AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDemographics for Growth: Tajikistan’s working-age population is projected to rise by about 2.1 million by 2040, giving the country a key human-capital advantage—if the economy can create high-productivity jobs. Policy & Planning: At an EDB anniversary forum, Armenia’s demography expert Tigran Jrbashyan argued that demographic data should be a core input for public policy, shaping long-term decisions on human capital. Regional Connectivity & EU Funding: Brussels launched a Europe–Central Asia Connectivity Agenda Platform under Global Gateway, aiming to coordinate investment and policy across transport, energy, digital links and trade facilitation, with potential financing of up to €2 billion. Central Asia + Korea Talks: Dushanbe hosted the “Central Asia + Republic of Korea” think tank forum, signaling a push toward deeper cooperation in trade, energy, critical minerals and technology. Education Finance: Tajikistan will receive about $20m in concessional Kuwait Fund financing to build and equip schools, with additional co-funding from the government. Energy Infrastructure Watch: Afghanistan’s 500 kV transmission line from Turkmenistan is reported to be in advanced stages, supporting more stable power supply and cross-border energy ties. EDB Strategy Update: The Eurasian Development Bank approved its 2027–2031 strategy, targeting $13.5bn in member-state investments and expanding its geographic footprint.
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