Dushanbe, 26.07.2024.
Today, a press conference was held in the city of Dushanbe summarizing the results of the city’s socio-economic development for the first half of 2024. The leadership of the Executive Body of State Authority of Dushanbe and representatives of urban institutions and enterprises took part in the event.
The First Deputy Chairman of Dushanbe, Jamshed Tabarzoda, presented a report on the results of the city’s socio-economic development for the first half of 2024 to representatives of the mass media.
As noted, the Executive Body of State Authority of Dushanbe has been operating within the framework of the constructive and creative policy of the Founder of National Peace and Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, and in accordance with the Constitutional Law “On Local Bodies of State Authority” and other applicable normative legal acts. Specific measures have been taken to ensure socio-economic development, infrastructure and service improvements, support for small and medium-sized businesses, especially manufacturing entrepreneurship, and in this context, the creation of new jobs and the search for additional sources of tax and fee revenue.
The Gross Regional Product (GRP) for the first six months of this year amounted to 14.3 billion somoni, with a real growth rate of 8.2% compared to the same period last year. The city's share in the national GDP was 23.2%.
Growth in the GRP during this period was ensured by increases in industrial output (123%), capital investment (114%), foreign trade turnover (132%), retail trade turnover (114%), freight transportation (111%), and passenger transportation (105%).
Industrial output reached 2.4 billion somoni, 23% higher than the same period last year.
As of July 1 of this year, 22,805 new jobs were created and restored through the launch of new facilities and increased capacity of existing production and service entities, 1,319 more than in the same period last year.
JSC “Dushanbe Electricity Grid” received 2.1 billion kWh of electricity during the reporting period, which is 213.6 million kWh more than the same period last year.
The total cost of delivered electricity was 720 million somoni, of which 694 million somoni (96% of the plan) was collected.
Heat energy production reached 783 thousand Gcal, which is 42% more than the same period last year.
Heat energy worth 39 million somoni was delivered to all customers, with 34 million somoni collected.
Total capital investment from all funding sources at constant prices amounted to 2.5 billion somoni, which is a 14% increase compared to the same period last year.
The State Institution “Main Construction Directorate” carried out construction and installation works at 12 facilities and project and research works at 15 other facilities, totaling 214 million somoni, and work in this area is ongoing.
In the education sector, reconstruction and construction works continued at 24 facilities designed to accommodate 23,450 students in single shifts and in 56 kindergartens with a capacity of over 11,220 children, located both within residential high-rises and standalone buildings.
In January of this year, with the participation of the Chairman of the National Assembly of the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of Tajikistan, Mayor of Dushanbe Honorable Rustam Emomali, the private preschool “Akhtarak” for 200 children was inaugurated and commissioned.
It is noteworthy that on July 5 of this year, Heads of State Honorable Emomali Rahmon and Honorable Xi Jinping ceremoniously unveiled plaques marking the official opening of two major and modern facilities – the Parliament of Tajikistan and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.
It should be noted that in preparation for the 35th anniversary of national independence, 4,284 various initiatives involving the creation of over 13,000 new jobs have been planned by philanthropists and organizations.
As of July 1, 2024, within the framework of this major national celebration, 1,954 initiatives have been implemented, including the construction of 26 general and preschool education facilities, 15 healthcare institutions, 46 industrial workshops and factories, 40 kilometers of roads, 19 administrative buildings, 126 high-rise buildings with 96 service centers, 9 sports facilities, painting of 477 buildings, 173 waste collection points, and a number of other projects that created more than 2,700 new jobs.
One of the main priorities of the city administration is ensuring access to clean drinking water for residents and visitors of the capital.
During this period, 61 million cubic meters of drinking water were produced and supplied to consumers.
Water worth 54 million somoni was delivered to customers, with collections totaling 52 million somoni (96.3%).
It should be emphasized that the true image of any country is reflected in its capital. Alongside other sectors, significant achievements have been made in beautifying and greening Dushanbe.
During the planting season, 403,000 trees and shrubs and over 14 million seasonal flowers were planted across streets, parks, and neighborhoods, and 149,000 square meters of lawns were established.
