Energy Efficiency Expo in Tajikistan
DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN (10 November 2014) – The Ministry of Finance of Tajikistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are sponsoring an energy efficiency expo in partnership with the Korea Export–Import Bank, and Habitat for Humanity Tajikistan on 20-22 November at Kohi Borbad state complex in Dushanbe.
The expo titled Energy Efficiency – Your Wise Choice will bring together local and international manufacturers, suppliers, and visitors to share energy-saving and efficiency products; new technologies, and alternative energy sources.
“Energy-efficient alternatives will pay off in the medium- to long term, and we hope this event will help increase public awareness, knowledge, and willingness to use energy-efficient products,” said C.C. Yu, ADB’s Country Director for Tajikistan.
ADB approved a 10 million grant for an Access to Green Finance project to help Tajik families increase power access and efficiency through financing of “smart” green energy solutions. The project is supported by a 750,000 grant from the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction for capacity building technical assistance.
Tajikistan joined ADB in 1998 and, to date, ADB has approved total assistance of over 1.2 billion in concessional loans, grants, and technical assistance to the country. The 16 years of ADB-Tajikistan partnership has promoted social development, restored and built new infrastructure, expanded agricultural production, and encouraged regional cooperation and trade under the CAREC Program.
ADB, based in Manila, dedicates itself to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific through inclusive economic growth, environmentally sustainable growth, and regional integration. Established in 1966, it is owned by 67 members – 48 from the Asia-Pacific region. In 2013, ADB assistance totaled 21.0 billion, including co-financing of 6.6 billion.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Anchored by the conviction that housing provides a critical foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty, Habitat has helped more than 4 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve homes since 1976. Habitat also advocates to improve access to decent and affordable shelter and supports a variety of funding models that enable families with limited resources to make needed improvements on their homes as their time and resources allow. As a nonprofit Christian housing organization, Habitat works in more than 70 countries and welcomes people of all races, religions and nationalities to partner in its mission. To learn more, donate or volunteer visit www.habitateurope.org.