. Taalai Atyrov monitored 12 target districts and gave his recommendations. • This quarter, LMDA specialists together with SUERIP representatives conducted three Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) sessions in Kushoniyon, Vakhsh and Jomi Districts. As a result, farmers decided to register their dehkan farms during the next month.

4. INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF AND PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL MARKETS • This quarter, six LMDA-grantee Public Organizations (POs) conducted a total of 576 trainings for 10,582 farmers (5,607 females / 4,975 males) on the following topics: 1) allocation of land plots to dehkan farms; 2) special features when creating dehkan farms registered as physical and legal entities; and 3) damage compensation for land users regarding the withdrawal of land from circulation. • This quarter, tashabbuskors provided the following services in their jamoats: 1)

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QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 2 consultations with 4,567 farmers (1,400 females / 3,167 males); 2) 84 roundtable events with 1,865 participants, (687 females / 1,178 males), including 68 local government representatives (9 females / 59 males). • This quarter, 44 of the Legal Aid Center (LAC) attorneys: 1) provided legal services, including consultations to 3,669 farmers (1,719 females / 1,950 males); and 2) participated in 32 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 32 cases, 17 were resolved to the benefit of the farmers. In addition, 27 land disputes were resolved by mediation and 32 additional claims are still pending. • 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 broadcasted three, 12-minute monthly television programs via channel Jahonnamo and six, 15-minute radio programs via channel Tajikistan. • A total of 13 articles and two success stories by different authors were published and distributed to stakeholders in the 12 targeted districts via three (monthly) issues of Agroinform TJ newspaper. • LMDA facilitated the publishing and distribution of 26,330 leaflets, brochures, and books, in both Tajik and Uzbek languages, to all jamoat offices, local government officials, tashabbuskors, farmers, LAC attorneys, and women’s groups in the 12 target districts. • This quarter, during the period of May 20-27, 2019, LMDA hosted separate Public Private Dialogues (PPDs) on the topic of Taxation of the Dehkan Farms in the 12 targeted Districts for a total of 374 farmers. LMDA Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), Ms. Nodira Sidykova opened the May 20, 2019, PPD in Yovon (Sitorai Surkh Jamoat) by welcoming participants and introducing Khatlon Province Tax Management Representative, Mr. Kholnazar Mallaev, who gave three presentations: 1) new amendments to the tax law, 2) single tax, and 3) social tax. • On April 24, 2019, in preparation for the aforementioned PO trainings, LMDA conducted a TOT session for 34 (20 female / 14 male) staff from these six POS designated to conduct public awareness and land-related trainings. Topics included: 1) allocation of land plots to dehkan farms; 2) special features when creating dehkan farms registered as physical and legal entities; and 3) damage compensation for land users regarding the withdrawal of land from circulation. • On April 25, 2019, LMDA conducted a quarterly meeting with 70 Tashabbuskor Network members on the following topics: 1) allocation of land plots to dehkan farms; 2) special features when creating dehkan farms registered as physical and legal entities; and 3) damage compensation for land users regarding the withdrawal of land from circulation. • On April 26, 2019, LMDA conducted a quarterly meeting with 38 (the total at that time) LAC attorneys (9 female / 29 male) from all 12 targeted districts. Attendees participated in the LAC quarterly meeting, presentations and related discussions of which included: 1) how to develop claims; 2) preparation of cassation complaints; 3) preparation of supervisory complaints; 4) LAC sustainability analysis; and 5) a collection of economic court procedural documents (contains claim templates and other related documents).

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QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 3 II. 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 On June 10, 2019, as per Decree No. 17/10-53, the Chair of the Executive Office of the President, Ms. Rahmon Ozoda Emomali, approved the appointments of Mr. Zarif Alizoda, Mr. Azizmamad Karimzoda, and Mr. Akram Kahorov as members of the IMWG. In addition, the Decree also appointed Senior Advisor to the Office of the Legal Assistant to the President, Mr. Jamshed Sharifzoda, to the IMWG as well. The addition of these new members has strengthened the IMWG considerably.

INTER-MINISTERIAL WORKING GROUP MEMBERS AS OF JUNE 2019 • Legal Assistant to the President, Mr. Zarif Alizoda (IMWG Chair) • Senior Advisor to the Office of the Legal Assistant to the President, Mr. Jamshed Sharifzod • First Deputy Minister of Justice, Mr. Abdumanon Kholikzoda • Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Ms. Jamila Saidova • Executive Office of the President (EOP) Legal Department Sector Manager, Mr. Firdavs Abdullozoda • EOP Department of Agriculture and Environmental Protection Deputy Manager, Mr. Alimardon Azimzoda • SLC First Deputy Chair, Mr. Azizmamad Karimzoda • SUERIP First Deputy Director; Mr. Akram Kahorov • Parliament member, Mr. Rustam Latifzoda • Parliament member, Mr. Jamshed Murtazozoda

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 4 On June 25, 2019, the State Land Committee (SLC) hosted an IMWG meeting where the newly-appointed IMWG Chair, Mr. Zarif Alizoda, was updated on past and current IMWG activities. Mr. Alizoda noted the importance of the IMWG’s lawmaking

activities regarding creation of a land use

rights market that will lead to better opportunities for land users in Tajikistan, as well as efficient and rational use of land. All agreed to resume IMWG activities (after its period of inactivity while awaiting approval of the new member appointments) in LMDA COP, Ms. Chynara Arapova (back row center) accordance with its approved Work Plan. addresses IMWG members at their July 25, 2019 , explaining the cooperative relationship between the project and the IMWG

Facilitate Passage of Mortgage Law Amendments This quarter, LMDA worked cooperatively with National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) representatives to obtain a second concurrence of the draft Mortgage Law with all relevant ministries and agencies. The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) raised questions regarding market value. In response, on June 3, 2019 LMDA and NBT representatives met with MOJ General Legislation Department Manager, Mr. Maksud Nizomi, and: 1) discussed the proposed amendments; and 2) explained why market value should be applied instead of cadastral. As a result of this meeting, the MOJ and other ministries concurred the daft Mortgage Law, which, on June 11, 2019, was resubmitted by the NBT to the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan (GOTJ), where it is currently under consideration.

Monitor Amendments to the Civil Code LMDA continued to track the progress of the recommended amendments to Tajikistan’s Civil Code, which was previously presented to the Civil Code Working Group (CCWG). The current proposal includes following changes:

• Land plots are included in the list of immovable properties in Article 139 • For the purposes of land market development, the definitions of Land Use Rights and the Right of Alienation (ROA) are included in Article 270 • The definition of Land Servitude is included in Article 345 • Land Lease is included in the Civil Code as a separate section; once the Civil Code is approved, the current Lease Law will be annulled

Promote Passage of Right of Alienation Draft Regulation On April 3, 2019, LMDA, working in cooperation with SLC Legal Department Manager, Mr. Khusrav Mirrajabov, and SUERIP First Deputy Director, Mr. Akram Kahorov, finalized the draft ROA regulations, which were then sent by the SLC to the relevant ministries and agencies for a second concurrence.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) responded by sending its respective comments, and on April 25, 2019, LMDA met with MOF Main Budget Policy Department Manager, Mr. Bakhtiyor Zuhurov to address them. As a result, all MOF questions regarding the draft ROA regulations were resolved and the MOF provided positive feedback.

The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) also sent its respective comments and on May 24, 2019, LMDA met with Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Ms. Jamila Saidova to discuss. As a result, all MOA questions on the draft ROA regulations were resolved and the MOA provided positive feedback.

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 5 LMDA also assisted SLC and SUERIP representatives in their efforts to receive feedback from all relevant ministries and agencies regarding the draft ROA regulations, and to obtain signatures from the leadership of these ministries and agencies on the draft ROA regulations’ final version.

In July, the SLC will send the draft ROA regulations to the GOTJ for consideration and approval.

Facilitate Passage of “Rules on Acquiring Land Use Rights on Land Use Rights Market” Draft Regulation As instructed by the EOP, the Rules on Acquiring Land Use Rights on Land Use Rights Market draft was once again sent to the relevant ministries for concurrence. LMDA assisted SLC and SUERIP representatives in obtaining approval letters from the relevant ministries and agencies, as well as obtaining the signatures of their respective leadership regarding the draft. In July, the SLC will once again submit the draft regulation to the GOTJ for consideration and approval.

Promote Recommendations to the Land Code At present, the Land Code Working Group (LCWG) continues its task drafting the new edition of Land Code of the Republic of Tajikistan, taking LMDA’s recommendations into consideration during this process. LMDA continues to monitor the Land Code drafting process.

Improve the Legislation on Agricultural Land Lease After reviewing the results of LMDA’s analysis of the Lease Law, IMWG members agreed to recognize the Lease Law as invalid once the amended Civil Code is approved. The Lease Law can only be deemed invalid once the amended Civil Code is approved.

1.2 LAND MARKET PRINCIPLES INCORPORATED IN THE POLICY, LEGAL, AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS Facilitate Passage of Valuation Legislation The GOTJ returned the draft Appraisal Law to the State Investment Committee (SIC) with suggestions and comments, chief among them:

• Strengthen the liability of appraisers in cases of providing false or inaccurate appraisal reports • Revise the article on licensing and add a paragraph regarding revocation and cancellation of an appraiser’s license

The Council of Appraisers (COA) reviewed these comments and requested LMDA’s assistance in preparing a revised version of the Appraisal Law draft. After collecting feedback from COA members, LMDA produced a revised version, which was submitted to the SIC on June 12, 2019. Once the revised Appraisal Law draft is submitted to the relevant ministries and agencies, COA members representing their respective ministries and agencies will facilitate its second concurrence.

Law on Land Appraisal LMDA submitted proposed amendments to the Land Appraisal Law to the SLC with suggested changes to the section addressing the determine land lease rental prices to stipulate rental amounts be determined based on market value. (The current Law is outdated in that it states cadastral value be applied when determining rent amounts, which is not accurate.) LMDA’s amendment was supported by SLC. Understanding that the law is in dire need of revision, the SLC requested its relevant division to conduct an in-depth review and at the same time is developing a new Land Appraisal Law draft.

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 6 Finalize, Harmonize, and Submit Long-term Land Policy Concept (2030) and Short- term Land Strategy (2017-2021) No work occurred under this activity this quarter due to the heavy workload of SLC and SUERIP representatives at their respective agencies.

In July 2019, LMDA, in cooperation with SLC and SUERIP representatives, will finalize the long-term Land Policy Concept (2030) draft, which will then be: 1) submitted to the relevant ministries and agencies for concurrence; and then 2) sent to the GOTJ for approval.

TABLE 1: RESULTS OF LAND POLICY AND LEGISLATION DRAFTING BY END OF Y3Q3 LAWS AND STEPS TAKEN TOWARD TIME STATUS REGULATIONS APPROVAL PERIOD

Mortgage Law • Draft developed - September 2018 C Amendment • Submitted to key ministries and - November 2018 C agencies for consideration

• Comments finalize based on - February 2019 C suggestions received from the GOTJ

• Submitted the draft to the GOTJ for - March 2019 C approval

- April 2019 C • GOTJ returned the draft to the NBT for revision IP • After the revision, it was resubmitted - June 2019 to the GOTJ for approval

GOTJ Draft: Rules • Submitted to the GOTJ for approval - June 2018 C Regarding Transacting with • Comments finalized based on - September 2018 C Land Use Rights in suggestions received from the the Land Use Rights GOTJ Market • Submitted to the GOTJ for approval - December 2018 C

• GOTJ returned the draft to - January 2019 C the SLC for revision

• After the revision, it was resubmitted - March 2019 C to the GOTJ for approval

• GOTJ returned the draft to - April 2019 the SLC for revision C

• Comments finalized based on - June 2019 suggestions received from C GOTJ

• Submitted the draft to the GOTJ for - Planned for July IP approval

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- May 2018 C GOTJ Regulation • Draft developed

Regarding Right of - December 2018 • Sent to key ministries and C Alienation (ROA) agencies for consideration

• Comments finalized based on - March 2019 C suggestions received from the

key ministries and agencies

- Planned for July • Sent to the GOTJ for approval IP

Appraisal Law • Key ministries and - October 2018 C agencies provided their comments C • Finalized comments based - December 2018 on suggestions received from relevant ministries and agencies

• Signed and approved by all - February – March C ministries and agencies 2019

• Submitted to the GOTJ - March 2019 C

• GOT returned the draft to the SIC - May 2019 C for review

• SIC is finalizing the Appraisal Law - June 2019 IP based on the GOTJ’s comments

Land Appraisal Law • Draft finalized - May 2018 C Amendments • Summitted to the SLC for review - March 2019 IP

Draft: Long-term Land • Draft finalized based on - August 2018 C Policy Concept (2030) suggestions received and Short-term Land Strategy (2017- 2021) • Sent to key ministries - September 2018 C for consideration

• Comments finalized based on - November 2018 C suggestions received from ministries and agencies

• Sent to key ministries and - December 2018 C agencies for renegotiation

• Comments finalized based on - March 2019 IP suggestions received from key ministries and agencies

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 8 GOTJ Draft: Providing • Concurred with the Anti-corruption - May 2019 C Land Plots to Agency and relevant Individuals and Legal Entities • Signed and approved by all - June 2019 C ministries and agencies

• Submitted to GOTJ - July 2019 IP

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

1.3 CAPACITY WITHIN GOTJ TO IMPLEMENT LAND LAWS AND REGULATIONS USING GENDER-SENSITIVE APPROACHES STRENGTHENED Facilitate Study Tour for IMWG to Vietnam to Demonstrate Effective Examples of ROA and Land Use Rights Market LMDA sent a letter that is currently under consideration by the GOTJ to the EOP requesting approval of IMWG members’ participation the participation in a study tour to Vietnam in September 2019 (tentatively).

