GTK/Strengthening the mastering of natural resources

Description What is done in the programme or project and why, what results are pursued, who benefits from the activities and who are involved in the implementation.

The Geological Survey of Finland implements in Tajikistan a project with the national institution (years 2014 - 2017) in which the overall objective is to improve the standards and living conditions for local people by strengthening of the national economy of Tajikistan through sustainable use of mineral resources and creating of a safer environment. The project aims at developing the capacity for better risk management of geo-hazards, modern data collection, storage and dissemination and monitoring of groundwater resources.The primary beneficiary is the national geo-institution, other beneficiaries include governmental institutions and agencies on both the national and regional level. The project is carried out as assingment for the services of governmental authorities/institutions. The support is 1.635.000 Euros.