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06DUSHANBE1700
2006-09-12 11:31:00
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Embassy Dushanbe
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DUSHANBE RESPONSE TO THE GLOBAL INTERNET FREEDOM TASK FORCE

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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 DUSHANBE 001700 

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

STATE FOR NICOLAS FETCHKO, EB/CIP/BA
STATE FOR SCA/CEN

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAID EINT
SUBJECT: DUSHANBE RESPONSE TO THE GLOBAL INTERNET FREEDOM TASK FORCE
REQUEST

REF: STATE 142147

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 DUSHANBE 001700

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

STATE FOR NICOLAS FETCHKO, EB/CIP/BA
STATE FOR SCA/CEN

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAID EINT
SUBJECT: DUSHANBE RESPONSE TO THE GLOBAL INTERNET FREEDOM TASK FORCE
REQUEST

REF: STATE 142147


1. Embassy Dushanbe provides the following information in
response to the request by the Secretary's Global Internet
Freedom Task Force Request (REFTEL). Internet availability in
Tajikistan remains extremely limited, particularly in remote
areas. Programs that provide Tajik youth access to the Internet
are particularly valuable as a way to keep youth positively
engaged in society. Through USAID, Embassy Dushanbe supports
the following 12 existing or planned projects that promote
access to, and use of, the Internet in Tajikistan.

Project Name: Central Asian Program on AIDS Control in
Vulnerable Populations
Recipient: Republican AIDS Center and the National Coordinating
Committee
Project Description: To develop and test approaches and models
for increasing coverage of vulnerable HIV/AIDS populations.
IT Component: Provision of 3 computers for the Republican AIDS
Center and web design for the National Coordinating Committee on
AIDS, TB, and Malaria.
FY 06 Funding: 4,600 USD

Project Name: Zdrav Plus II
Recipient: Six Central Rayon Hospitals under the Khatlon Health
Department
Project Description: To improve internal hospital management,
statistic reporting, and implementation of health finance
reforms.
IT Component: Provision of 6 computers and printers as well as
3 trainings on data analysis and computer programming.
FY 05 Funding: 8,000 USD
FY 06 Funding: 1,000 USD

Project Name: Zdrav Plus II
Recipient: Tajik State Medical University
Project Description: To improve the quality of medical care by
promoting Evidence Based Medicine amongst medical students and
teachers.
IT Component: Provision of 6 computers, 2 printers, 1 scanner
and internet connectivity.
FY 06 Funding: 7,000 USD

Project Name: Zdrav Plus II
Recipient: PGMI
Project Description: Retraining family medicine specialists.
IT Component: Provision of 2 computers, 1 copy machine, 1
printer, and 1 LCD projector.
FY 06 Funding: 4,300 USD.

Project Name: Project HOPE
Recipient: National TB Center
Project Description: Project HOPE provided management to a
Gifts-in-Kind program to increase the capacity of the National
TB Center. Direct funding came from State, but USAID funding

allowed for project management.
IT Component: Provision of 7 computers as well as computer
training for 14 people.
FY 05 Funding: 3,500 USD

Project Name: Alternatives to Conflict in Tajikistan
Recipient: Economic Opportunity Centers (local NGOs)
Project Description: Prevention of conflict by improving
employment opportunities.
IT Component: Provision of basic computer training and internet
access and design for unemployed youth.
FY 05 Funding: 550,000 USD (project total)
FY 06 Funding: 550,000 USD (project total)

Project Name: Local Governance Initiative - II
Recipient: Regional and district governments
Project Description: Improving the professional level and
management capacity of local authorities.
IT Component: Provision of computers, basic computer training,
accounting and spreadsheet software.
FY 05 Funding: 1,150,000 USD (project total)
FY 06 Funding: 1,150,000 USD (project total)

Project Name: Media and Information Support Initiative
Recipient: Independent TV Stations
Project Description: Support to independent TV and radio
stations
IT Component: Installation of internet equipment and access to
online international news and information.
FY 05 Funding: 860,000 (project total)
FY 06 Funding: 648,000 (project total)

Project Name: Participation, Education, and Knowledge
Strengthening Project (PEAKS)
Recipient: Several schools and learning centers throughout the
country.

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Project Description: Increasing awareness of teachers and
educators to computers, and ultimately to improve teaching
materials.
IT Component: Provision of computers.
FY 05 Funding: The project was fully funded with FY 2002 and
2003 supplemental funding.
FY 06 Funding: The project was fully funded with FY 2002 and
2003 supplemental funding.

Project Name: Commercial Law Project
Recipient: Supreme Court and High Economic Court
Project Description: Support and Development of the Commercial
Legal Environment
IT Component: Purchase and installation of computer and other
automation equipment, as well as training of all users and
purchase of software.
FY 05 Funding: 220,000 USD

Project Name: Commercial Law Project
Recipient: Ministry of Justice
Project Description: Support and Development of the Commercial
Legal Environment
IT Component: USAID provided the registry with all necessary
equipment and technical assistance needed in order to establish
the registry office.
FY 06 Funding: 240,000 USD

Project Name: Commercial Law Project
Recipient: Ministry of Justice
Project Description: Support and Development of the Commercial
Legal Environment
IT Component: Development and support of a legal database
(Adliya)
FY 00-05 Funding: 45,000 USD
FY 06 Funding: 20,000 USD
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