DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, December 17. About 1.4
million jobs will be created in Tajikistan over the next five
years, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon said in his address
to the Parliament, Trend reports via the press service of the Tajik
president.


The head of state pointed out that this is part of a strategy
designed to boost the national economy and lift up living
conditions for citizens.


According to him, Tajikistan is sitting on a goldmine of labor
resources: over the last decade, the working-age population has
been on the rise, growing by an average of 2 percent each year,
adding up to a whopping 880,000 individuals. In response, over
200,000 new jobs spring up each year across different sectors of
the economy, while more than 150,000 graduates from vocational
education institutions hit the labor market annually.


The president emphasized that in order to effectively address
employment challenges, it is essential for the Ministry of Labor,
Migration, and Employment and other government bodies to take the
necessary measures. These include creating jobs for working-age
citizens, ensuring labor rights, maintaining accurate labor force
records, and improving social protection for the population.


As it was noted, special attention will be given to supporting
small businesses and crafts, which can generate additional
employment opportunities. Improving working conditions and ensuring
social security for workers will also be a priority.







Furthermore, Emomali Rahmon said that local authorities,
ministries, and agencies must actively work to create jobs for
women, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups. A key
task will be assisting graduates in finding employment and creating
jobs in rural areas.


Earlier, Tajikistan's state budget revenues from January to
November this year totaled 50 billion somoni ($5.4 billion), with
projections indicating that the figure will rise to 65 billion
somoni (approximately $7 billion), representing a 31% increase over
the initially approved budget revenues for the current year.


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