Solicitation/RFQ: PR12002626 Subject: Technology equipment for PD Media team

The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan is inviting potential vendors to submit quotation for the Technology equipment for PD Media team (PDF 499KB) . The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive …

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The U.S. Embassy to conduct an auction on September 16, 2023

 The U.S. Embassy will conduct an auction at the New Embassy Compound – Archabil 28, entrance from Ataturk Street. When: on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (noon). What will be sold: The Embassy’s General Services Office will sell residential, office and computer property. Next steps: On the same day, successful …

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USAID Supports Turkmenistan Tuberculosis (TB) Specialists in Their Endeavors in Learning Innovations in the Treatment and Management of Drug Resistant

August 25, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan — On August 16-23, 2023, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Health Organization (WHO) trained five tuberculosis (TB) specialists from Turkmenistan on the clinical management of drug-resistant (DR) TB during a study tour to Riga, Latvia. Organized by the WHO Collaborating Center in Riga, Latvia, this 7-day …

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Invitation to Tender for a licensing agreement for Operation of Cafeteria Services at the New Embassy Compound (NEC)

Enclosed is an Invitation to Tender for a licensing agreement for Operation of Cafeteria Services ( see attached full invitation , PDF 334KB) at the New Embassy Compound (NEC) American Embassy Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Tender Submission and Due Date All tenders must be submitted to the following address: S/GSO Joseph R. Williams 9, 1984 Str., (Pushkin Str.) 744000, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan …

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Solicitation/RFQ: PR11942720 Subject: VR Educational Sets

The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan invites you to submit quotation for the PR11942720 – VR Educational Sets (PDF 388KB). The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with vendors in the competitive range …

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USAID and WHO Train Specialists in Turkmenistan on Systematic Screening of Tuberculosis

August 4, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan — On July 27-28, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and World Health Organization (WHO) in Turkmenistan trained tuberculosis (TB) specialists of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMIT) on systematic screening and preventive treatment of TB. The training is part of a comprehensive program …

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Solicitation/RFQ: PR11825679 Subject: FAC – Tools and Expendables

The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan invites you to submit quotation for the PR11825679 – FAC – Tools and Expendables (PDF 588 KB). The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with vendors in the competitive …

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Pre-Solicitation Notice: PR11825679 Subject: FAC – Tools and Expendables

Enclosed is a pre-solicitation notice PR11825679 for FAC – Tools and Expendables (PDF 193 KB). Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Turkmenistan will launch the solicitation on the https://tm.usembassy.gov and https://sam.gov/ websites when it is available.

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USAID Introduces Members of Turkmenistan Mejlis to International Parliamentary Practices

July 10, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan — Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) concluded a two-day seminar on international parliamentary practices for 27 newly-elected members of the 7th convocation of Turkmenistan Parliament – the Mejlis. The seminar, organized by USAID’s Governance Support Program (GSP), introduced the members of Parliament (MPs) to best practices …

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USAID Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan

July 10, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan — On July 7, USAID’s Country Representative to Turkmenistan Nino Nadiradze and Chairman of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan Dovran Hudayberdiyev signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to strengthen the private sector to enhance economic growth and prosperity in Turkmenistan. The MoU provides a basis for …

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The U.S. Embassy will conduct an auction on July 22, 2023

On Saturday July 22 2023 the U.S. Embassy will conduct an auction at the Myati-Kosayeva str 31A. The auction will last from 9:00am to 12:00pm. At the auction, the Embassy’s General Services Office will sell residential, office and computer property. Successful bidders will be notified by phone the same day for payment and pickup arrangements. …

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USAID Facilitates Launch of the First Sign Language Interpretation Service in Turkmenistan

June 23, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has partnered with the Blind and Deaf Society of Turkmenistan (BDST) to establish a free-of-charge Sign Language Interpretation Service in all five regions of Turkmenistan. On June 1, 2023, seven sign language interpreters trained by USAID, started offering their services to persons …

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USAID and WHO Train Turkmen Specialists on TB Infection Control

From May 15 to June 9, 2023, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the World Health Organization Country Office (WHO CO) in Turkmenistan, and the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMIT), conducted a series of trainings on tuberculosis (TB) infection prevention and control to build the capacity …