NEXT STEPS • Collaborate with the Inter-Ministerial Working Group (IMWG) on Land Policy • Facilitate passage of Valuation Legislation • Facilitate passage of Mortgage Law amendments • Monitor amendments to the Civil Code • Promote passage of the ROA and Rules on Transacting with Land Use Rights in the Land Use Rights Market • Promote recommendations to the Land Code • Continue to monitor changes made to the Tax Code • Finalize, concur, and present a long-term Land Policy Concept (2030) draft to the GOTJ and begin development of a short-term 5-year Land Strategy • 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.

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 9 2. INTRODUCE MARKET-BASED PRINCIPLES FOR AGRICULTURE LAND USE TRANSACTIONS This quarter, LMDA succeeded in gaining the approval of Perspective Plans on the Usage of Special Land Fund (SLF) and Land Reserve Fund (LRF) Lands by the respective local parliaments of two jamoats in Jomi and Yovon Districts. The introduction of the concept of developing Perspective Plans is a first in Tajikistan. This concept will continue to serve as an innovative tool for effective and transparent management of LRF and SLF lands, which is a foundation article in the new draft procedure Providing Land Plots to Individuals and Legal Entities, currently under review by the GOTJ. Land use rights will be provided via auctions, which will: 1) enable all farmers to have equal and easy access to lands; and 2) raise additional funds for local budget as land will be granted on the basis of lease agreements.

LMDA also continued its efforts to support further development of the Council on Appraising (COA) and enhance the role of Association of Independent Appraisers (AIA) by conducting Training of Trainers (TOTs) instruction for AIA trainers and members.

BREAKDOWN OF ACHIEVEMENTS BY AREA:

2.1 IMMOVABLE PROPERTY APPRAISAL ASSOCIATIONS ESTABLISHED Facilitate the Further Development of the Council on Appraising (COA) On April 25, 2019, LMDA joined the meeting of the COA where LMDA short- term Appraisal Expert, Ms. Nina Ignatenko, presented the newly-developed

Methodology on Determining the Market Value of Land Use Rights of Agricultural Lands, to 12 participants (4 female / 8 male). The development of this Methodology is a key project achievement supported by COA, which recommended it be sent to the SIC for distribution to all appraisers as a tool to use when determining market values of agricultural land use rights. LMDA Task 2 Leader/Banking Specialist (l) explains the benefits of the Methodology on Determining the Market Value of Land Use Rights of Agricultural Lands, developed by LMDA On June 6, 2019, LMDA attended a special Short-term Appraisal Expert, Ms. Nina Ignatenko (2nd from left) session of the COA, called as per State to COA members at their April 25, 2019 meeting. Investment Committee (SIC) request, where the draft Appraisal Law was reviewed and amended in accordance with GOTJ directives. All 10 COA members (2 female / 8 male) were in attendance, and in cooperation with LMDA, successfully addressed the following GOTJ comments:

• Increase the liability of appraisers in cases where false or inaccurate information has been provided in appraisal reports • Revise the article regarding licensing and add a paragraph on revocation and cancellation of appraiser licenses

On June 6, 2019, a special session of the COA was held where This meeting resulted in the COA requesting LMDA, in cooperation with the SIC reviewed and amended the LMDA’s assistance in preparing a revised draft draft Appraisal Law in accordance with GOTJ directives Appraisal Law. After collecting related

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 10 feedback from COA members, LMDA successfully produced a revised version of the draft Law, which was submitted to the SIC on June 12, 2019. After a review (currently being conducted) by the SIC, the draft Law will be submitted to the relevant ministries and agencies with members of respective COA members representing these bodies facilitating its second concurrence.

The June 6, 2019, COA meeting also included a presentation of the AIA’s Training Center and its program by AIA Executive Director, Mr. Furqat Gusseinov, which covered the Center’s three main training modules:

• National Appraisal Standards and Appraisal Legislation • Appraisal of Immovable Property • Appraisal of Movable Property

Mr. Gusseinov suggested it be mandated that all three modules be attended by new appraisers seeking appraisal licenses, as well as existing appraisers to enhance their knowledge base, and pass a test accordingly. He also proposed the AIA and SIC have a cooperative working relationship acting as regulators regarding the education of appraisers. The COA agreed the Center’s training program is essential and suggested the AIA launch it as soon as it is practical.

Facilitate the Further Development and Increase the Role of the Association of Independent Appraisers

In early April 2019, the AIA, in cooperation with LMDA short-term Appraisal Expert, Ms. Nina Ignatenko, developed a draft Methodology of Teaching a

National Appraisal Standards Training Program addressing the following National Appraisal Standards (NAS):

• Key Appraisal Concepts and Principles Standard

• Immovable Property Appraisal

Standard LMDA short-term Appraisal Expert, Ms. Nina Ignatenko • Requirements Regarding Appraisal conducting a Methodology of Teaching A National Appraisal Standards Training on April 25, 2019 Report Content and Design Standard

This training Methodology will be appropriately adjusted by the AIA once the GOTJ formally adopts the National Appraisal Standards. (Note: Please see p12 for more related information on the NAS.)

On April 24-26, 2019, LMDA short-term Appraisal Expert, Ms. Nina Ignatenko, conducted a 3-day TOT Methodology of Teaching a National Appraisal Standards Training

Program training for nine appraiser

beneficiaries (2 female / 7 male) aimed at On April 26,2019, participants taking an appraisal certification test after completing LMDA’s Methodology of Teaching A preparing them to train present and future National Appraisal Standards Training, given by the project’s appraisers on their respective paths to short-term Appraisal Expert, Ms. Nina Ignatenko further their training or acquire their

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 11 appraisal licenses. The first two days of the training consisted of review of theoretical and practical methods. On the third day, Ms. Ignatenko conducted a comprehensive test that saw eight of the nine appraiser beneficiaries (2 female / 6 male) pass. All who passed received official Training Certificates enabling all to act as trainers of the NAS in a professional capacity. LMDA staff expressed gratitude for being able to take this test stating that just by taking it, their knowledge base was expanded.

In addition, LMDA provided assistance to the AIA in its development of a first draft Preparation of Professional Appraisers Educational Program. When finalized, this comprehensive Program will include all training modules (including those mentioned above), an

itemized list of all topics and trainings, and the

duration and price of each training. AIA presented the completed version of the Program to the COA.

On May 6, 2019, Kreston AC Company Chief Kreston AC Company Chief Appraiser, Mr. Bakhtovar Sherov Appraiser, Mr. Bakhtovar Sherov (Kreston AC (r), conducting a land valuation of land plots in Jomi District on May 6, 2019 by evaluating real conditions and characteristics to Company is one of the founding members of determine the opening or starting bid when land rights are put the AIA) conducted a valuation of land plots in up for auction Jomi District to determine a recommended price to be used when auctioning land use rights in that region. This recommended price was determined based on the Methodology on Determining the Market Value of Land Use Rights of Agricultural Lands, developed and published by LMDA. On June 18, 2019, a similar valuation activity was conducted in by Kreston AC Company Appraiser Specialist, Ms. Mehrangez Nabieva, who also used the Methodology to determine that region’s recommended land prices for use in future auctions.

In late June, both of these appraisal reports were submitted to LMDA’s short-term

Appraisal Expert, Ms. Nina Ignatenko, who Kreston AC Company Appraiser Specialist, Ms. Mehrangez responded with recommendations and Nabieva (r), conducting a land valuation of land plots in Jomi comments to improve them. In July 2019, both District on June 18, 2019, by evaluating real conditions and characteristics to determine what the opening or starting bid of these reports and respective when land rights are put up for auction recommendations will be discussed at a scheduled Roundtable event.

Development of National Appraisal Standards (NAS) The respective drafts of three NAS have been developed and adjusted based on the last draft of Appraisal Law. Once the new Appraisal Law is approved by the Parliament, the draft NAS will be submitted to GOTJ.

On April 24-26, 2019, (as mentioned above on pgs. 11-12 in greater detail) LMDA short-term Appraisal Expert, Ms. Nina Ignatenko, conducted a 3-day TOT Methodology of Teaching a National Appraisal Standards Training Program on these newly developed NAS training modules.

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

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 12 This quarter, the Methodology on Determining the Market Value of Land Use Rights of Agricultural Lands published by LMDA (March 2019), was distributed to all relevant partners including SIC and AIA. It was also presented to the COA (please see pgs. 10-11 for more details regarding the COA). It is important to note, for the first time in Tajikistan that two independent appraisers (members of AIA) conducted a valuation of land use rights based on this Methodology (more details were given in the above section on AIA development).

2.3. BUILD CAPACITY OF GOTJ TO MANAGE GOVERNMENT-OWNED LANDS UNDER THE LAND RESERVE FUND (LRF) IN A MORE TRANSPARENT AND MARKET-ORIENTED WAY Implementation of the New Management Principles for LRF and SLF Lands for Two Jamoats The drafts procedure Providing Land Plots to Individuals and Legal Entities was concurred by all relevant ministries and agencies. At present, the SLC is collecting signatures from each. The main three ministries: 1) Ministry of Justice (MOJ); 2) Ministry of Finance (MOF); and 3) Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MOEDT), have already signed the draft. Once all the signatures have been received, the SLC will submit the it to the GOTJ for final approval.

This quarter, major progress was accomplished regarding the preparation and approval of Perspective Plans for two Jamoats: 1) Yakkatut in Jomi; and 2) Sitorai Surkh in Yovon. (Note: Previously, LMDA and members of Yovon’s Perspective Plan Working Group had chosen Hayoti Nav Jamoat as the pilot, however an analysis the PPWG conducted discovered there were not enough LRF and SLF lands to support its being used as a pilot. Hence, the

PPWG chose Sitorai Surkh in its place.)

In April 2019, regarding the LRF and SLF lands in the two above-mentioned Jamoats, LMDA along with the Perspective Plan Working Group (PPWG):

• Prepared a list of land users

• Verified the title documents of lands users

and their respective lease terms

Surveying, in cooperation with LMDA, conducted in Jomi, • Developed maps and defined relevant after the LRF and SLF lands were identified contours

After the work above was completed, PPWG meetings took place for each of the two Jamoats: Yakkatut on April 26, 2019; and 2) Sitorai Surkh on May 16, 2019, during which PPWG members:

• Identified the vacant lands to be presented for auction August-September 2019 • Zoned these lands based on their qualities and characteristics • Defined lands which did not have title documents • Lands to be vacated in the next five years

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 13 LMDA assisted SLC staff in surveying both parcels as follows: Yakkatut (24,42 ha) and Sitorai Surkh (15,89 ha); and prepared and finalized the electronic map versions of the LRF and SLF lands within these jamoats showing the zoning assignments as follows:

• Green Zone – economically viable and

attractive lands

• Yellow Zone – lands in need of investment • Brown Zone – degraded lands Yovon District First Deputy Chair, Mr. Askar Nabizoda giving a presentation on the Perspective Plan for local parliament representatives of the Sitorai Surkh Jamoat on June 26, 2019 These maps, together with all the required information, were then incorporated into the draft Perspective Plans, one each for the two jamoats, which were then finalized (complete with separate narrative and map sections) and printed (40 copies of each for a total of 80 copies overall). Each narrative section includes information regarding Jamoat LRF and SLF lands such as total area, user details, and lease terms; and the mapping sections clearly show the three zones in each respective jamoat, the number of each land plot, as well as its size in hectares.

It is important to note: one critical part of the Perspective Plans is to determine the process of providing approximately 10-20 percent of LRF and SLF lands to low income families and citizens with the respective local Jamoat government preparing a list of these families and citizens who can then request to revise their applications that will allow

them to be provided with land from a green zone Finalized Perspective Plans for the Yakkatut and Sitorai Surkh Jamoats in Jomi and Yovon Districts, respectively on a priority basis without having to conduct an auction.

