The Strategy aims to harness hydropower potential for inclusive and sustainable growth in the Republic of Tajikistan. Designed by the Ministry of Energy and Industry and UNDP, the policy sets an all-encompassing framework for the development of small hydropower considering it from a cross-sectoral and multidimensional perspective – as an essential prerequisite for addressing poverty, ensuring access to reliable and affordable energy services, and developing efficient infrastructure solutions. ---- As power generation in Tajikistan is primarily based on hydro energy, hydropower represents a significant alternative to conventional sources of energy – coal, oil and gas.

The Act sets forth the basic principles of environmental protection in the Republic of Tajikistan. Adopted in 2011, the Act replaces the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Protection of the Environment (1993). In overall, the regulatory document sets out the strategic environmental goals and aims to steer the country to a sustainable energy future. While elucidating the interlinkages between economic development and the environment, the policy proposes measures to prevent or mitigate adverse ecological impacts of the energy, forestry, agricultural and other sectors. Particular focus is made on pollution abatement tools including quota mechanisms and tradable permits.

The Program was adopted pursuant to the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan №551 of 2 November 2011. Adoption of the document is a result of the process that began in 2009 upon request of the President made to the Parliament of Tajikistan (the Address to the Parliament of 15 April 2009). The policy sets a comprehensive framework for the development hydropower in the republic and aims to improve energy efficiency at the national level. Implementation of this wide-scale policy is proposed with a view to strengthen Tajikistan’s energy security and achieve the objective of energy self-sufficiency. The policy represents an integrated approach to accomplishing the tasks of accelerated economic and social development, as transition to a sustainable and efficient energy system is expected to bring numerous economy-wide benefits including enhanced quality of life, poverty reduction, and social stability.

The policy sets forth principles for the regulation of natural monopolies in the Republic of Tajikistan. With the adoption of the present Law in 2007 a comprehensive framework was established for reconciling the interests of monopoly market actors involved – natural monopoly entities and consumers. The areas specifically addressed by the Law on Natural Monopolies include transportation of oil, petroleum products and gas via pipelines, gas distribution, generation, transmission and dispatch of electric and thermal power. While aiming to enforce competition of national energy markets, the policy allows for transition of a natural monopoly entity to the status of a competitive market entity, along with that prevents acquisitions or consolidation that create monopolies. Regulatory tools include tariff setting, additionally, the policy concentrates on determination of categories of customers served by a natural monopoly entity on a mandatory basis.

Endorsed in 2012, the Law proposes implementation of a wide-scale policy embedding protection of the environment - more specifically, protection of the atmospheric air - in the national development strategy. The policy aims to mitigate the irreversible and pervasive impacts on the environment and population health of human-induced activities. It covers the areas of standardization, environmental monitoring and assessment, technology development for control, prevention and abatement of pollution. Multidimensional endeavors involving various areas and economic sectors aim to strengthen frameworks for environmental sustainability. The Law proposes an integrated approach and pursues a number of broad objectives including protection and the sustainable use of the atmospheric air, evolving appropriate regulatory frameworks and building institutional capacities, strengthening environmental security.

Enacted in 2012, the policy establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for coal industry in the Republic of Tajikistan.

The Strategy on the Management of Oil and Gas Revenues was adopted in accordance with the Presidential Decree №128 of 27 September 2004. Reforms vigorously pursued in Azerbaijan over the last decade laid the ground for macroeconomic and financial stability, improved social prosperity and enhanced environmental sustainability. The policy specifically addresses the issue of economic diversification considering it the key for implementation of Azerbaijan's development agenda. The Strategy provides a long-term vision for the development of oil and gas sectors, aims to proliferate sustainable, lasting and efficient financial mechanisms. In overall, it is scoped as encompassing the following economy-wide objectives: ensuring resilient and robust development of energy and non-energy sectors, promotion of small and medium-sized businesses, infrastructure development, poverty reduction, human capital development, etc. The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan is the regulatory body mandated with the development and implementation of the Strategy.

The Mid-Term Review Report of the Kiribati Development Plan 2012-15 was issued in 2014 by the National Economic Planning Office, Government of the Republic of Kiribati, with input from representatives of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Secretariat of the Pacific Environment Programme, UNDP - Pacific Centre, and UNESCAP. The first Session offers an introduction, Section two provides for an overview of the progress, Section three addresses key findings, Section four deals with observation for future consideration and Section 5 explores the next steps.

The Kiribati Development Plan 2012 – 2015: Enhancing Economic Growth for Sustainable Development A vibrant economy for the people of Kiribati bases on the lessons learnt from the past Kiribati Development Plans (KDPs) including the use of different and workable approaches. The formulation of the new KDP is based on the review of the former KDP and a ‘partnership’ approach which involves extensive consultations, meetings and discussions with all key stakeholders. The structure of the plan is as follows: Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Macro Trends and Review of Achievement; Chapter 3: Guiding Principles of the Plan; Chapter 4: KPA 1 – Human Resource Developments; Chapter 5: KPA 2 – Economic Growth & Poverty Reduction; Chapter 6: KPA 3 – Health; Chapter 7: KPA 4 - Environment; Chapter 8: KPA 5 – Governance; Chapter 9: KPA 6 – Infrastructure; Chapter 10: KDP Implementation Arrangements; Chapter 11: Monitoring and Evaluation.

The State Program on Poverty Reduction and Economic Development (2003 -2008) laid the foundation for overall economic stability, sustaining dynamic economic growth and restraining inflation in Azerbaijan. The present policy document – reaffirming the objectives of the State Program for 2003-2008 - outlines ways to facilitate transformation of the national development landscape. A strong emphasis is placed on the interfaces of economic issues with social priorities, specifically, the policy elaborates on measures to eliminate poverty at the national level. With the adoption of the State Program on Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development for 2008-2015, Azerbaijan reiterates its commitment and resolves to intensify efforts towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. The State Program sets priorities and targets for 8-year period (2008-2015), includes the list of policy measures for the first 3-year period (2008-2010) (Attachment 1).