By Umar Abakirov

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DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, October 8. Tajikistan and
the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are putting their
heads together to boost digital literacy, spark innovation, and get
the youth on board with the country’s digitalization journey,
Trend reports via the
Agency for Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President
of Tajikistan.

For this purpose, on October 8, Khurshed Mirzo, Director of the
Agency, held a meeting with Sudipto Mukherjee, UNDP’s Permanent
Representative in Tajikistan, to discuss collaboration on
innovative projects and national digital initiatives.

The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in digital
technology development, enhancing the country’s innovation
potential, and supporting strategic digitalization goals. The sides
also examined ways to involve youth more actively in the digital
transformation and to promote sustainable, technology-driven
development across Tajikistan.

To note, the establishment of the UNDP country office in
Tajikistan occurred in 1994, subsequent to the formalization of the
Standard Basic Assistance Agreement between the Government of
Tajikistan and UNDP in October 1993. This accord delineates the
parameters for UNDP’s facilitation of developmental initiatives
within the nation.

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