On June 26, 2019, thanks to the quick thinking and collaborative actions taken by LMDA to have the approval process added to the agendas of each respective District’s (Jomi and Yovon) parliament meeting (these actions were fully endorsed by Khatlon Province Chair, Mr. Qurbonboy Hakimzoda), the Perspective Plans were presented to the local parliaments of both the Jomi and Yovon Districts (on the same day albeit in the separate respective District locations) for discussion and approval.

There was full attendance in both local parliament meetings, with all (40 in each Jamoat) local parliament members present, in addition to LMDA representatives. In Jomi, District Land Committee Chair, Mr. Alikul Kurbonalizoda, presented his jamoat’s Perspective Plan; and in Yovon, District Deputy Chair, Mr. Askar Nabizoda presented his. Both Deputy Chairs responded to all questions asked and highlighted the following main points:

• In January 2019, in cooperation with LMDA specialists, respective Jomi and Yovon District Perspective Plan Working Groups (PPWGs) were established and in the ensuing four months completed the following activities:

o Analyzed LRF and SLF land usage o Analyzed the legal documentation of these lands

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 14 o A thorough Inventory of all LRF and SF lands that will be put up for auction in 2019

• During the preparation of the respective Perspective Plans, the PPWGs identified the following issues:

o Land Use Right certificates of some owners were expired, yet these owners were continuing to use the land without the appropriate legal documentation o LRF and SLF land users were only adding to the state budget via a land tax, but not paying lease rental fees o According to Presidential Decree No. 1775, LRF and SLF lands should have been provided to individuals and legal entities on a temporary basis only (via lease or term use). When leased, these lands add income to the state budget. These funds are currently not being added to the state budget o Currently, the actual area of LRF and SLF lands is larger than indicated in the land balance register

Mr. Kurbonalizoda and Mr. Nabizoda also explained the structure of, and presented the maps contained within, each respective

Perspective Plan and stressed that approval and adoption of the Plans will: 1) resolve current land use rights problems; and 2) support effective LRF and SLF land management principles in future.

In addition, LMDA with the support of short-term Land Administration Expert, Ms. Gulzat Namatbekova, developed a Methodology on the Development of First Deputy Chair, Mr. Askar Nabizoda, explaining to a packed Perspective Plans, based on the final draft house of the local parliament in Yovon, the different sections – procedure Providing Land Plots to Individuals narrative and maps, and other important aspects of the and Legal Entities. This Methodology acts as a Jamoat’s Perspective Plan template that will provide guidance to the local government, SLC, and SUERIP when developing Perspective Plans for Tajikistan’s other jamoats.

NEXT STEPS • Facilitate approval of the newly-developed draft Appraisal Law and its approval by the Parliament and the GOTJ • Support the SIC in its conducting of round table events with representatives from Parliament and the GOTJ regarding the newly-developed draft Appraisal Law • Assist the SIC in submitting the NAS to the GOTJ and obtaining subsequent approval • Support the SLC in amending the Land Appraisal Law • Conduct roundtable events regarding review of Appraisal Reports with AIA members • Conduct an official opening of AIA’s new Training Center • Support AIA in conducting fee-based trainings for appraisers • Collaborate with the COA and SIC to develop and approve qualification requirements to the appraisers

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 15 • Support the SLC in submitting the final draft procedure Providing Land Plots to Individuals and Legal Entities to the GOTJ for approval • Assist the SLC in its conducting of round table events regarding the final draft procedure Providing Land Plots to Individuals and Legal Entities • Publish the two approved Jamoat-specific Perspective Plans • Prepare for auctions: informative campaign regarding conducting auctions; drafting legal documents such as decree on conducting auctions, lease agreements, etc.; make arrangements for the conducting of auctions et al • Facilitate the conducting of auctions in the two Jamoats: two Jamoats: 1) Yakkatut in Jomi District; and 2) Sitorai Surkh in Yovon District • Arrange a Study Tour for representatives of LMDA’s 10 remaining target districts • Initiate preparation for the development of Perspective Plans for LMDA’s 10 remaining target district

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 16 3. SIMPLIFY LAND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES LMDA’s ongoing support of Tajikistan’s State Land Committee (SLC) and state registration institution, the State Unitary Enterprise for Registration of Immovable Property (SUERIP), to improve procedures for registering immovable property has proven essential to the country’s development of its newly 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 do not make sense.

Special Event: On May 2, 2019, newly-appointed (March 2019) US Ambassador to Tajikistan, John Mark Pommersheim (left), conducted a site visit to the Jomi District Registration Office accompanied by LMDA Chief of Party, Ms. Chynara Arapova (right) who introduced him the project’s successful implementation of the “single window” principles and reviewed with him the step-by-step process applicants take in order to obtain their land registration certificates. Khatlon Province First Deputy, Mr. Umed Zoirzoda (center); Jomi District Chair, Mr. Abdujabbor Bahodurzoda; and Khatlon Province SUERIP Representative, Mr. Rustam Zoirov were also on hand to greet and meet the Ambassador.

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 Since the September 2018 introduction of the Automated Registration System (ARS) in the 12 target districts, the resulting positive effects to time and cost of registering immovable properties

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 17 have been and will continue to be monitored on an ongoing basis as part of identifying ways to improve the system.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS’ CAPACITY TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION AND EFFECTIVE SERVICES RELATED TO LAND REGISTRATION IMPROVED Establish a SUERIP/SLC Training Center in Dushanbe A grand opening of a second training center in Tajikistan’s capital city of Dushanbe is planned for July 17, 2019, thanks to: 1) a cooperative agreement signed between LMDA and SUERIP; and 2) the successful development of 2019 National and Regional Level Training Plan containing training modules that address land registration and management standards. (The first training center, the Bokhtar Training Center in the city of Bokhtar is currently operational.)

Once this new training center is opened, it will host national level trainings covering a variety of land-related topics, including: single window principles, dissemination of information on services to citizens, customer service, and updates to land-related legislation and regulations.

To ensure the Center’s sustainability, LMDA specialists will convert these courses into Training of Trainers (TOT) modules for SLC and SUERIP representatives and registrars, to better support national level SLC and SUERIP members to more effectively train their respective regional staff on the rules regarding the certification of registrars. All capacity building efforts will include gender- sensitive training for SUERIP managers and staff and seek to increase the recruitment of female registrars.

Monitoring the Implementation of “Single-window” Principles in 13 Regional SUERIP Offices In April 2019, LMDA visited the following District Registration Offices: 1) Kushoniyon – April 18; 2) Jomi and Yovon – April 23 and observed all three District Registration Offices are following the “single window” approach regarding the registration of immovable property.

In May 2019, LMDA monitored all 12 District Registration Offices, and observed that all registration offices following the principle of the “single window” approach in registration of immovable property. This observation was also shared (in a phone conversation) with Khatlon Province’s SUERIP representative, Mr. Rustam Zoirov.

Facilitate Implementation of Special Software for Registration of Immovable Property, including Automated Registration and a Database Management System to Provide more Accurate Information on Land Plots and Land Transactions On March 18, 2019, LMDA short-term Registration Software Expert, Mr. Bakytbek Dzhusupbekov visited Yovon and Jomi District Registration Offices where he observed the implementation of the automated registration system and determined that the registration application process is well organized. As a result, he made following recommendations for improving software:

• Finalize Immovable Property Information System Roadmap by: o Specify the individual tasks o Add budget and performers to the Results Matrix, based on the tasks, indicators, and deadlines o Finalize the drafts into one document o Automatize the technical inventory and land management activities document receiving processes o Develop and describe the technical inventory and land management business workflow process

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 18 o Complete the development of automated registration reports in the flowing ways: 1) pay close attention to data input quality; and b) revise database directories

On March 15, 2019, LMDA hosted a roundtable for 16 (all male) SUERIP representatives where the above-mentioned recommendations and steps to implement them were discussed.

From April 29-May 1, 2019, LMDA SLC/SUERIP Capacity Adviser, Mr. Taalai Atyrov, visited the 12 targeted Districts and observed the following:

• Availability of Software for Working with Electronic Maps (ArcGis, etc.) Although the ArcGis software program, which is not licensed, is present in all 12 regional SUERIP Registration Offices, it is only installed in one computer. Cadastral numbers are first entered manually on the map, and then entered into the computer. • Availability of Electronic District Maps (scale, territory, year) Electronic maps now are available showing the entire territory of each district. Cadastral maps were prepared by the Phazo Research Institute and the Tozhikzaminsoz Project Management Institute for Land Management, which were developed between 1996 to 2017 in different regions. These maps are outdated and in need of updating. • Availability of Geodetic Land Survey Instruments (GPS receiver and other devices) In all offices, GPS receivers and other measuring instruments are absent. • Cadastral Map Recording Procedures (surveyor, land survey, office) After the applicant successfully submits their application, an agreement is drawn up between the applicant and SUERIP. A SUERIP surveyor then prepares a related land management file. To clarify the boundaries of the land plot, the SUERIP surveyor completes a field survey and respective draft map of the land plot (manually using a conventional tape measure) and its borders. Upon returning to the office, all of the survey information gathered in the field is then transferred to the Jamoat Cadastral Land map. • Number of Land Cadaster Department Specialists (see Table 2 below)

TABLE 2: STAFFING AND CASE STATISTICS BY DISTRICT

District Number of Number of Number Name and Cell of Specialists Staff of Land Person Working Cases per Responsible with ArcGis Month 10 (7 are staff, 3 4 70-100 Mr. Rasgeldiev are under 98.816.4054 contract) Jaloliddini 9 1 60-90 Mr. Zoirzoda Balhi 98.714.1111 Jayhun 8 1 90-100 Mr. Nimonov 93.470.2416 Jomi 10 2 90-100 Mr. Bobayev 93.468.8244 Khuroson 4 1 50-60 Mr. Rajabaliev 93.159.3665

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 19 Kushoniyon 9 4 70-100 Mr. Mahmadaminov 91.861.9984 Levakant 2 1 15-30 Mr. Saidov 93.929.3131 Nosiri 7 (4 are staff, 3 1 50-60 Mr. Suyunov Khisrav are under 93.192.1899 contract) Qubodiyon 7 1 100 Mr. Dzhurakulov 93.428.4525 Shahritus 7 3 60-70 Mr. Kurbonov 93.103.5111 Vakhsh 14 1 60-70 Mr. Dustiev 93.955.8641 Yovon 16 0 90-100 Mr. Zaripov 93.989.7727

• Number of Land Cadaster Services (monthly, yearly information) In each district, an average of 50-100 agricultural and residential land management files are prepared each month. • Cartographic Officer Qualifications (ArcGIS skills, measurement instruments, etc.) In each district, only one specialist has the appropriate ArcGIS skillset. There are no other measuring instruments in the offices. All specialists of the Cadaster Department need training in ArcGIS and other measurement devices.

Facilitate the Complete Registration of Remaining Unregistered Dehkan Farms On April 18, 2019, LMDA hosted a Public

Private Dialogue (PPD) session in Kushoniyon

District’s Mehnatobod Jamoat and: 1) reviewed dehkan farm registration issues; and 2) addressed the new certificate form. In addition to 31 dehkan famers, attendees included SUERIP Deputy Director, Mr. Sarhad Nazirov; Registrar, Mr. Haidar Nuraliev, Land Management Specialist, Mr. Rusram Odilov; LMDA Tashabbuskor Coordinator, Mr. Olim Abdulloev; LMDA Land Registration Specialist, Mr. Obid

Islomov; Tashabbuskor Network Director, Tashabbuskor Network Coordinator, Mr. Rahmatullo Mr. Rahmatullo Bobomurodov; and 31 Bobomurodov addressing participants at the LMDA-hosted dehkan farm members. PPD session in Kushoniyon District on April 18.2019

On May 15, 2019, LMDA hosted a PPD in ’s Mashal Jamoat and: 1) reviewed dehkan farm registration issues; and 2) addressed the new certificate form that resulted in the all farmers present deciding to register their farms. In addition to 25 dehkan farmers, attendees included Vakhsh District SUERIP Deputy Director, Mr. Zafar Nazarov; and SUERIP Land Management Specialists, Mr. Islom Tagoev and Mr. Behruz Mirojiddinov.

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 20

Twenty-five farmers attended the LMDA-hosted PPD session Tashabbuskor Network Coordinator, Mr. Rahmatullo in Vakhsh District on May 15, 2019 Bobomurodov addressing participants at the LMDA-hosting PPD session in Jomi District on June 13, 2019

On June 13, 2019, LMDA hosted a PPD in Jomi District’s Iftikhor Jamoat and: 1) reviewed dehkan farm registration issues; and 2) addressed the new certificate form that resulted in the all farmers present deciding to register their farms. In addition to 30 dehkan farmers, attendees included Jomi SUERIP Deputy Director, Mr. Akram Mamadkulov; Land Management Department Manager, Mr. Akbar Boboev; Technical Department Manager, Mr. Karimov Fathiddin.

