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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 DUSHANBE 001700 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR NICOLAS FETCHKO, EB/CIP/BA 
STATE FOR SCA/CEN 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: EAID EINT
SUBJECT: DUSHANBE RESPONSE TO THE GLOBAL INTERNET FREEDOM TASK FORCE 
REQUEST 
 
REF: STATE 142147 
 
¶1.  Embassy Dushanbe provides the following information in 
response to the request by the Secretary's Global Internet 
Freedom Task Force Request (REFTEL).  Internet availability in 
Tajikistan remains extremely limited, particularly in remote 
areas.  Programs that provide Tajik youth access to the Internet 
are particularly valuable as a way to keep youth positively 
engaged in society.  Through USAID, Embassy Dushanbe supports 
the following 12 existing or planned projects that promote 
access to, and use of, the Internet in Tajikistan. 
 
Project Name:  Central Asian Program on AIDS Control in 
Vulnerable Populations 
Recipient:  Republican AIDS Center and the National Coordinating 
Committee 
Project Description:  To develop and test approaches and models 
for increasing coverage of vulnerable HIV/AIDS populations. 
IT Component:  Provision of 3 computers for the Republican AIDS 
Center and web design for the National Coordinating Committee on 
AIDS, TB, and Malaria. 
FY 06 Funding:  4,600 USD 
 
Project Name:  Zdrav Plus II 
Recipient:  Six Central Rayon Hospitals under the Khatlon Health 
Department 
Project Description:  To improve internal hospital management, 
statistic reporting, and implementation of health finance 
reforms. 
IT Component:  Provision of 6 computers and printers as well as 
3 trainings on data analysis and computer programming. 
FY 05 Funding:  8,000 USD 
FY 06 Funding:  1,000 USD 
 
Project Name:  Zdrav Plus II 
Recipient:  Tajik State Medical University 
Project Description:  To improve the quality of medical care by 
promoting Evidence Based Medicine amongst medical students and 
teachers. 
IT Component:  Provision of 6 computers, 2 printers, 1 scanner 
and internet connectivity. 
FY 06 Funding:  7,000 USD 
 
Project Name:  Zdrav Plus II 
Recipient:  PGMI 
Project Description:  Retraining family medicine specialists. 
IT Component:  Provision of 2 computers, 1 copy machine, 1 
printer, and 1 LCD projector. 
FY 06 Funding:  4,300 USD. 
 
Project Name:  Project HOPE 
Recipient:  National TB Center 
Project Description:  Project HOPE provided management to a 
Gifts-in-Kind program to increase the capacity of the National 
TB Center.  Direct funding came from State, but USAID funding 
allowed for project management. 
IT Component:  Provision of 7 computers as well as computer 
training for 14 people. 
FY 05 Funding:  3,500 USD 
 
Project Name:  Alternatives to Conflict in Tajikistan 
Recipient:  Economic Opportunity Centers (local NGOs) 
Project Description:  Prevention of conflict by improving 
employment opportunities. 
IT Component:  Provision of basic computer training and internet 
access and design for unemployed youth. 
FY 05 Funding:  550,000 USD (project total) 
FY 06 Funding:  550,000 USD (project total) 
 
Project Name: Local Governance Initiative - II 
Recipient:  Regional and district governments 
Project Description:  Improving the professional level and 
management capacity of local authorities. 
IT Component:  Provision of computers, basic computer training, 
accounting and spreadsheet software. 
FY 05 Funding:  1,150,000 USD (project total) 
FY 06 Funding:  1,150,000 USD (project total) 
 
Project Name:  Media and Information Support Initiative 
Recipient:  Independent TV Stations 
Project Description:  Support to independent TV and radio 
stations 
IT Component:  Installation of internet equipment and access to 
online international news and information. 
FY 05 Funding: 860,000 (project total) 
FY 06 Funding: 648,000 (project total) 
 
Project Name: Participation, Education, and Knowledge 
Strengthening Project (PEAKS) 
Recipient:  Several schools and learning centers throughout the 
country. 
 
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Project Description:  Increasing awareness of teachers and 
educators to computers, and ultimately to improve teaching 
materials. 
IT Component:  Provision of computers. 
FY 05 Funding:  The project was fully funded with FY 2002 and 
2003 supplemental funding. 
FY 06 Funding:  The project was fully funded with FY 2002 and 
2003 supplemental funding. 
 
Project Name: Commercial Law Project 
Recipient:  Supreme Court and High Economic Court 
Project Description:  Support and Development of the Commercial 
Legal Environment 
IT Component:  Purchase and installation of computer and other 
automation equipment, as well as training of all users and 
purchase of software. 
FY 05 Funding:  220,000 USD 
 
Project Name: Commercial Law Project 
Recipient: Ministry of Justice 
Project Description:  Support and Development of the Commercial 
Legal Environment 
IT Component: USAID provided the registry with all necessary 
equipment and technical assistance needed in order to establish 
the registry office. 
FY 06 Funding: 240,000 USD 
 
Project Name:  Commercial Law Project 
Recipient:  Ministry of Justice 
Project Description:  Support and Development of the Commercial 
Legal Environment 
IT Component: Development and support of a legal database 
(Adliya) 
FY 00-05 Funding: 45,000 USD 
FY 06 Funding: 20,000 USD 
JACOBSON