Interagency working group of Tajikistan's national DRR platform agrees on approaches to monitor the implementation of the national strategy
Dushanbe – On 23 June 2026, a meeting of the Interagency Experts Working Group of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) took place. The main objective of the meeting was to discuss strategic tools for enhancing the effectiveness of risk management, improving data collection, and developing early warning systems in the country.
During the meeting, national experts and international partners reviewed in detail three key concepts aimed at the qualitative implementation of the National DRR Strategy. These included: the establishment of a digital monitoring and information system for the recently Government-approved Action Plan for 2026–2028 of the Mid-term State Program for the implementation of the National DRR Strategy; the launch of the Information and Analytical Portal of the National Platform; and the development of mechanisms for the engagement of non-governmental stakeholders in DRR issues. These documents are designed to systematize the monitoring of commitments and, upon finalization, will be submitted to the National Platform for endorsement.
Participants paid special attention to practical steps towards modernizing the technical base and standardizing approaches in the field of DRR. The agenda included issues of creating a unified mechanism for disaster risk information exchange in Tajikistan, introducing a new statistical form for disaster loss and damage assessment, as well as the implementation progress of the Roadmap for strengthening early warning systems in the country. Experts emphasized that the transition from mere emergency response to preventive risk management is impossible without accurate, science-based data and prompt interagency coordination.
The systematic work of the Interagency Working Group ensures continuous dialogue at the expert level between state agencies and international partners. Previously, through the joint efforts of ministries, agencies, UN entities, donors, and civil society, the Action Plan for 2026–2028, comprising about 40 coordinated points, was successfully developed and endorsed by the Government.
The event was attended by members of the Interagency Experts Working Group, authorized representatives of key national agencies, as well as experts from international organizations and development partners.
The event was organized with the support of the joint project of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Government of Switzerland "Strengthening Resilience to Disasters and Climate Change in Tajikistan." Within the framework of this project, UNDRR continues to provide targeted support to Tajikistan in capacity building for risk governance, active stakeholder engagement, and improving risk knowledge management and data collection to enhance national capabilities.