6 October 2026
On June 3, 2026, the PARWONA International Forum was held in Dushanbe and was recognized as an important platform for dialogue among government institutions, e-commerce stakeholders, international organizations, and the expert community in the fields of e-commerce and the digital economy.
During the Forum, participants discussed the prospects for the development of e-commerce in Tajikistan, opportunities for domestic entrepreneurs to access international markets, and the results of the implementation of the PARWONA project.
The Forum’s central focus was on the promotion and development of women’s entrepreneurship and the role of e-commerce in expanding economic opportunities for women and youth.
In his remarks, the management of the Agency of Innovation and Digital Technologies emphasized that the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan attaches significant importance to the development of e-commerce and continues to implement measures to expand it. It was noted that the implementation of programs in the digital economy and e-commerce is contributing to entrepreneurial development, improved service delivery, and expanded economic opportunities.
As part of the Forum, an exhibition was organized where participants showcased their companies, products, and services, as well as successful examples of businesses operating through online marketplaces.
The Forum was held with the support of the World Bank’s PARWONA project and was organized in cooperation with the Agency of Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and private-sector partners, including LakLak, Avval, and Alif Shop.