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USAID and UNFPA Cooperate to Strengthen Families in Turkmenistan

June 7, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan, has concluded a six-month pilot training program on family counseling. USAID and UNFPA-supported civil society organizations provided training on positive gender norms, reproductive rights, and constructive conflict resolution to over 200 …

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Solicitation/RFQ: PR11712458: Subject: Laptops

The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan invites you to submit quotation for the Laptops (PDF 264 KB). The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with vendors in the competitive range if there is …

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USAID Connects Women and Girls in Turkmenistan with New ICT Opportunities

June 2, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – From May 26-28, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), held the DigiWomen Codefest hackathon competition for women and girls at the Ish Nokady Coworking Center. The three-day hackathon provided a platform for 70 DigiWomen Camp participants from four provinces of the country to compete, innovate, and collaborate using …

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USAID Expands Partnership in Turkmenistan to Prevent Human Trafficking and Support Employment Opportunities for Women

May 16, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Bureau for Asia Änjali Kaur opened a skills training center for returned migrants and vulnerable groups of women wishing to attain new skills and take part in the country’s economy. The center is a part of a USAID-funded …

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Solicitation/RFQ: PR11595648 Subject: Electronic Key Management Systems (Key Watcher)

The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan invites you to submit quotation for the Electronic Key Management Systems (Key Watcher) (PDF 290KB). The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with vendors in the competitive range if there is need …

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USAID and Rysgal Bank Hold the First Venture Capital Forum in Ashgabat

April 13, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Rysgal Bank, held a conference on Venture Capital Investments at the Yyldyz Hotel. The forum engaged private-sector investors, financial institutions, IT companies, universities, government regulators, and other stakeholders from the startup and venture capital ecosystem of Turkmenistan. …

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Pre-Solicitation Notice: PR11595648 Subject: Electronic Key Management Systems (Key Watcher)

Enclosed is a pre-solicitation notice PR11595648 for Electronic Key Management Systems (Key Watcher) (PDF 193KB). Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Turkmenistan will launch the solicitation on the https://tm.usembassy.gov and https://sam.gov/ websites when it is available.

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Solicitation/RFQ: PR11568835 Subject: Office Furniture

The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan is inviting potential vendors to submit quotation for the Office Furniture (PDF 531 KB). The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if …

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USAID and EU Support Turkmen Artisans in Lebap to Expand Sales to Global Markets

March 31, 2023, Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan, with the support of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO, launched the Lebap Handmade Exports (Lebap HME) startup incubator program. The event featured a crafts exhibition and a series of …

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Pre-Solicitation PR11568835 Subject: Office Furniture

The U.S. Embassy Ashgabat is going to procure Office Furniture (including installation) (PDF 191KB). All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered. The Government plans to issue the solicitation on April 12, 2023. This solicitation will be issued via the website of the Embassy of the United States in Turkmenistan. No paper copies will be mailed. …

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USAID Supports a Turkmen Farm in Obtaining the GLOBALG.A.P. Certification

March 17, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has helped Turkmenistan’s Ýigit farm in obtaining GLOBALG.A.P. international certification. Ýigit is the largest greenhouse tomato producer in Turkmenistan, operating a 34-hectare facility in Kaka District of Ahal Region and employing more than 600 workers. The company is a member of …

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The U.S. Embassy will conduct an Auction on April 1, 2023

On Saturday April 1 2023, the U.S. Embassy will conduct an auction at the U.S. Embassy, Karz Bank. The auction will last from 9:00am to 12:00pm. At the auction, the Embassy’s General Services Office will sell residential, office and computer property. Successful bidders will be notified by phone the same day for payment and pickup …

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USAID Supports Environmental Audit Law in Turkmenistan

January 18, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, USAID, in partnership with the Public Association Enterprise Tebigy Kuwwat, an ecological civil society organization, hosted a roundtable for government agencies, civil society organizations, and private companies to discuss and develop by-laws for the country’s 2019 Law On Environmental Audit. USAID Central Asia Acting Regional Mission Director Luis …

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GRE Program – Applications open for Spring 2023