This quarter, a total of 230 dehkan farms were registered (67 females / 163 males). This figure is based on the updates LMDA received regarding the number of farmers who obtained their land use certificates in their respective Registration Offices,

NEXT STEPS • Conduct PPDs in Jayhun and Jaloliddini Balhi districts • Official opening of the training center in Dushanbe • Visit of LMDA short-term Registration Software Expert, Mr. Bakytbek Dzhusupbekov to conduct an analysis on time and cost reduction • Assist in conducting training for SUERIP specialists on using drones • Develop Cadaster Standard

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 21 4. INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF AND PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND MARKETS This quarter, LMDA continued to foster greater transparency in land administration by providing: 1) updated informational materials for ongoing dissemination; 2) trainings for farmers on land use markets, and expanding land use rights to farmers in the project’s target area – 12 districts of Khatlon Province.

1. Throughout this area, informational materials – print brochures and other media on land reform and land use markets tailored for different demographic audiences – were widely distributed and made available in all local government offices, jamoats, and Legal Aid Centers (LACs). 2. To update all pertinent entities on changes in relevant laws as land market implementation continues, further trainings were held to providers of information and advice, especially LAC attorneys and tashabbuskors, to inform them of these changes. In addition, trainings were delivered to local government officials, farmers, and other stakeholders, including civil society, for-profit and not-for-profit entities, and other land sector professionals.

BREAKDOWN OF ACHIEVEMENTS BY AREA:

4.1 IMPROVE ABILITY OF NON-GOVERNMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE LEGAL AWARENESS AND LEGAL AID SERVICES ON LAND REFORM Support Non-governmental Service Providers to Increase Awareness of Farmers in Each Targeted District Throughout this quarter, LMDA continued to conduct public awareness and land- related trainings for farmers and government officials on land use issues. These trainings occurred in the 12 target districts via the same six LMDA-grantee Public Organizations (POs) the project worked with in FY 2018: Ruhafzo, Bonuvoni Fardo, Fazoi Solim, Sakina, Mahbuba, and Tajikagrofond. The project conducted a total of 576 trainings for 10,582 farmers (5,607 females / 4,975 males) on the following Farmers in the village of S. Valizoda (Vakhdati Milli Jamoat in topics: 1) allocation of land plots to dehkan Jayhun District) receiving a public awareness training from

a LMDA PO on June 6, 2019 farms; 2) special features when creating dehkan farms registered as physical and legal entities; and 3) damage compensation for land users regarding the withdrawal of land from circulation.

On April 24, 2019, in preparation for these trainings, LMDA conducted a Training of Trainers (TOT) session for 34 (20 female / 14 male) staff from these six POS designated to conduct public awareness and land-related trainings. Topics included: 1) allocation of land LMDA’s April 24, 2019 Training of Trainers session attracted 35 plots to dehkan farms; 2) special features when Public Organization participants who are now ready to train creating dehkan farms registered as physical others on land-related issues and draw public awareness

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 22 and legal entities; and 3) damage compensation for land users regarding the withdrawal of land from circulation. All TOT participants received training modules to use when conducting their trainings, as well as booklets and brochures to distribute to project beneficiaries.

Provide Support to Local Activists (Tashabbuskors) to Provide Information Services for Rural Citizens LMDA continued to work in concert with a network of 67 tashabbuskors – community-based

information service providers based in their local jamoat government offices. Tashabbuskors: 1) organized roundtable

events with local government

representatives, where they discussed the problems farmers are facing and possible solutions; 2) provided one-on-one informational consultations to farmers on an as-needed basis; 3) helped rural citizens study land legislation and land reform initiatives; 4) accompanied farmers through land registration application steps and to court proceedings; and 5) provided A Roundtable event for Tashabbuskors held on May 13, 2019 in the LMDA with information that informs its Vakhdati Jamoat in Vakhsh District future training themes.

This quarter, tashabbuskors provided the following services in their jamoats: 1) consultations with 4,567 farmers (1,400 females / 3,167 males); 2) 84 roundtables with 1,865 participants, (687 females/ 1,178 males), including 68 local government representatives (9 female / 59 male).

As part of building the capacity of the Tashabbuskor Network to support it meeting its goals and objectives, LLC SMART conducted a number of focus meetings in cooperation with local LMDA- grantee representative, Tashabbuskor Network Coordinator, Mr. Rahmatullo Bobomurodov where they:

• Developed a PowerPoint presentation for use at official meetings and to send to potential donors to familiarize themselves with the Tashabbuskor Network’s activities • Continued work begun last quarter, developing and updating the Tashabbuskors Network’s official Facebook page (focused on raising its public profile, bringing awareness to its existence, and creating positive public opinion) with relevant publications, including the Network’s many achievements to date in the form of articles, photos, etc.

. Screenshots taken from the Tashabbuskor Network (TN) Facebook page, which Tashabbuskor Network Director, Mr. Rahmatullo Bobomurodov; LMDA Tashabbuskor Network Coordinator, Mr. Olim Abdulloev; and LLC SMART Director, Ms. Natalya Yamlikhanova continually update with relevant publications, and TN’s many achievements in the form of articles, photos, etc.

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 23 • Developed a grant project. It is important to note, last quarter, out of 100 applicants, the Tashabbuskor Network was one of the 40 that won grants offered by the EU-funded (Eurasia Foundation in Central Asia, Tajikistan) project: Activation of Civil Society Organizations as Actors in the Field of Management, Reporting, and Implementation of Projects for the Development of Rural Areas. As a result of winning this grant, Tashabbuskor Network leadership participated in a 3-day training (May 14-16, 2019) on writing proposals, organized by the Eurasia Foundation in Central Asia, Tajikistan. • Submitted (June 16, 2019) a draft proposal to the Eurasia Foundation in Central Asia, Tajikistan in the amount of 8,500 EUR for the purpose of creating jobs for women from poor families, to be added to significant contributions from local governments, the community and the private sector (cash and in kind) and strengthening the capacity of the Local Youth Committee in Dusti District’s 20 Solagii Istiqlol Jamoat. At present, this grant is under review. • Conducted weekly monitoring of the release of new grant announcements from potential donors at www.tj.undp.org and www.untj.org

On April 25, 2019, LMDA conducted a quarterly meeting with 70 Tashabbuskor

Network members on the following topics: 1) allocation of land plots to dehkan farms; 2) special features when creating dehkan farms registered as physical and legal entities; and 3) damage compensation for land users regarding the withdrawal of land from circulation. All meeting participants received LMDA-produced booklets and brochures to distribute to project beneficiaries. April 25, 2019 quarterly meeting of Tashabbuskor Network members in Vakhsh District

TABLE 2: RESULTS OF BASELINE STUDY ANALYSIS OF TASHABBUSKOR ACTIVITIES IN Y3Q3

Local Government District Consultations Roundtable No. Representatives Events

M F Total M F Total M F Total

Dusti 253 111 364 84 56 140 6 10 0 10

Jaloliddini 314 76 390 124 51 175 8 6 1 7 Balhi

Jayhun 306 68 374 113 14 127 6 3 1 4

Jomi 352 164 516 144 62 206 9 6 2 8

Khuroson 265 78 343 107 21 128 6 3 0 3

Kushoniyon 268 191 459 77 119 196 9 7 3 10

Levakant 67 71 138 30 31 61 3 4 0 4

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 24 Nosiri 111 104 215 33 33 66 3 1 0 1 Khisrav

Qubodiyon 305 153 458 87 106 193 9 8 1 9

Shahritus 238 158 396 90 68 158 7 1 0 1

Vakhsh 237 155 392 123 84 207 9 4 1 5

Yovon 451 71 522 166 42 208 9 6 0 6

TOTAL 3167 1400 4567 1178 687 1865 84 59 9 68

Increase the Ability of Lawyers (Legal Aid Centers) to Resolve Land Disputes To date, LMDA has facilitated the creation and sustained existence of 12 LACs – one in each of the 12 targeted districts – staffed by 44 attorneys who are providing advice and representation to farmers in land disputes. It is important to note: six female attorneys have been added to LAC offices since last quarter, thus bringing the female to male distribution to 14 female / 30 male. The importance of adding more female attorneys cannot be stressed enough, given that female dehkan farm heads, the number of which is growing in Tajikistan thanks to LMDA’s cooperative efforts regarding amending and updating the laws, are more likely to seek assistance from a female rather than a male lawyer. (For more specific information on this topic, please see below, pgs. 26-27)

This quarter, 44 of the LAC attorneys: 1) provided legal services, including consultations, to 3,669 farmers (1,719 female / 1,950 male); and 2) participated in 32 court cases representing farmers on the following issues:

• Unauthorized seizure of land plots • Taxation of dehkan farms • Land plot allocation • Illegal exclusion from dehkan farm structure

Of these 32 cases, 17 were resolved to the benefit of the farmers. In addition, 27 land disputes were resolved by mediation.

On April 26, 2019, 38 (the total at that

time) LAC attorneys (9 female / 29 male)

from all 12 targeted districts participated in the LAC quarterly meeting, presentations and related discussions of which included: 1) how to develop claims; 2) preparation of cassation complaints; 3) preparation of supervisory complaints; 4) LAC sustainability analysis; and 5) a

All 38 attorneys attended the LMDA-hosted April 26, 2019 collection of Economic Court procedural quarterly LAC meeting . By the end of this quarter, the number of documents (contains claim templates and LAC attorneys had grown to 44 (14 female / 30 male) with that number expected to increase even more next quarter other related documents).

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 25 Increase Female Farmers Access to Legal Aid Understanding the unique importance of female farmers having female representation, LMDA facilitated the addition of six female attorneys in the following LACs, bringing the total number of female LAC attorneys to 14:

• Dusti – Ms. Shoira Ibrohimzoda • Jaloliddini Balhi – Ms. Latofat Mirzoeva • Jomi – Ms. Shahnoza Kamolova • Khuroson – Ms. Sabohat Azizova • Nosiri Kisrav – Ms. Mavjigul Bubieva • Shahritus – Ms. Manija Nurmukhammadzoda

As a direct result of the addition of these female attorneys, this quarter saw a dramatic increase in the number of female farmers accessing legal assistance on land use rights via these LACs.

The following shows the breakdown of this increase by District:

• Dusti: showed an 18 percent increase over the previous quarter regarding female farmers obtaining legal assistance. This quarter, the LAC provided 332 legal consultations, 152 of which were with female farmers, or 46 percent of the total number of consultations given this quarter. • Jaloliddini Balhi: showed a 2 percent increase over the previous quarter regarding female farmers obtaining legal assistance. This quarter, the LAC provided 447 legal consultations, 203 of which were with female farmers, or 45 percent of the total number of consultations given this quarter. • Jayhun: maintained stasis with the previous quarter regarding female farmers obtaining legal assistance. This quarter, the LAC provided 340 consultations, 113 of which were with female farmers, or 33 percent of the total number of consultations given this quarter. • Jomi: showed an 11 percent increase over the previous quarter regarding female farmers obtaining legal assistance This quarter, the LAC provided 390 legal consultations, 175 of which were with female farmers, or 45 percent of the total number of consultations given this quarter. • Khuroson: showed a 22 percent increase over the previous quarter regarding female farmers obtaining legal assistance This quarter, the LAC provided 356 legal consultations, 169 of which were with female farmers, or 48 percent of the total number of consultations given this quarter. • Nosiri Khisrav: showed a 15 percent increase over the previous quarter regarding female farmers obtaining legal assistance. This quarter, the LAC provided 245 legal consultations, 121 of which were with female farmers, or 50 percent of the total number of consultations given this quarter. • Qubodiyon: showed a 4 percent increase over the previous quarter regarding female farmers obtaining legal assistance This quarter, the LAC provided 237 legal consultations, 143 of which were with female farmers, or 60 percent of the total number of consultations given. • Shahritus: showed a 15 percent increase over the previous quarter regarding female farmers obtaining legal assistance This quarter, the LAC provided 261 legal consultations, 128 of which were with female farmers, or 49 percent of the total number of consultations given this quarter.

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 26 • Yovon: showed a 13 percent increase over the previous quarter regarding female farmers obtaining legal assistance This quarter, the LAC provided 210 legal consultations, 41 of which were with female farmers, or 19 percent of the total number of consultations given this quarter.

Facilitate the Mentorship of Legal Aid Center Attorneys Recognizing that certain LACs are stronger performers than others, LMDA facilitated the mentorship of lesser-experienced attorneys by those in higher-performing LACs: 1) in the resolution of land disputes in the Economic Court; 2) via trainings on: a) resolving land disputes via mediation, and b) consulting techniques (oral and written); and 3) sharing lessons learned.

