The Energy Law establishes legal and organizational frameworks for national regulation in the field of state supervision, investment, land management, and consumer rights protection. The present Law identifies key organizational and legal principles for regulation of energy related economic activities in the Republic of Tajikistan. It therefore provides regulatory and strategic frameworks for establishing pro-institutional and market-oriented mechanisms aimed at ensuring stability and development, protection of interests of energy consumers.

In accordance with Tajikistan Nuclear Power Law, atomic energy regulation comprises the following areas of action: 1) provision of nuclear and radiation safety, social and environmental protection from radiation hazards; 2) guarantee of accessibility, objectivity and timeliness of the information delivery on the usage of the nuclear energy, social and environmental impacts; 3) involvement of the public, commercial and non-profit organizations, other legal entities in deliberations on state policy, developing regulation and legislative acts of the Republic of Tajikistan. The objectives of legal relation arising on the use of nuclear energy are as follows: establish legal frameworks in the field nuclear energy use and state regulatory system to guarantee safety of atomic energy production; define the rights, duties and responsibilities of state regulatory bodies, local authorities, organizations and other legal entities and individuals. The law defines the rights of the authorized bodies, public organizations, and specifies conditions of operation related to nuclear energy utilization.

The National Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan for the period to 2015 (further – NDS) is adopted to achieve long-term national development objectives. The NDS is the principal strategic document that defines the priorities and general thrust of government policy, which is focused on achieving sustainable economic growth, expending the public’s access to basic social services and reducing poverty. In the framework of the NDS the National Development System is envisaged to be created, the system is expected to have a clearly defined and vertically organized structure of strategic documents, programmes and plans (programme goals and tasks, planning and plan implementation, quality oversight and performance monitoring) on the one hand, and corresponding administrative structures for the management of this process – both vertically and horizontally, on the other hand. The NDS is the basis for all the state, sectoral and regional conceptual frameworks, strategies, programmes and plans for the country’s development currently in place and under development, as well as the activities of all government agencies. The NDS serves as a tool for engaging in a dialogue with the business community and non-governmental organizations. The National Development Strategy envisages the development and implementation of technical and financial programmes in the Republic of Tajikistan.

The subsoil legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan is based on the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan and consists of the present Law and other regulatory legal acts of the Republic of Tajikistan, and the international legal acts recognized by the Republic of Tajikistan. The subsoil of the Republic of Tajikistan is an exclusive object of state ownership, the following proprietors can be entitled with the right of ownership: 1. government bodies through delegation of ownership rights; 2. consumers of natural resources through delegation of perpetual rights or ensuring the rights for temporary use of natural resources. In the Republic of Tajikistan private ownership of mineral resources is prohibited. Actions outraging expressly or implicitly the right of state ownership for natural resources are prohibited. Issuance of licenses (licensing) for the ownership of mineral resources is implemented in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On Licensing Certain Types of Activities”. Exploration and use of mineral resources on the territory of towns, suburban areas, industrial and transport enterprises can be prohibited totally or partially, if the exploration poses a threat to people’s live and health causes damage to economic entities or the environment. The Law defines the competence of the state executive bodies and local authorities, the procedure of permit issuance for the use of natural resources, liability, and other issues.

The National Environmental Program of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2009 – 2019 (further – Program) is the priority document of the state defining the main directions of the sustainable society development, maintaining balance between interests of natural resources development and users. The Program defines relations between consumers of natural resources and the environment, balanced development of the society, sustainable use of natural resources, and restoration of damaged environment. Implementation of activities defined by the Program allows to resolve the issues of sustainable use of natural resources and environmental protection. One of the key Program objectives is to conduct environmental activities, strengthen emission reductions monitoring, usage of low-waste technologies in all areas (water, air, mineral resources) and industries. The Program does not specify executors and timelines, as well as sources of funding.

Outlines objectives and strategies related to i) self-reliance, ii) sustainability, iii) preservation and promotion of traditional cultural values, iv) national security, v) balanced development, vi) improving the quality of life, vii) institutional strengthening and human resource development, viii) decentralization and community participation, ix) privatisation and private sector development. Provides a macro-economic outlook, followed by detailed policy descriptions. Chapter 24 is devoted to the energy sector, and includes summary of achievements of 7th FYP as well as new objectives under the 8th FYP.

The 7th Five Year Plan provides a framework for the policies to be followed and for the allocation of resources during the Plan period.

Outlines objectives and strategies related to i) "Strengthening of the Development Administration of the Government; ii) Preservation and Promotion of National Identity; iii) Mobilization of Internal Resources; iv) Enhancement of Rural Incomes; v) Improvement of Rural Housing and Resettlement; vii) Development of Human Resources; viii) Promotion of People's Participation; ix) Promotion of National Self-reliance.

This document outlines the Salient Features of the 4th Five Year Plan. The major effort during Fourth Plan is concentrated towards growth of the Agriculture, Livestock, Forests and Small Industries sectors of the economy.

The Plan outlines development priorities in the areas of: agriculture, power, industry and mines, transport and communication, social services and miscellaneous.