Tag Archives: Tajikistan

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Total Market Size $ 2-3 billion $ 2-3 billion $ 2-3 billion $ 2-3 billion $ 2-3 billion Total Local Production 17.4 billion kWh 14.8 billion kWh 16.09 billion kWh 16.4 billion kWh 16.2 billion kWh Total Exports 4.2 billion kWh 1 billion kWh n/a …

It is advisable to contact one of the consulting companies in Tajikistan for advice on the potential for U.S. business operations in Tajikistan. Tajikistan has one of the most unsettled commercial environments in the world. Professional counsel on taxation and legal aspects of business can save time, resources, and money. …

The mass media market in Tajikistan offers some opportunities for trade promotion and advertising. There are no international advertising agencies in Tajikistan. All advertising is conducted by local companies and regulated by central and local authorities. Advertising on the internet is limited but has some potential for growth as the …

Access to email and the internet is much less prevalent in Tajikistan than in many areas of the world. That said, many local companies do have some access. They often have just one email address, typically registered on the free .ru domain, and email is checked by a secretary or …

As with any country, the marketing and selling of goods and services in Tajikistan must be adapted to its commercial climate and business practices. Market research is needed to identify opportunities and possible Tajik business partners. Selecting a business partner in Tajikistan should be done only after conducting sufficient due …

What works in neighboring countries may not work in Tajikistan where distribution channels are often unstructured, non-transparent, and chaotic. Major distribution centers are in Dushanbe and Khujand, in the north. Most goods arrive at these centers via railway and road and are sent to their final destinations by truck. Although …

The current system of public procurement was implemented in 2004 with the adoption of the “Law On Public Procurement of Goods, Works and Services” based on a standard model of the Law on Public Procurement of United Nations Commission on International Trade Law. The Agency on Public Procurement of Goods, …

Between 1998 and 2012, more than 600 joint ventures were registered in Tajikistan, according to the Ministry of Justice and the State Statistical Committee; less than 200 of these ventures are currently in operation, however. The list of joint ventures is not available to the public. There are 37 U.S.-Tajik …

One of the most effective marketing techniques in Tajikistan is direct marketing, especially in Dushanbe. Popular forms of direct marketing are through major cultural or sports events and door-to-door marketing. Marketing by mail is not widely used due to Tajikistan’s unreliable postal system. Mary Kay and Avon, Oriflame, and Faberlic …

Since 2006, the Tajik Government has regulated franchising activities through the Tajik Civil Code, part 2, article 49, “Commercial Concession Agreement.” Franchising opportunities may be discussed with the U.S. Embassy. As of 2012, no U.S. franchises have opened in Tajikistan. There have been several inquiries from local Tajik companies about …