This quarter, higher-performing attorneys from the following LACs mentored attorneys in the following districts with the following results:

• Jayhun District LAC attorneys mentored LAC attorneys in Dusti District. As a direct result, LAC attorneys in Dusti District: 1) provided 332 legal consultations, 152 of which were with female farmers; 2) won a court case regarding the Behruzi Amin Dehkan Farm; 3) and resolved three land disputes by mediation. • Jayhun District LAC attorneys mentored LAC attorneys in Jaloliddini Balhi District. As a direct result, LAC Attorneys in Jaloliddini Balhi District: 1) provided 447 legal consultations, 203 which of were with female farmers; and 2) won a court case involving Ms. Jumagul Ravshanova regarding a land share inheritance in connection with the Alimkhon Dehkan Farm. • Yovon District LAC attorneys mentored LAC attorneys in Jomi District attorneys. As a direct result, Jomi District LAC attorneys: 1) provided 390 legal consultations, 175 which of were female farmers; 2) resolved a land dispute involving Mr. Abdurahimov via mediation; and 3) resolved a land dispute involving Mr. Idi Nazarov via mediation. • Qubodiyon District LAC attorneys mentored LAC attorneys in Shahritus District. As a direct result, LAC attorneys in Shahritus District: 1) provided 261 legal consultations, 128 which were with female farmers; and 2) resolved a land dispute involving the Gulnora Dehkan Farm via mediation.

4.2 AWARENESS OF LAND-RELATED LAWS AMONG RELEVANT GOVERNMENT PERSONAL INCREASED Conduct Peer Discussions Through Roundtables, Seminars, and Focus Groups Between Local Government Personnel Involved in Land Market Development Process and Farmers During the period of May 20-27, 2019, LMDA hosted separate PPDs on the topic of Taxation of the Dehkan Farms in each of the 12 targeted Districts for a total of 374 farmers. A sampling of the specifics of each PPD are as follows:

• Dusti (Nuri Vakhsh Jamoat): May 23, 2019, for 30 farmers (all male) • Jaloliddini Balhi (Halevard Jamoat): May 27, 2019, for 39 farmers (1 female / 38 male) • Jayhun (Qumsangir Jamoat):May 27, 2019, for 35 farmers (4 female / 31 male) • Jomi (Ittifoq Jamoat): May 22, 2019, for 27 farmers (2 female / 25 male), and representatives from the Ruhafzo PO • Khuroson (Ayni Jamoat): May 22, 2019 for 16 farmers (1 female / 15 male) and representatives of the Sakina PO, LAC attorneys, and tashabbuskors • Kushoniyon (Mehnatobod Jamoat): May 21, 2019, for 28 farmers (9 female / 19 male), and

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 27 representatives of Fazoi Solim PO, LAC attorneys, and tashabbuskors • Levakant (Vakhdati Jamoat): May 20, 2019 for 26 farmers (1 female / 25 male), and representatives of the Sakina PO, LAC attorneys, and tashabbuskors • Nosiri Khisrav (Navruz Jamoat): May 24, 2019, for 46 farmers (8 female / 28 male) • Qubodiyon (Niyozov Jamoat): May 23, 2019, for 26 farmers (4 female / 22 male) • Shahritus (Obshoron Jamoat): May 24, 2019, for 22 farmers (1 female / 21 male) • Vakhsh (Rudaki Jamoat): May 21, 2019, for 29 farmers (7 female / 22 male), representatives of Fazoi Solim PO, LAC attorneys, and tashabbuskors • Yovon (Sitorai Surkh Jamoat): May 20, 2019, for 50 farmers (1 female / 49 male), and representatives from Ruhafzo PO, LAC attorneys, and tashabbuskors

All of these PPD meetings followed the same agenda and format. For clarity, below is a recap of the May 20, 2019 PPD meeting in Yovon:

LMDA Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), Ms. Nodira Sidykova opened the May 20, 2019, PPD in Yovon (Sitorai Surkh Jamoat) by welcoming participants and introducing Khatlon Province Tax Management Representative, Mr. Kholnazar Mallaev, who gave three presentations: 1) New Amendments to the Tax Law, 2) Single Tax, and 3) Social Tax.

In brief, Mr. Mallaev explained the Single Tax and Social Tax as follows:

• Opening with a description of the procedures for paying these taxes, Mr. Mallaev explained how dehkan farms pay a special “single” tax aimed at entrepreneurs engaged in the production of agricultural products that need no further processing. Since land is the main means of business for dehkan farms, farmers must pay other taxes such as: 1) Income Tax (only for dehkan farms registered as legal entities); 2) Social Tax, which is a value added tax (if the dehkan farm produces raw materials, goods, and other products); 3) Vehicle Tax: except for tractors used in agriculture (Article 267 of the Tax Code); 4) Immovable Property Tax: if the dehkan farm uses immovable property (such as buildings) during production. • Mr. Mallaev then provided general information on taxes that are not paid by dehkan farms, such as: 1) Simplified Tax System; 2) Road User Tax; 3) Value Added Tax (excluding value added tax on the import of goods); 4) Land Tax; and 5) Income Tax – the income of dehkan farm members (dehkan farm economy ) registered and operating as individual entrepreneurs. • He also explained: 1) how the income of dehkan farm members conducting activities without registering as individual entrepreneurs under the single tax are exempted from paying income tax; 2) how when paying employee wages, dehkan farms are required to act as a tax agent and collect those employees’ income tax, which is in turn then paid to the state and added to the state budget; 3) how when an entrepreneur pays a salary to an individual, they must calculate a 25 percent social tax and pay that amount out-of-pocket to the state, which then adds it to the state budget,; and 4) individual entrepreneurs (with no employees) must pay taxes on their income.

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 28 A Photo Sampling of PPD Meetings in Eight of the 12 Districts

May 22, 2019 PPD in Khuroson May 23, 2019 PPD in Qubodiyon

May 22, 2019 PPD in Dusti May 22, 2019 PPD in Yovon

May 24, 2019 PPD in Shahritus May 27, 2019 PPD in Jayhun

May 22, 2019 PPD in Levakant May 21, 2019 PPD in Vakhsh

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 29 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 12 targeted districts via local LMDA-grantee LLC Simoi Mustaqili Tojikiston (LLC SMT).

LLC SMT produced and broadcasted three, 12-minute monthly television programs via channels Jahonnamo and

Tajikistan, and six 15-minute radio programs via Radio Tajikistan. All were Khatlon Province Taxation Department Individual Entrepreneurs and Legal Entities Manager, Mr. Kholnazar Mallaev, discusses aimed at informing the public on land use difficulties regarding taxing dehkan farms during a May 27, 2019 issues and highlighting project objectives, broadcast of a LMDA-hosted PPD meeting held for dehkan farm activities, and success stories. owners from 12 districts

Topics covered this quarter included: 1) the sustainability of LACs and the Tashabbuskor Network in ; 2) tax difficulties facing dehkan farms; 3) the successes of the LMDA-supported mentorship program between the Yovon and Jomi District LACs, with a specific focus on this cooperation and the success story it facilitated that highlighting the restoration of Khurshed Dehkan Farm’s land rights; 4) the development of Perspective Plans on the use of Land Reserve Fund (LRF) and Special Land Fund (SLF) lands for the two districts of Jomi and Yovon facilitated by LMDA; 5) a success story highlighting 29 farmers in Jayhun District who were able to protect their land rights as a result of the cooperative efforts of LAC attorneys and tashabbuskors.

Newspaper on Land Reform A follow-on grant agreement for local LMDA-grantee Neksigol Mushovir (PO) established by LMDA in April-June 2019 facilitated the publication and distribution of 15,000 copies (5,000 per month) of the monthly 4-page Agroinform TJ newspaper to stakeholders in the 12 targeted districts. A total of 13 articles by different authors were published in three issues of the newspaper (an average of slightly over four articles per issue), including three success stories.

Topics included: 1) an interview with Supreme Economic Court Chair, Mr. Azizbek Khairiddinzoda regarding land dispute issues; 2) the sustainability of LACs and the Tashabbuskor Network; 3) a success story highlighting the Munir Dehkan Farm Head, Ms. Anisbibi Panjieva from the Obshoron Jamoat in Shahritus District who had a life-changing experience once she was able to restore her land rights documents; 4) An article titled: What Every Dehkan Farmer Must Know, written by Sakina PO Director, Ms. Qutfinisso Bobokalonova and explaining dehkan farm management rules; 5) a success story highlighting the plight of 70-year old farmer, Mr. Boymurod Fayzulloyev from Yovon District and his successful fight to retain ownership of a part of his land that was illegally given to another who wanted to build a house on it; 6) a table depicting dehkan farm and land user tax rates; 7) an article highlighting how LMDA hosted meetings for farmers in the 12 targeted districts where Khatlon Province Tax Management Representative, Mr. Holnazar Mallaev, explained the subtleties of the tax code; 8) a success story, USAID Transforms a Fairy Tale into Reality, highlighting the life and activities of farmer Mr. Ruzi Rakhinov who migrated from Turkmenistan to Tajikistan; and 9) an article responding to reader's questions regarding land compensation.

In addition, each newspaper edition published lists and contact information for all SUERIP offices and Legal Aid Centers (LACs) working in cooperation with LMDA’s assistance in the 12 targeted districts.

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Updated Informational Brochures and Develop New Informational Materials About Land Issues Another important way of disseminating information to beneficiaries and local government officials is through the distribution of brochures and leaflets containing the most recent updates regarding land reform issues. To that end, this quarter LMDA facilitated the publishing and distribution of 26,330 leaflets, brochures, and books, in both Tajik and Uzbek languages, to all jamoat offices, local government officials, tashabbuskors, farmers, LAC attorneys, and women’s groups in the 12 target districts.

Topics included:

• Dehkan Farm Taxation (brochure) 6,000 copies in Tajik, and another 3,000 copies in Uzbek – provides information on types of taxes, the order and procedures of paying taxes on dehkan farms, tax breaks and tax deductions for dehkan farms. • Creating Dehkan Farms as an Individual Enterprise and Legal Entity (brochure) 8,000 copies in Tajik, and another 3,090 copies in Uzbek – provides information on how to create a dehkan farm as an individual enterprise and as a legal entity. • Damage Compensation for Land Users When Land is Withdrawn from Circulation (brochure) 3,090 copies in Uzbek – provides information regarding when land users can get damage compensation when land is withdrawn from circulation. • The Allocation of Land Plots to Dehkan Farms (booklet) 3,150 copies in Uzbek– provides information on rules of allocation of land for the creation of a dehkan farm.

Information Distribution in Electronic Format This quarter, LMDA continued to gather the following materials: copies of the Agroinform TJ newspaper, project-produced brochures, booklets, books, etc.; as well as excerpts of land use and agriculture-related TV and radio programs, all of which are planned to be uploaded onto DVDs for dissemination among LMDA partners during the next quarter.

Specifically, in April 2019, the following information was gathered and uploaded onto 100 DVDs:

• Women’s Right to Land (brochure) • Land Leasing (brochure) • Dehkan Farm Immovable Property (booklet) • Comments to Dehkan Farm Law (brochure) • Two (each) TV and radio programs • TV: video success story highlighting Khurshed Dehkan Farm Head, Ms. Salomat Chorieva

These DVDs were distributed to the following entities:

• Sixty-seven (67) Tashabbuskors • Twelve (12) LACs • Eight (8) POs • Two (2) Supreme Economic Court Judges • Two (SUERIP) Committee on Land Management in Dushanbe • Two (2) State Land Committee members

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 31 HIGHLIGHTS IN MEDIA Success Story photo essay: Helping Hand, highlighting Khurshed Dehkan Farm head, Ms. Salomat Chorieva from Dusti District and how Tashabbuskors (local activists) are expanding opportunities and strengthening farmer rights:

• May 16, 2019, USAID Central Asia Exposure: https://usaidcentralasia.exposure.co/post- 333387

Promote the Land Use Rights of Female Farmers and Target Beneficiaries Through Local Trainings (Note: For more in depth reporting please see pg. 38, Section III. Gender Focus)

4.4 SUSTAINABILITY PLAN FOR LEGAL AID CENTERS (LACs) OR AN ALTERNATIVE MODEL FOR DISSEMINATING LAND INFORMATION AND ADVICE IMPLEMENTED Support LACs in Implementation of Their Sustainability and Business Plans Through Local Service Providers Following up on last quarter’s cooperative efforts between LMDA and LLC SMART that saw the finalization of 3-year business plans (aimed at ensuring the sustainability of the LACs) for each LAC in each of the 12 target districts, this quarter, LMDA and LLC SMART continued to provide support to each of the LACs. This support consisted of the following: 1) conducting individual and consultative meetings with representatives of each LAC discussing possible barriers to achieving sustainability and other issues raised by LAC staff; 2) providing advice by phone as needed, regarding specific measures mentioned in the business plans aimed at achieving LAC sustainability, such as: a) steps taken or not taken in the framework of the developed marketing strategy; b) achieved financial performance to date; c) the status of the implementation of planned sustainable actions; d) issues and methods used to improve the quality of customer service; e) the importance of creating a positive image and raising the awareness of the LACs among potential and existing customers; and f) the success of “word of mouth” spreading the news of farmer satisfaction with LAC attorneys.