Are you planning to apply for graduate school in the United States or abroad? Join us for the GRE Program, an 18-week hybrid learning program for eligible citizens of Turkmenistan. The program is designed to help you improve necessary skills to get you ready for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), graduate school application process, and …

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USAID Supports the Launch of Information and Communications Technology E-Dictionary

December 2, 2022, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The Academy of Civil Service (ACS) under the President of Turkmenistan in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has launched Turkmenistan’s first mobile application featuring a dictionary with the tri-lingual information and communications technology (ICT) dictionary. This new application called IT Sözlük is available for …

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USAID Supports Turkmen Artisans to Expand Sales to Global Markets

November 19, 2022, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), with the support of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO and in partnership with the local consulting company “Orlan”, hosted a final event of the Handmade Exports 2022 (HME) startup incubator program. The event featured a crafts exhibition and a …

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USAID Supports Turkmenistan on Anti-Trafficking

November 15, 2022, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Safe Migration in Central Asia activity and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the International Labour Organization in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, started a two-day technical meeting titled “Strengthening National Policies on Trafficking …

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USAID Supports International IT Network Associate Certification in Turkmenistan

November 15, 2022, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Academy of Civil Service (ACS) under the President of Turkmenistan, started a 10-day training course on network administration in the public sector for Turkmen information technology (IT) specialists. The course equips Turkmen specialists with knowledge about …

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U.S. Government Enters into Memorandum of Understanding on Healthcare Cooperation with Government of Turkmenistan

November 8, 2022 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – On November 7, 2022, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Department of State, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on …

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The U.S. Embassy will conduct an Auction on October 22, 2022

On Saturday October 22 2022, the U.S. Embassy will conduct an auction at the U.S. Embassy, Karz Bank. The auction will last from 9:00am to 12:00pm. At the auction, the Embassy’s General Services Office will sell residential, office and computer property. Successful bidders will be notified by phone the same day for payment and pickup …

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USAID Hosts the 12th Annual Central Asia Trade Forum in Kazakhstan

Astana, Kazakhstan, October 12, 2022 – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the 12th annual Central Asia Trade Forum themed, “Digitalization of Customs Services. Pathway to Paperless Trade” in Astana, Kazakhstan. It is a flagship international two-day event for advancing connectivity and trade. The forum brought together Central Asian customs administrations to discuss ongoing efforts in …

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USAID to Host Women’s Summit in Tashkent

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, September 9, 2022 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will host the second Regional Women’s Summit themed, ‘Women in Trade: Challenges and Opportunities in Central Asia. Best Practices.’ on September 21, 2022, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The summit aims to integrate gender considerations into all sectors of the economy in Central Asia …

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Solicitation/RFQ: PR11028512 Subject: English Books for Library

The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan is inviting potential vendors to submit quotation for the English Self-Study Materials (PDF 356). The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there …

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Solicitation/RFQ: PR11005423 Subject: FM – Uniform

The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan is inviting potential vendors to submit quotation for Uniform (PDF 1MB). The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there …

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Pre-Solicitation Notice PR11028512

Subject: Self-Study Materials Library Enclosed is a pre-solicitation notice PR11028512 for Self-Study Materials Library (PDF 108KB). Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Turkmenistan will launch the solicitation on the https://tm.usembassy.gov website when it is available.

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The U.S. Embassy will conduct an Auction on August 26, 2022

On Friday August 26 2022, the U.S. Embassy will conduct an auction at the U.S. Embassy, Karz Bank. The auction will last from 9:00am to 12:00pm. At the auction, the Embassy’s General Services Office will sell residential, office and computer property. Successful bidders will be notified by phone the same day for payment and pickup …

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Solicitation/RFQ: PR10928007

Subject: FM – Disassembling the existing and installing new canopy The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan is inviting potential vendors to submit quotation for the FM – Disassembling the existing and installing new canopy. Request for Quotations Number PR10928007 (PDF 770KB) Statement of Work Chancery Government Owned Vehicles (GOV) Parking Canopy Project (PDF 244KB) The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the …

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Solicitation/RFQ: PR10905895

