Economy

Kyrgyzstan Isolated by Nervous Neighbours

Uzbeks and Kazaks keep doors closed and watch for signs of stability in Kyrgyzstan.

Tajiks Quietly Flout Frugality Law

Three years ago this month, Tajikistan’s government issued rules restricting lavish spending on weddings and other ceremonies.

Airline Business Set for Take-Off?

Once-battered sector showing sharp signs of recovery, but faces a raft of problems.

Turkmen Farmers Struggle With Polluted Land

Tajik Minibuses Driven to Destruction

Thousands of drivers stand to lose jobs as Dushanbe authorities ban “unsafe” vehicles.

Tajik Road Charges Take Toll

Arrival of modern toll plazas on major highway disrupts pace of life and cost of living, locals say.

Rising Cost of Crossing Uzbek Border

Afghan Dam Story Makes Headlines

Reverse Gear for Tajik Bus Drivers

The withdrawal of licenses from private minibus operators in the Tajik capital Dushanbe has deprived some 6,000 drivers of a living.

Kyrgyzstan: Is Re-Nationalisation the Answer?

Analysts interviewed by IWPR’s Nurlan Abdaliev question the new Kyrgyz government’s plans to regain control of major companies.