This quarter, all LAC staff continued work

on improving the quality and increasing the

level of services based on what they had learned in the trainings provided by both LMDA and local LMDA-grantee LLC SMART. Regarding case management, and a client notification system (which was not occurring previous to above-mentioned trainings), the majority of LAC staff are now keeping their clients updated (step-by-step) on their cases. In the case of cassation complaints, LAC attorneys are now providing their clients with traveling July 1, 2019, Qubodiyon LAC attorney, Ms. Nigora Madieva (left) services, not only in the region, but also in provides consultative services to two female farmers in the the courts of Dushanbe, the capital – all part District LAC office (see pXX for a Success Story on Ms. of a customer-oriented approach that has Madieva) proven to significantly increase customer satisfaction.

In addition, LAC attorneys conducted approximately 50 to 100 free consultations in each respective LAC to potential clients.

One of the main indicators of the development of sustainability of Legal Aid Centers are financial. An

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 32 analysis of the financial data of LACs this quarter showed that most of the LACs clearly focused on achieving the planned financial goals. Despite the relatively high level of competition in the regions, all twelve LACs managed to achieve good financial performance during the reporting period. (Note: Please see pgs. 34-36 for more other information and statistic regarding LAC sustainability, which takes into account factors besides financial.)

In a great success for LMDA this quarter, all LACs in the 12 target districts achieved far greater than the 75 percent operational sustainability projected with the following eight LACs achieving more than 100 percent sustainability: 1) Jaloliddini Balhi – 110 percent; 2) Jayhun – 107 percent; 3) Khuroson – 101 percent; 4) Levakant – 122 percent; 5); Kushoniyon – 106 percent; 6) Qubodiyon – 138 percent; 7) Vakhsh – 103 percent; and 8) Yovon – 100 percent.

The four remaining LACs also far exceeded the 75 percent projection coming in just under 100 percent: 1) Dusti – 93 percent; 2) Jomi – 96 percent; 3) Nosiri Khisrav – 97 percent; and 4) Shahritus – 84 percent.

LLC SMART Training: Grant Proposal Drafting and Application Development Aimed at Finding Potential Donors Uniting two of LMDA’s Task 4 activities: 1) to provide support to local activists (tashabbuskors) to provide information services for rural citizens

(4.1.2); and 2) to support LACs in

implementation of their sustainability and business plans through local service providers (4.4.1); under a common goal, namely how to draft grant proposals and develop respective applications aimed at finding potential donors, the project in cooperation with local LMDA- grantee, LLC SMART, hosted a related specialized training on April 11, 2019 in the city of Bokhtar. Participants included 30 (4 female / LAC attorneys taking part in a group activity at the April 11, 26 male) LAC attorneys from all 12 target 2019 local LMDA-grantee LLC SMART-hosted Proposal District LACs and Tashabbuskor Network Drafting and Application Development training Director, Mr. Rahmatullo Bobomurodov who were introduced to the basics of drafting grant proposals, applying for grants, and implementing projects once a given grant proposal is won. The training included the following:

• An explanation of the general structure of a given writing project

• Familiarization and review of the various methods of identifying and analyzing problems for the actualization of the project

• Capacity building in the development of participant skills in setting and achieving goals • Development of comprehensive management objectives aimed at implementing a given project and Tashabbuskor Network Director, Mr. Rahmatullo Bobomurodov (left) taking part in a group activity with LAC creating positive project outcomes attorneys at the April 11, 2019 local LMDA-grantee LLC SMART-hosted Proposal Drafting and Application • Capacity building in the development Development training of successful presentations

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LAC attorneys taking part in a group activity at the April 11, LAC attorneys taking part in a group activity at the April 11, 2019 LMDA-grantee LLC SMART-hosted Proposal Drafting 2019 LMDA-grantee LLC SMART-hosted Proposal Drafting and Application Development training and Application Development training

Conducted in accordance with a pre-established approved program, in addition to presentations and mini-lecture, the training included brainstorming sessions, hands-on learning exercises, role-playing, and work in small groups. The result of using these techniques showed a substantial growth in interest of all participants who actively participated and expressed their appreciation at being exposed to the material presented.

Legal Aid Sustainability Consultant Visit

On June 21-26, 2019, LMDA Legal Aid Sustainability Expert, Mr. Stevan Dobrilovic, visited each of the 12 Legal Aid Centers

(LACs) (one each in the targeted Districts), and reviewed each respective LAC’s: 1) progress toward sustainability; 2) main source of LAC clients and income; and 3) the benefits of the cooperative relationship between LMDA and the LACs and related work on land issues. Overall, it was discovered that the LACs have made considerable progress toward sustainability and thus, are benefitting from the project’s assistance. LMDA Legal Aid Sustainability Expert, Mr. Stevan Dobrilovic (second from left) interviewing attorneys from the Nosiri The main benefits, as cited by LAC Khisrav and Shahritus District LACs on June 24, 2019 for the purposes of establishing their level of sustainability attorneys interviewed, are as follows:

• An increase in the number of clients using LAC services: Most of the LACs clearly stated that their client base has increased regarding land related issues and disputes, as a direct result of LMDA’s cooperative efforts. 1) the project-hosted roundtable events offer LAC attorneys wider exposure to farmers and their legal issues; 2) given the lawyer can visit clients in their jamoats, this saves the farmers the expense and time wasted traveling to their district center; and 3) this proximity of LAC attorneys to citizens makes it easy for them to request assistance. • An increase in the legal knowledge and experience levels of LAC attorneys: Each LAC attorney interviewed expressed a significant increase in their practical and experiential knowledge thanks to LMDA’s trainings and the legal materials the project has distributed to them and their clients. This growing knowledge base, coupled with LMDA’s support, has led to:

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 34 o A significant increase in LAC attorneys bringing land use cases before the Supreme Economic Court, which produces lucrative fees from each case. For example, one attorney explained one case in the Economic Court can have a fee of up to 2,000 TJS or more, while a case in criminal court typically draws only 300 TJS. o Almost all of the attorneys interviewed expressed that previous to LMDA’s support, they had never taken a single case one case before the Economic Court. But with LMDA’s training and mentoring, their skills and confidence have increased, and they are becoming very good at winning cases. o Another LAC lawyer stated he recently won a large case in the Economic Court against an entity who was violating the land holders’ rights. After the case had concluded, he received inquiries from five other farmers who were experiencing the same issue with the guilty party. The lawyer threatened to file five more cases in the Economic Court for his new clients, which caused the offending party to quickly settle all of cases. Several other attorneys expressed similar stories, all who now consider themselves experts at bringing land cases before the Economic Court. • An increase in the reputation of LAC attorneys: All LAC lawyers noted they are now viewed as valuable experts in the eyes of farmers to consult with and seek advice from regarding all land related legal matters. As the LAC attorneys rack up wins in court, their reputations grow among rural citizens. The positive results are two-fold: 1) more and more farmers are seeking their advice; and 2) LAC attorneys are increasing revenues.

CHART 1: LEGAL AID CENTER (LAC) REVENUES FOR THE YEARS 2018/2019 Legal Aid Center (LAC) Revenues – 2018 and 2019 100,000 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0

2018 Rev 2019 Rev - Actual Year to Date (May 31) 2019 Rev - 12 month projection

It is important to note, in addition to conducting training seminars on how to file and argue cases in the Economic Court and other topics, and providing individual consultations to LAC attorneys on an “as needed” basis when new issues arise, LMDA also provided legal assistance via the introduction (last quarter) and annual access to Adlia software legal database to each of 12 LACs as in-kind assistance to support their daily activities. The Adlia Software provides access to a legal database complete with up-to-date information on Tajik legislation, including: 1) newly-approved amendments to Tajik legislation; and 2) newly-accepted laws and resolutions. LAC attorneys now have the capability to access pertinent legal information when working with farmers to represent them in

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 35 court cases and mediations, as well as in the preparation and delivery of their oral and written consultations. When all of the above is taken as a whole, LMDA’s support has proven not only to have significantly improved LAC operations, but also to have increased LAC prospects for sustainability.

According to the results of the interviews, LMDA Legal Aid Sustainability Expert, Mr. Stevan Dobrilovic cited three categories regarding LAC sustainability: 1) Sustainable; 2) Needs Assistance, At Risk; and 3) Not Sustainable. These are defined as follows:

• Sustainable: If project funding and support stopped today the LAC would continue to operate and provide land related and other legal services to farmers and rural land holders. These LACs generate sufficient revenues from clients who pay fees for land related and other legal services to cover their operational expenses and pay each lawyer a reasonable salary. • Needs Assistance, At Risk – If project funding and support stopped today it is not certain these LACs would continue to: 1) provide land related and other legal services to farmers and rural landholders; and 2) operate in the way the project has established. While it is possible that these LACs would continue to operate in some form, it is likely the land related legal services would not be prioritized, and farmers and rural landholders would find it difficult to obtain quality legal services on land issues in the region. In addition, these LACs may not generate sufficient revenues from land related services to continue to provide these services. • Not Sustainable – If project funding and support stopped today there is little chance that these LACs would continue to provide land related legal services and market these services to farmers and rural landholders.

The LAC sustainability breakdown by district is as follows:

• Sustainable: The eight (8) Districts of Jomi, Jayhun, Kushoniyon, Levakant, Nosiri Khisrav, Qubodiyon, Shahritus, and Yovon • Needs Assistance, At Risk: The three (3) Districts Dusti, Jaloliddini Balhi, and Khuroson • Not Sustainable: The District of Vakhsh

Recommendations:

• Extend LLC Smart Consulting’s contract by 12 months to allow it to continue to provide business support to the 12 LACs • Increase project supervision over the LACs designated as follows: 1) Need Assistance, At Risk; and 2) Not Sustainable • Continue and expand project support regarding increasing LAC attorneys’ legal qualifications regarding land issues • Develop a LAC Transition Plan to prepare the 12 LACs to operate independently when the project and its support ends

NEXT STEPS • Support POs to increase the legal awareness of farmers in each of the 12 target districts • Support tashabbuskors (local activists) in their provision of information services to rural citizens

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 36 • Support LAC lawyers to resolve land disputes • Expand the pilot program to support increasing the number of female attorneys in the LACs • Facilitate the mentoring of LACs • Conduct peer discussions for farmers via roundtables and seminars • Continue to produce radio and television programs, and the monthly 4-page Agroinform TJ newspaper on land reform • Continue to conduct press cafés with the Tashabbuskor Network in Dushanbe • Continue to update informational brochures and develop new informational materials on land issues • Continue to monitor LAC business plan implementation and assess their respective progress towards sustainability • Continue to conduct TOTs for LAC attorneys, the Tashabbuskor Network, and Public Organizations • Continue to increase the management capacity of the Tashabbuskor Network, especially regarding grant proposal writing in support of the services it provides

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 37 III. GENDER FOCUS

INCREASING THE KNOWLEDGE BASE OF FEMALE FARMERS THROUGH SPECIAL TARGETED TRAININGS By distributing informational materials and conducting educational campaigns and trainings, 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 land reform process and increasing women’s access to land and their ability to exercise their right to the land will ensure an adequate living standard and the development of basic livelihood.

Building on previous quarters’ (Y3Q1 and

Y3Q2) successful development and implementation of a new grant program that supports selected local LMDA- grantees to conduct special educational and information campaigns aimed at promoting the leadership roles of female farmers in Khatlon Province, this quarter, the following two local LMDA-grantees conducted trainings for 3,403 (all female) participants in the 12 target districts: 1) Marifat – conducted 72 trainings in the six districts of Dusti, Jaloliddini Balhi, Jayhun, Nosiri Khisrav, Qubodiyon and Shahritus; Female farmers participating in a July 1, 2019 training in the and 2) Huquq va Rushdi Jomeai Dehot – District of Qubodiyon conducted 72 trainings in the six districts of Jomi, Khuroson, Kushoniyon, Levakant, Vakhsh and Yovon. The majority of participants were associated with women’s groups that were provided by our partner, Feed the Future Tajikistan Agriculture and Water Activity (TAWA).

Training topics included the following: 1) Legal Basis for Acquiring Land Use Rights Under the Right of Alienation; 2) Female Land Use Rights when Creating Dehkan Farms; 3) Female Land Use Rights in Land Use Rights Transactions and Inheritance Issues; and 4) Servitude.

In addition, all local LMDA-grantees disseminated project-produced/developed materials, such as: 1) Women’s Rights to Land (brochure); 2) Women and Land (booklet); and 3) the Agroinform TJ newspaper – all of which were distributed to the training participants.