Subject: Chancery Perimeter Concrete Wall and Metal Fence restoration The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan would like to extend below Solicitation/RFQ: PR10905895 till August 19, 2022 no later than 5:00 PM local time. Solicitation/RFQ: PR10905895 (PDF 1MB) Scope of Work: Restoration and Painting Work of the Chancery Perimeter Concrete Wall and Metal Fence (PDF 240KB) Note: If there will be necessity for site visit contact AshgabatPROCUREMENT@state.gov . “The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan is …

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Solicitation/RFQ: PR10841247

Subject: FM-Replacement of UPS (uninterruptible power supply) system The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan would like to extend below Solicitation/RFQ: PR10841247 till August 08, 2022 no later than 5:00 PM local time. Note: The terms of delivery updated (please see attachment PDF 1 MB). “The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan is inviting potential vendors to submit quotation for the FM – Replacement of UPS system (please see the …

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Solicitation/RFQ: PR10905895

Subject: Chancery Perimeter Concrete Wall and Metal Fence restoration. The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan is inviting potential vendors to submit quotation for the Restoration and painting work of the Chancery Perimeter Concrete Wall (PDF 236KB) and Metal Fence (PDF 260KB) (please see the attachment). The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations …

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USAID Advances Sign Language Interpreters’ Skills in Turkmenistan

July 19, 2022 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is working on making society more accessible and comfortable for people with hearing difficulties living in Turkmenistan. Today, USAID’s Governance Support Program, in partnership with the Blind and Deaf Society of Turkmenistan and with support from the Embassy of Malaysia in …

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Solicitation/RFQ: PR10841247

Subject: FM-Replacement of UPS (uninterruptible power supply) system. The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan is inviting potential vendors to submit quotation for the FM – Replacement of UPS system (PDF 392KB). The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions …

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USAID and the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Support Improved Waste Management in Turkmenistan

May 06, 2022, Balkanabat, Turkmenistan –USAID, in partnership with the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan and local experts, concluded a series of four seminars and forums for government representatives, civil society, and entrepreneurs involved in waste management. The Government of Turkmenistan prioritizes waste management in the nation’s environmental protection and sustainable development strategies. …

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USAID Facilitates Turkmen Horticulture Products’ Export by Promoting GLOBALG.A.P. Certification

April 29, 2022, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – At today’s Export Facilitation Initiative event, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a contest that offers a co-financing program to help Turkmenistan’s farmers to obtain GLOBALG.A.P. certification, as a key step towards exporting fresh horticultural products to premium international markets. The event included a certificate award ceremony for six …

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USAID Supports Turkmenistan’s Meteorologists to Strengthen the Country’s Climate Resilience

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, February 18, 2022 – This week, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Governance Support Program, in partnership with the Hydrometeorology Service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan and international experts, organized the second seminar on advanced automated meteorological measuring and information systems for weather forecasters in Ashgabat and …

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USAID and Partners Launch Online Campaign to Mark Safer Internet Day

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, February 8, 2022 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Safe Migration in Central Asia activity, implemented by Winrock International, partnered with government and non-governmental organizations across Central Asia to hold a month-long online campaign dedicated to Safer Internet Day, marked annually on February 08 to promote safer and more responsible use …

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USAID Celebrates Accomplishments in Regional Trade and Employment

January 21, 2022; Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) marked the successful completion of its five-year, regional Competitiveness, Trade, and Jobs activity . The activity facilitated Central Asian exports and increased employment in horticulture, transport and logistics services, and tourism industries. The activity successfully increased competitiveness and expanded trade in these sectors within the region …

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USAID Central Asia Commemorates Agency’s 60th Anniversary and Three Decades of Local Development Progress

For Immediate Release November 3, 2021 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan: On November 3, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) commemorates a major milestone, marking 60 years since it was founded by President John F. Kennedy. USAID’s Regional Mission Central Asia joins a global celebration to mark the Agency’s 60th anniversary. For six decades, USAID has built its …

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USAID Facilitates Strengthening Turkmenistan’s Securities Market

October 07, 2021, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Governance Support Program, in partnership with the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan (UIE), hosted a virtual seminar designed to support the development of the Ashgabat Stock Exchange and to attract investment in the country’s economy. In his opening remarks, U.S. Ambassador …

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Lawrence Hardy II Arrives as Usaid Regional Mission Director to Central Asia