In terms of transportation, 204 million passengers were transported by all types of public transit, 4.6% more than the same period last year.
Passenger services in Dushanbe are provided by 4 municipal unitary enterprises, 17 private transport companies, and 13 taxi firms.
Due to the introduction of modern new buses and the reassignment of some minibus routes to municipal bus lines, the share of public transport in passenger services has increased compared to private transport companies.
This year, under a contract with a domestic company, the procurement of 30 new electric buses is planned.
In accordance with the 2023–2028 National Electric Transport Development Program, 2,958 electric vehicles have been imported, representing 68% of the rental fleet.
Additionally, 126 electric vehicle charging stations have been imported and are currently being installed at designated locations.
As part of the “Intelligent System for Photo and Video Recording of Traffic Violations at Bus Stops and Dedicated Lanes” project, surveillance cameras were installed at 24 traffic intersections and speed cameras at 24 urban road locations, along with 28 road signs. These systems are now operational.
Camera installation is also ongoing in 11 new zones.
During the reporting period, Dushanbe’s total budget revenue was executed at 2.2 billion somoni or 112.4% of the plan, exceeding the target by 240 million somoni.
634 million somoni was transferred from the city budget to the national budget.
Expenditure execution reached 98.9%, with over 1.5 billion somoni allocated to various socio-economic sectors of the city.
To attract more investment, especially foreign direct investment, continuous efforts are being made.
The total volume of foreign investment reached 65.4 million USD during the reporting period.
To improve living standards in the capital, several projects are being implemented, including two water and wastewater projects worth 88.4 million USD, one electric transport project worth 8.8 million USD, one billing project worth 88 million USD, and one heating project worth 11.1 million USD.
Currently, 16 public investment projects are being implemented in the city, with over 172 million USD utilized since their launch, including 25 million USD during the reporting period.
The total number of business entities in the city reached 48,500, 10% or 4,550 more than in the same period last year.
To regulate prices for essential goods ahead of national holidays, agricultural fairs were organized, offering over 1,300 tons of basic products to city residents.
To support meat supply, the State Enterprise for the Production, Procurement, Storage, and Sale of Essential Goods in Dushanbe provided 129 tons of affordable meat to the population.
This enterprise has developed a stockpiling plan for basic consumer goods to stabilize prices, which is annually overfulfilled.
One of the administration's main focuses is the development of the education sector, for which consistent measures are taken.
During this period, students from city schools won a total of 1,093 medals – 812 from national subject Olympiads and 281 from international Olympiads, placing Dushanbe first among all regions of the country.
In healthcare, improving access, quality, and efficiency of medical services, as well as developing new forms of primary health care, remains a priority for the administration.
The city’s health department oversees 61 institutions with 2,779 inpatient beds.
During the reporting period, 59,600 patients (4.8% of the city's population) were admitted to hospitals.
Additionally, 339 doctors and 388 mid-level medical staff completed professional development and training.
In the first half of 2024, the city administration received 13,638 letters, of which 1,625 received official replies.
Of the total, 6,952 were informational, and 208 are still under review.
As part of implementing national legislation, the administration's leadership organized public receptions, receiving 4,853 appeals from individuals and legal entities, 99% of which were reviewed by relevant departments.
City leadership personally received 1,281 citizens and gave specific instructions to district and city structures to resolve their issues.
Appeals are also accepted via email and social media. During this period, 187 photos and videos were received and forwarded to relevant authorities for addressing identified problems.
To facilitate public communication, a centralized "Call Center" contact system has been fully launched in the city and its districts for handling oral and telephone inquiries.
The Executive Body of State Authority of Dushanbe continuously monitors the implementation of the Government’s decisions and directives aimed at ensuring socio-economic development and will continue to take necessary measures for their timely execution.
At the conclusion of the conference, it was noted that “Ahead lies a great mission of creation as we prepare to solemnly celebrate the 35th anniversary of national independence and practically implement the fourth national goal – industrialization of the country. We are called upon to work and strive under the guidance and instructions of the Founder of National Peace and Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Honorable Emomali Rahmon, and the noble initiatives of the Mayor of Dushanbe Honorable Rustam Emomali.”