Increase Female Farmers Access to Legal Aid Understanding the unique importance of female farmers having female representation, LMDA facilitated the addition of six female attorneys in the following LACs, bringing the total number of female LAC attorneys from eight to 14. (Note: For more in depth reporting regarding the increase of female farmers accessing legal aid please see pgs. 25-27 and 34-36.)

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Number of Female Farmers Securing Land Use Rights Climb Thanks to Increase in Female LAC Attorneys Inspired since Starting her legal career as a court secretary in 2005, Ms. Nigora Madieva’s childhood to professional rise to become a female attorney in Qubodiyon District Legal Aid Center practice law, female (LAC) just one year ago has already added to a dramatic increase in the number of

Legal Aid Center female farmers accessing legal assistance on land use rights. Since the start of 2019, out of the 456 consultations given at the Qubodiyon LAC, 280, more then 60 percent, (LAC) attorney were with female farmers. This equals a 25 percent increase overall in female farmers attracts increasing seeking information on land use rights. numbers of women

farmers normally “I have consulted with more than 400 women since beginning to work here,” said Ms.

reluctant to speak Madieva. “That is a huge number, but it is more than just a number to me. Many of these women are vulnerable and don’t know anything about their rights to use the land, with male lawyers what documents they need to complete, many are widows, and in some cases, there is

violence in the home and husbands and/or parents will not allow their wives or daughters to become dehkan farms heads. My goal is to help to more women head dehkan farms and to grow the number of women leaders.”

Little or no knowledge of the law regarding land use rights’ disputes coupled with limitations, in terms of long distance travel expenses and time, prevented rural citizens, especially women, from accessing professional legal services on land-related issues. To meet this need, the USAID-funded Feed the Future Tajikistan Land Market Development Activity (LMDA) has been working diligently to develop 12 Legal Aid

Centers – one each in the project’s targeted districts in Khatlon Province. From the beginning, it soon became apparent that in Tajikistan’s male-dominated society, “Women farmers who women were less likely to attempt to access legal advice and when they did, they were come to the LAC and see a woman attorney feel free reluctant to truly open up to and discuss certain matters such as domestic violence to talk to her, to open their with male attorneys. hearts,” said Ms. Nigora To remedy this and empower female farmers, LMDA set out to increase the number of Madieva (above, seated in female attorneys by offering trainings and mentoring to women like Ms. Madieva, who her LAC office in Qubodiyon District). “Some after 14 years working in the court saw the project’s advertisement for a female come from far away attorney. because they have heard “The LAC and its information desk is in the court building and is always full of updated there is a female lawyer information and brochures,” said Ms. Madieva. “I checked it daily looking for the they can speak to. I newest items and latest monthly LMDA-produced AgroInform TJ newspaper. When I believe we will see female farm leadership grow not saw the ad I did not hesitate to apply! My grandfather was a judge and my father an only in Khatlon Province attorney and both have been inspiring me since childhood toward my dream of a legal but throughout Tajikistan. career.” These women are learning their land rights, can live Starting out as a trainee lawyer, Ms. Madieva participated in LMDA’s Training of separately if they want, Trainers (TOT) session and quarterly LAC meetings where project specialists reviewed and can feed their children. land legislation and issues such as how to create a dehkan farm, restoring land use This is feeding the future.” rights, inheritance issues, and other protections. Putting this training to good use, in addition to consulting with female farmers, she regularly participates in monthly roundtable events where farmers are informed of their legal rights. To date, 14 out of the total 44 LAC attorneys are female. The result has been a substantial rise in the number of female farmers seeking legal land use rights assistance thanks to LMDA informational meetings and word of mouth. “Women farmers who come to the LAC and see a woman attorney feel free to talk to her, to U.S. Agency for International open their hearts. Some come from far away because they have heard there is a Development female lawyer they can speak to. I believe we will see female farm leadership grow not www.usaid.gov only in Khatlon Province but throughout Tajikistan. These women are learning their land rights, can live separately if they want, and can feed their children. This is feeding the future.”

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 39 ANNEX A. PROJECT PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

This report includes LMDA’s cumulative results achieved on 20 out of its 22 Activity Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (AMEP) indicators for FY 2019. Out of 20 total indicator targets, 18 were achieved over 100 percent and the other two are expected to be achieved by the end of FY 2019. Data on indicators 21 and 22 (2.8: Increased Awareness of Farmers of Their Rights in the Target Region; and 3.2: Percentage of Reduction in Time and Cost to Register Property) are reported annually.

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 Number of Laws and Regulations instruments that have completed Supported by the Project one or several of the following five procedural stages of regulatory drafting/improvement: Year 3 (target)

Stage 1: Analyzed Year 3, quarter 3 Stage 2: Public debate and/or (actual) consultation with stakeholders Stage 3: Drafted or revised 0 5 10 15 Stage 4: Received official approval Year 3, quarter 3 Stage 5: Implemented Year 3 (target) (actual)

Cumulative 12 10 As of the end of this quarter, LMDA had supported a total of 12 land- related policies and legal instruments through at least one of these stages, as summarized in Table 1.

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 Land Policy Concept (2030)

4 Short-term Land Strategy (2017-2021)

5 GOTJ Regulation on Rights of Alienation GOTJ Draft Rules on Transacting with Land Use Rights in the 6 Land Use Rights Market

7 Appraisal Law

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 40 8 Mortgage Law

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 and property rights as a result of USG assistance who correctly identify learning objectives of the training 30 days after the training (STARR) The percent of individuals who received trainings in registration, surveying, conflict resolution, land allocation, land use planning, land legislation, land management, resettlement, restitution, or new Percent of Individuals Who Correctly technologies who correctly identify the key Identify Training Learning Objectives learning objectives of the training 30 days After 30 Days after its completion.

Under this indicator, LMDA measures the Year 3 (target) knowledge of training participants via conducting surveys among training Year 3, quarter participants 30 days post training. Ninety- 3 (actual) eight percent of individuals who were 0% 50% 100% 150% surveyed 30 days after the trainings correctly identified the learning objectives Year 3, quarter Year 3 (target) of the trainings. The survey is conducted 3 (actual) by LLC Tahlil va Mashvarat, via quarterly Percent 98% 75% phone interviews. The result for this indicator is calculated on a quarterly basis and is not cumulative

Indicator 1.3 Number of land and property rights disputes resolved by local authorities, contractors, mediators, or courts as a result of USG assistance (STARR) Measures the number of land and property rights disputes resolved by local authorities, contractors, mediators, or courts.

LACs operating in the LMDA’s 12 target districts contribute to this indicator. Number of Land and Property Right During the reporting period, project- Disputes Resolved with Project Support supported LACs were involved in resolution of 17 court cases, all of which were resolved to the benefit of Year 3 (target) farmers; and 27 disputes via mediation, Year 3, quarter all of which were also resolved to the 3 (actual) benefit of farmer beneficiaries. The total number of resolved disputes during this 0 100 200 300 400 quarter is 44. Taking together with the Year 3, quarter Year 3 (target) 265 disputes resolved during previous 3 (actual) quarters, a cumulative total of 309 land Cumulative 309 200 and property disputes have been resolved with project support by the end of the reporting period.

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 41 Indicator 1.4 Percent of people with access to a land administration or service entity, office, or related facility that the project technically or physically establishes or upgrades who report awareness and understanding of the services offered (STARR) Measures the percent of adults who: (1) report awareness of the entity, office, or related facility; 2) can identify one or more services offered by the entity, office, or related facility; and (3) Percent of People with Access to Land report valuing the service offered by the Who Report Awareness of the entity, office, or related facility. Interventions Services Offered that include both technical and physical components are counted once, and any entity can be counted once in the year the Year 3 (target) upgrade/establishment occurs. Year 3, quarter 3 (actual) Results for this indicator were measured in accordance to a survey conducted by 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% LLC Tahlil va Mashvarat among visitors Year 3, quarter 3 of 13 LMDA-supported SUERIP offices, Year 3 (target) which showed 85 percent of farmers (actual) demonstrating an understanding of the Percent 85% 60% services provided by these offices. The result for this indicator is calculated on a quarterly basis and is not cumulative

Indicator 1.5 Number of parcels with relevant parcel information corrected or incorporated into an official land administration system (whether a system for the property registry, cadaster, or an integrated system) as a result of USG assistance (STARR) This may include newly digitized parcel rights, updated parcel attributes, parcels with boundary revisions or ownership rights corrected. and parcels with newly formalized rights. Reporting can include all parcels registered after the USG provided assistance or funding to the government Number of Parcels Registered by Land or other authority to improve their Registration Offices Supported by the system, which resulted in parcel Project information being corrected or incorporated into an official land administration system. Year 3 (target)

Results achieved under this indicator Year 3, quarter 3 are measured based on information (actual) from 13 SUERIP offices and show 0 500 1000 1500 2000 that during this quarter, 230 new Year 3, quarter 3 parcels were registered. Taken Year 3 (target) together with 1,659 parcels recorded (actual) during previous quarters, a Cumulative 1889 1350 cumulative total of 1,889 parcels have been registered by the land administration system in the targeted districts.

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 received legally recognized documentation of their rights to land and who report (for example through polling or household survey) their rights are secure. Any legally recognized documentation of tenure rights should be captured by this indicator, regardless of type. Examples of legally recognized documentation may include certificates, titles, lease, or other recorded documentation

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 42 issued by government institutions. Number of People Who Perceive Their During this quarter, the 13 project- Rights to Land Secure After Receiving supported SUERIP offices provided Certificate land right certificates to 1,066 shareholders. According to a survey Year 3 (target) conducted by project subcontractor LLC Tahlil va Mashvarat 1,023 Year 3, quarter 3 respondent shareholders reported (actual) they perceive their land use rights as secure after receiving the 0 5000 10000 15000 certificate. Taken together with the Year 3, quarter 3 8,983 shareholders who reported Year 3 (target) during previous quarters, a (actual) cumulative total number of 10,006 Cumulative 10006 1500 shareholders consider their rights as secure as a result of USG assistance.

Indicator 2.1 Number of individuals participating in USG food security programs (Feed the Future) Measures participants of Feed the Number of Individuals Benefitting Directly Future-funded programs. The number from USG (Feed the Future) Interventions includes those who participate in LMDA trainings, including farmers, NGO representatives, and government Year 3 (target) officials. It also includes farmers who receive legal aid and informational Year 3, quarter 3 consultations. (actual)

During this quarter, six local 0 40000 80000 LMDA-supported grantee training Year 3, quarter 3 organizations conducted trainings Year 3 (target) (actual) on land-related topics across the 13 target districts for 10,582 Cumulative 87604 88243 farmers; and another two conducted trainings for 3,403 female farmers. In addition, project-supported LACs provided legal consultations for 3,669 farmers; supported 143 farmers in court cases; and another 172 farmers via mediation. Tashabbuskors conducted informational consultations for 4,567 farmers, and roundtables for 1,865 farmers. LMDA conducted Public Private Dialogues (PPDs) for 469 farmers on registration of land use rights and taxation, resulting in a total of 24,870 Number of Organizations with Increased individuals benefitting from LMDA Performance Improvement with USG activities. Taken together with 62,734 (Feed the Future) Assistance individuals participated in project- supported activities during previous quarters, a cumulative total of 87,604 Year 3 (target) individuals have participated in USG food security programs. Year 3, quarter 3 (actual) Indicator 2.2 Number of organizations with increased 0 10 20 30 performance improvement with Year 3, quarter Year 3 (target) USG assistance (Feed the 3 (actual) Future) Cumulative 24 23

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 43 Measures the total number of defined organizations that benefit from LMDA’s allocated resources towards straightening organizational capacity and undergoes a deliberate performance improvement process.

During this quarter, LMDA continued supporting organizations that received USG assistance in previous quarters, which resulted in a cumulative total of 24 organizations, including 13 Community Based Organizations (CBOs) one private enterprise, and 10 legal companies that have been awarded grants to implement LMDA activities. Assistance provided thus far contributes to improving the outputs of the organization and building the capacity of local LMDA grantees by introducing improved management practices.

Indicator 2.3 Number of adults provided with legally recognized and documented tenure rights to land or marine areas, as a result of USG assistance Measures the number of adults participating in USG-funded activity designed to strengthen land or marine tenure rights who received legally recognized and documented tenure Number of Adults Provided with Legally rights to land or marine areas as a Recognized and Documented Tenure result of USG assistance. Rights to Land with USG (Feed the Future) Assistance During this quarter, 13 LMDA- supported SUERIP offices provided Year 3 (target) 1,066 shareholders with legally- recognized land certificates. Taken Year 3, quarter 3 together with the 8,778 (actual) shareholders who received land certificates during previous quarters, 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 a cumulative total of 9,844 Year 3, quarter 3 Year 3 (target) shareholders have received legally (actual) recognized and documented Cumulative 9844 8540 property rights.