October 07, 2021, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The U.S. Mission to Turkmenistan is pleased to announce Lawrence Hardy II, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, has arrived in Almaty as the new Regional Mission Director for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Central Asia. Mr. Hardy will lead USAID’s regional programs across Kazakhstan, the …

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USAID Announces New Central Asia Trade Activity

October 05, 2021, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new $19 million five-year activity, USAID Trade Central Asia, that will be implemented in Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The new trade activity will build on USAID’s decades of achievements facilitating regional trade, enterprise development, and regional …

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USAID’S 11th Annual Central Asia Trade Forum Begins Today

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, October 4, 2021 – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the eleventh annual  Central Asia Trade Forum , an international event promoting regional trade and connectivity across Central Asia and beyond focused on post-COVID recovery and resilience in the region. This five-day virtual event includes over 80 distinguished speakers from around the world including Central …

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USAID Catalyzes the Success of Turkmenistani Startups

August 27, 2021, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the winners of a Startup Ecosystem Program 2021 competition, hosted jointly by the USAID Enriching Youth for Tomorrow activity, the USAID Future Growth Initiative, and the Union of Economists of Turkmenistan. During the three months of the program’s implementation, 127 …

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USAID Launches Regional Water and Environment Program in Turkmenistan

July 15, 2021, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today inaugurated its Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment program in Turkmenistan. The five-year program covers the five countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan and will strengthen regional cooperation on the management of shared water resources in the Syr Darya and Amu Darya …

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Officials from Across Central Asia Participate in Third U.S. Convened Workshop on Air Quality

May 12, 2021 – On May 6 and 11, 2021 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the U.S. Embassy in Nur-Sultan convened a C5+1 collaborative workshop on air quality data use and management with Central Asian countries. Participants in the virtual workshop included government representatives for hydrometeorology and air quality monitoring from …

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U.S. Government Shares Best Practices on the Role of the Business Ombudsman in Protecting Labor and Human Rights in Turkmenistan

May 4, 2021 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Safe Migration in Central Asia activity and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, conducted the first online discussion on international best practices to introduce a Business Ombudsman in Turkmenistan that …

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USAID Advances Digital Diplomacy in Turkmenistan

April 15, 2021 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Enriching Youth for Tomorrow activity in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Turkmenistan commenced a virtual course on digital diplomacy for young officials at the MFA. The course aligns with the MFA’s mandate to increase the number of qualified …

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Nurturing Apple Orchards in Turkmenistan

USAID’s Consulting Services Lead to Double the Yields for Apple Growers Ahal province in central Turkmenistan, is home to the capital city of Ashgabat. The south-center of the country, bordering Iran and Afghanistan along the Kopetdag mountains, produces one-fifth of the country’s agricultural production. Meselli Meselliyev, an experienced orchard keeper, has been working for orchards …

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Helping Women Artisans and Entrepreneurs Expand Digital Trade, USAID Hosts Training

April 12, 2021, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – On April 8-9, the United States, through its Agency for International Development (USAID) hosted a two-day webinar: ‘Women in Crafts: Opportunities for Connectivity and Digital Trade’ for women artisans and handicraft producers across Afghanistan and Central Asia to better understand market demand, identify new markets, and improve product quality. …

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U.S. Government Promotes Turkmenistan’s Exports by Addressing Labor Rights

March 11, 2021 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Safe Migration in Central Asia, and Future Growth Initiative programs, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan conducted a webinar on increasing the export potential of Turkmen enterprises and …

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USAID Celebrates International Women’s Day in Turkmenistan

March 5, 2021 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-supported Enriching Youth for Tomorrow program organized a virtual celebration to recognize the successes of the programs’ female beneficiaries, in honor of the upcoming International Women’s Day on March 8. Participating in the event, U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan Matthew Klimow stated, “Gender …

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Helping Dreams Take Flight

Sunday, November 29, 2020 Every child deserves to be a superhero, thought Feruza Pettulayeva. With five nephews, Feruza, CEO and co-founder of the Superkidstm startup knew a thing or two about Batman, Spiderman, and Iron Man. She also knew that learning could be an everyday adventure, and tried to show her nephews that education can …

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USAID’s Tenth Annual Central Asia Trade Forum Goes Virtual

