WNAM MONITORING: Tajikistan will gain access to concessional loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) beginning in 2027, in addition to the grants it already receives, according to Lea Gutierrez, Director General of ADB’s Central and West Asia Department.
Currently, Tajikistan receives support exclusively through grant mechanisms provided by the Asian Development Fund. That status is set to change next year.
“Starting in 2027, Tajikistan will be classified as an IDA gap country, which means access to concessional lending,” Gutierrez said.
The designation applies to countries transitioning from reliance solely on grants to eligibility for low-interest financing. The move is expected to provide Tajikistan with additional financial tools for implementing state programs and infrastructure projects.
ADB officials stressed that the bank will continue seeking additional grant resources for Tajikistan, particularly through climate-related and regional financing programs.