Indicator 2.4 Number of adults who perceive their tenure rights to land or marine areas as secure as a result of USG assistance Measures the number of adults participating in USG-funded activity designed to strengthen land or marine tenure rights who perceive their tenure rights as secure as a direct result of USG assistance.

During this quarter, 13 LMDA- Number of Adults Who Perceive Their supported SUERIP offices provided Tenure Rights to Land as Secure as a legally recognized land certificates Result of USG (Feed the Future) to 1,066 shareholders. In a survey Assistance of these shareholders conducted by LMDA subcontractor LLC Tahlil va Mashvarat, 1,023 respondents Year 3 (target) reported they perceived their rights as secure after receiving land Year 3, quarter 3 certificate. Taken together with the (actual) 8,534 shareholders who perceived 0 5000 10000 15000 their tenure rights as secure during previous quarters, a cumulative Year 3, quarter 3 Year 3 (target) total of 9,557 shareholders (actual) consider their rights as secure after Cumulative 9557 8315 receipt of certificate for land use right.

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 44 Indicator 2.5 Number of farmers who obtained documented property rights as a result of USG assistance Measures number of farmers that Number of Farmers Who Obtained received formal recognition by Documented Property Rights as a Result government institutions or other of USG (Feed the Future) Assistance authorities at a national or local levels of ownership rights and/or use rights through certificates, titles, leases, or Year 3 (target) other recorded documentation. Year 3, quarter 3 During this quarter, 1,066 farmers (actual) received land use right certificate documenting their property rights. 0 4000 8000 12000 Taken together with the 9,242 Year 3, quarter 3 Year 3 (target) farmers provided with land use (actual) right certificates during previous Cumulative 10308 1500 quarters, a cumulative total of 10,308 farmers have obtained documented property rights.

Indicator 2.6 Number of individuals who received legal aid on land issues in Feed the Future target districts supported by USAID Number of Individuals Received Legal Number of all occurrences of individuals Aid on Land Issues directly consulted by local project- supported grantees, and also individuals receiving court representation and other Year 3 (target) project paid services. Year 3, quarter 3 During this quarter, LMDA-supported (actual) LACs provided 3,669 individual legal consultations; supported 143 famers 0 10000 20000 30000 in resolution of court cases; and 172 Year 3, quarter 3 Year 3 (target) farmers in resolution of land and (actual) property right disputes, which Cumulative 26539 24000 resulted in a total of 3,984 farmers benefitting from legal aid. Taken together with the 22,555 individuals who received legal aid during previous quarters, a cumulative total of 26,539 individuals received USAID-supported legal aid on land related issues across the 13 target districts. Number of Government Officials Indicator 2.7 Number of Supported by USG (Feed the Future) government officials supported Assitance by USG assistance (i.e., participated in trainings, roundtables, etc.) related to Year 3 (target) land tenure and property rights. These would include Jamoat Year 3, quarter 3 heads, agricultural specialists, (actual) local land committee officials, 0 500 1000 1500 2000 other relevant officials, judges, lawyers, and traditional Year 3, quarter 3 Year 3 (target) authorities (heads of Mahallas) (actual) (Feed the Future) Cumulative 1828 1600

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 45 Tracks the number of government 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, department of agriculture, press secretaries from relevant ministries, local executive authorities, local self -government bodies, and similar organizations at the village, jamoat (sub-district), district, and regional levels in the target FTF districts.

During this quarter, 115 government officials participated in LMDA-organized events, including 71 local government officials who participated at a roundtable organized by the PO Tashabbuskor Network, and the 44 government officials who participated at LMDA-organized events. Taken together with the 1,713 government officials who participated in project-supported events in previous quarters, a cumulative total of 1,828 government officials have been supported via USG assistance.

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 Number of Consensus-building Fora Future) Held with Project Support Measures the number of meetings, roundtables, forums and other venues, in Year 3 (target) which civil sector actors (legal advocacy representatives, farmers, and others) interact with government officials regarding Year 3, quarter specific, demand-driven provisions of land 3 (actual) policy and legislation. 0 500 1000 1500 During this quarter, LMDA held 84 Year 3, quarter Year 3 (target) roundtables conducted by the PO 3 (actual) Tashabbuskor Network; one meeting of Cumulative 1372 1200 the Inter-Ministerial Working Group (IMWG); two meetings of the Council of Appraisers; three meetings of the Perspective Plan Working Group (PPWG) on the Use of Agricultural Lands from LRF and SLF; one three-day training on National Appraisal Standards; and 15 Public Private Dialogue (PPD) sessions on the Registration of Immovable Number (and Percentage Total) of Property and Taxation with farmers Court Cases Resolved to the Benefit of and local authorities in the 13 target Farmers Supported by the Project districts, which resulted in a total of 106 consensus-building fora held during this quarter. Taken together with the Year 3 (target) 1,266 consensus-building fora held during previous quarters, a cumulative Year 3, quarter total of 1,372 events have been held 3 (actual) with LMDA support. 0 50 100 150

Indicator 2.10 Number (and Year 3, quarter Year 3 (target) percent total) of court cases 3 (actual) resolved to the benefit of farmers Cumulative 97 74

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 46 supported by the project (Feed the Future) Measures the number and the percentage of court cases resolved to the benefit of farmers from the total number of court cases that were registered by project’s supported legal service providers.

During this quarter, LMDA-supported LACs provided court representation in 17 court cases, all of which were resolved to the benefit of farmers. Taken together with the 80 out of 86 resolved court cases in previous quarters, a cumulative total of 97 court cases were resolved to the benefit of farmers (out of a cumulative total of 103 reported cases). This quarter, court cases resolved to the benefit of farmers was achieved by 94 percent out of the set target of 80 percent. This percentage is counted by the number of court cases resolved to the benefit of farmers from the total number of cases registered by the project.

Indicator 2.11 Percent of cost of services covered through fees (Feed the Future) Tracks the services provided by LACs for fees as a percentage of overall operating Legal Aid Center Costs Covered budget in order to measure sustainability Through Fees progress.

This indicator relates to the LAC Year 3 (target) Sustainability Plan. During this quarter, an average of 105 percent of LMDA- Year 3, quarter 3 supported LAC operating budgets (actual) were covered by fees from paid 0% 50% 100% 150% services, thus exceeding the set target of 75 percent, with highest (138 ) in Year 3, quarter 3 Year 3 (target) Qubodiyon District and the lowest (84 (actual) percent) in Shahritus District. Out of Percent 105% 75% 12 LACs supported by the project in their development of Sustainability Plans, eight have shown very good results by overachieving 100 percent coverage of their operating budgets, and four overachieving the set target of 75 percent.

Indicator 2.12 Number of new dehkan farms (including female-owned) established (i.e., have received certificates) with USAID assistance (Feed the Future) Measures number of farms, including individual and family farms, which have Number of New Dehkan Farms been established with the LMDA’s support. Established with USAID Assistance

During this quarter, 13 LMDA- Year 3 (target) supported SUERIP offices provided certificates to 230 new dehkan farms. Year 3, quarter Taken together with the 1,659 dehkan 3 (actual) farms established in previous quarters, a cumulative total of 1,889 dehakn farms 0 500 1000 1500 2000 were registered with USAID assistance. Year 3, quarter Year 3 (target) 3 (actual) Cumulative 1889 820

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 47 Indicator 2.13 Total number of recorded land transactions formally registered in the targeted region facilitated by the project (Feed the Future) Number of land transactions involving a purchase/sale, lease, exchange, or Number of Recorded Land inheritance facilitated by LMDA-supported Transactions in the ZOI legal aid and service providers. Year 3 (target) During this quarter, 85 land transactions were registered in the 12 target districts, Year 3, quarter including one lease; one exchange; and 3 (actual) 83 inheritances of land use rights. Taken together with the 320 land transactions 0 100 200 300 400 500 registered in previous quarters, a Year 3, quarter cumulative total of 405 land transactions Year 3 (target) have been formally registered. Records 3 (actual) of cumulative land transactions by type is Cumulative 405 100 shown in Table 2.

TABLE 2. NUMBER OF RECORDED LAND TRANSACTIONS

# TYPES OF TRANSACTIONS QUANTITY

1 Inheritance 310

2 Lease 12

3 Exchange 83

Total: 405

Indicator 2.14 Number of legal instruments drafted, proposed, or adopted with USG assistance designed to promote gender equality or non-discrimination against women or girls at the national or sub-national level (Feed the Future)

Number of all policies/laws/regulations Number of legal instruments designed LMDA lawyers, international experts and with project support to promote gender working groups members work on that equality take gender into account.

To date, LMDA has examined 10 laws Year 3 (target) and regulations for gender sensitivity. Year 3, quarter 3 (actual)

0 5 10 15 Year 3, quarter Year 3 (target) 3 (actual)

Cumulative 10 8

Indicator 3.1 Number of individuals within the FTF ZOI trained on land use rights and participation in the land rights market (Custom)

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 48 The number of individuals who have received significant knowledge or skills via Number of individuals withing the FTF intentional, structured, and proposed ZOI trained in land use rights interactions/trainings. Individuals can include farmers, local, regional and Year 3 (target) national government authorities, policymakers, public organization Year 3, quarter representatives, private-practice lawyers, 3 (actual) and other stakeholders of land reform. 0 50000 100000 150000 During this quarter, LMDA awarded Year 3, quarter grants to two additional organizations Year 3 (target) to provide trainings for female farmers. 3 (actual) As a result, all eight project-supported Cumulative 98769 110000 training organizations provided trainings to a total of 13,985 individuals, including 3,403 female farmers within the 12 target districts on land-related topics. Taken together with the 84,784 individuals trained on land-related issues in previous quarters, a cumulative total of 98,769 individuals were trained by the end of this quarter. Disaggregated cumulative list of participants by individual type, district, and gender are shown in Table 3. TABLE 3. INDIVIDUALS TRAINED IN LAND TENURE AND PROPERTY RIGHTS No. GOVERNMENT No. FARMERS No. DISTRICTS OFFICIALS MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE 1 Dusti 4024 3751 90 21 2 Jaloliddini Balhi 3492 4347 60 9 3 Jayhun 4985 2958 61 9 4 Jomi 2722 5665 81 14 5 Khuroson 2926 4494 65 78 6 Kushoniyon 2609 5705 74 11 7 Levakant 1696 5872 75 25 8 Nosiri Khisrav 2599 5634 83 39 9 Qubodiyon 1826 6146 90 79 10 Shahritus 3236 5271 82 27 11 Vakhsh 3852 5067 77 18 12 Yovon 2733 5885 83 23 Total by Gender 36700 60795 921 353 Total 97495 1274 Grant total 98769

Indicator 3.2 Percent 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.

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 49 INDICATOR DATA TABLE

ANNUAL TARGETS & ACTUALS FTF/STARR LOA (CUMULATIVE) NO. INDICATOR INDICATOR BASELINE TARGET NO. YEAR 3 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 75% 75% 98% 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 0 250 200 309 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% 60% 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 0 1,550 1,350 1,889 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 0 1,750 1,500 10,006 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 88,243 87,604 USG interventions Number of organizations with increased performance improvement with USG 2.2 EG.3.2-29 23 25 23 24 assistance

Number of adults provided with legally recognized and documented tenure rights to 2.3 EG.10.4-7 6,540 9,040 8,540 9,844 land or marine areas, as a result of USG assistance

FEED THE FUTURE – TAJIKISTAN LAND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT – YEAR 3, QUARTER 3 50 Number of adults who perceive their tenure 2.4 rights to land or marine areas as a result of EG.10.4-8 6,415 8,790 8,315 9,557 USG assistance Number of farmers who obtained documented 2.5 EG.3.1-13 0 1,750 1,500 10,308 property rights as a result of USG assistance Number of individuals who received legal aid 2.6 on land issues in FTF target districts 0 32,000 24,000 26,539 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 1,600 1,828 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 9.15 n/a rights in the target districts Number of consensus-building fora (working 2.9 groups, public-private dialogues, roundtables, 0 1,300 1,200 1,372 etc.) held with project support Number (and percentage total) of court cases 101; 74; 97; 2.10 resolved to the benefit of farmers supported by 0 85% 80% 94% the project Percentage of cost of services covered 2.11 0 100% 75% 105% through fees Number of new dehkan farms (including 2.12 female-owned) established (i.e., have received 0 1,200 820 1,889 certificates) with USAID assistance Total number of recorded land transactions 2.13 formally registered in the targeted region 0 150 100 405 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 8 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 0 140,000 110,000 98,769 participation in the land rights market

Percent reduction in time and cost to register 50%; 50%; n/a; 3.2 0 property 30% 30% n/a

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

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ANNEX E. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

All LMDA activities and grants awarded to project partners, including procurements funded by in-kind grant agreements to SSERIP offices, were screened for environmental compliance. Based on the results of the screening, none of the proposed activities have any effect on the natural or physical environment, produce any medical waste, or require any construction activities.

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