The 21st century is an era of rapid technological changes, digitalization and the widespread use of artificial intelligence. Tajikistan, as an active member of the global community, is also taking confident steps toward the transition to a digital economy and an information society.
In his latest message to the Majlisi Oli, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, esteemed Emomali Rahmon, focused on expanding digitalization, developing the digital economy and implementing artificial intelligence, noting that, at the initiative of our country, a special UN General Assembly resolution entitled "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Creating New Opportunities for Sustainable Development in Central Asia" was adopted.
It was at the suggestion of the Leader of the Nation, Emomali Rahmon, that the issue of artificial intelligence was raised as an important process and tool for global development and stability. In the era of globalization and comprehensive digitalization of all life spheres, the rational and equitable use of new technologies, including artificial intelligence, has become an urgent necessity.
On December 18 this year, the ceremonial opening and commissioning of the building of the State Unitary Enterprise "Center for Digitalization, Innovation and Advanced Training of Agricultural Personnel" under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan took place with the participation of esteemed Kohir Rasulzoda, Prime Minister of Tajikistan, a representative of the World Bank and other officials.
Afterwards, the Prime Minister inspected the achievements of scientists and specialists, the modern sector equipment, small and large training halls, employee working conditions, and facilities for monitoring sector data processing via a digital network; placed responsibility on officials for the timely and rational use of modern technologies and their effectiveness in the agricultural sector in the modern era, as well as for every responsible person in this sector to do their best to ensure food security for the population.
It was also noted that urgent and timely measures must be taken to implement the instructions and orders of the Founder of Peace and National Unity, the Leader of the Nation, the President of the country, esteemed Emomali Rahmon, regarding the effective and rational use of all lands by modern technologies, increasing agricultural yields and achieving the desired two to three harvests per year.
It should be noted that the State Enterprise "Center for Digitalization, Innovation and Advanced Training of Agricultural Personnel" under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan, with the support of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the State Institution "Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development", as part of the “Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector” project, was completely renovated and upgraded on a 7,650 square meter to meet modern requirements. The doors and windows, chandeliers, roof and ceiling, as well as roofing were replaced. On an area of 1,310 m², the building also underwent high-quality painting, landscaping and paving of paths and the area in front of the central building.
Besides, as part of the project, the procurement and delivery of office equipment, furniture and comfortable chairs, electronic devices, installation of 60 kW solar panels and other modern industrial equipment were carried out.