November 16, 2020 – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the tenth annual Central Asia Trade Forum , an international event promoting regional trade and connectivity across Central Asia and beyond. This year’s five-day virtual event includes 100 speakers and 4000 registered participants representing 39 countries including the USA, Afghanistan, Georgia, Germany, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, …

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USAID Empowers Turkmenistan’s Startups to Succeed

October 23, 2020 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the winners of the three-day Startup Ecosystem Program Competition, held jointly by the USAID Enriching Youth for Tomorrow project, the USAID Future Growth Initiative, and the Union of Economists of Turkmenistan. During four months of the program, 122 young entrepreneurs …

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USAID Raises the Profile of Central Asian Horticulture Exporters

October 20, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has published a detailed Directory of Central Asian Horticulture Exporters (PDF, 6.62 MB) to provide key information on growers to potential buyers around the world. Over 120 horticulture exporters from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan are listed in the catalogue that includes details about their products …

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United States Co-Invests in an IT Solution to Help Realize Turkmenistan’s Transit Potential

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2020 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, October 8, 2020 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is supporting a private Turkmen logistics company, Shaylan Economic Society, to fully digitize all its warehouse and transportation management systems. Shaylan is a warehouse and distribution pioneer in Turkmenistan operating warehouses, cold storage facilities and a …

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USAID Supports Improved Water Management in Turkmenistan

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, September 29, 2020 – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Smart Waters project, implemented by the Central Asia Regional Environmental Center (CAREC), handed over fourteen units of automated water flow measuring equipment to the State Committee on Water Management. This equipment will be installed at fourteen locations along the Murghab river …

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Dredging Up the Past: A Clean Riverbed is Changing the Lives of Turkmen Farmers

By USAID CENTRAL ASIA SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2020 “When there are floods, we have to build barriers to keep our land safe,” says Ataev Maksat, a 35-year old farmer from Saryyazy, a village in Mary, Turkmenistan. He is a third generation farmer, growing wheat and cotton on his ancestral land. He also raises livestock and tends …

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Expanding the Partnership to Eradicate Forced Labor and Global Human Trafficking

August 27, 2020 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Safe Migration in Central Asia program, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Office of the Ombudsman of Turkmenistan held an online webinar on eradicating forced labor and human trafficking under …

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USAID Launched Free Export Advisory Services for Turkmen Horticultural Producers

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, July 6, 2020 – On July 2, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a hotline for Turkmen producers of fresh fruits and vegetables to facilitate export of their products. Hosted by the USAID Competitiveness, Trade and Jobs activity in Central Asia, the export advisory hotline will provide essential information about the …

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A Mother, A Teacher, A Trailblazer: Raising the Status of Water Issues and Women in Turkmenistan

“In many cases, women here are homemakers,” says Lyale Orazova, talking about her homeland, Turkmenistan. “Since a woman gives birth to her children, she is responsible for teaching them the ways of our people. It’s the women who teach children that water is special, that it must be valued, and that they need to take …

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RFQ Subject # PR9208713: 80 Mbit/s Internet Service for 6 months/08.01.2020-01.31.2021

The Embassy of USA in Turkmenistan is inviting potential vendors to submit quotation for 80 Mbit/s Internet Service for 6 months/08.01.2020-01.31.2021 ( please see the attachment , PDF 243 KB). The Embassy intends to award Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial quotations without holding discussions, …

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U.S. funding to UNODC supports forensic capabilities in Turkmenistan

U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna, Austria June 12, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) announces $200,000 in funding to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to support Phase Two of the project, “Strengthening Forensic Services in Turkmenistan.”The …

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The U.S. Supports Turkmenistan’s Response to COVID-19 Prevention Efforts by Providing More Funding for Infection Prevention and Risk Communication

June 1, 2020, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed an additional $500,000 to support Turkmenistan’s COVID-19 prevention efforts, bringing the total U.S. Government resources made available to all partners in Turkmenistan to $1.42 million. The additional funding will be provided to the United …

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USAID Commits $2 Million to Address the Needs of Central Asian Migrants Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 27, 2020, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The U.S. Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed $2 million dollars to protect migrants in Central Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic. This support will be delivered through the ongoing USAID-funded Safe Migration in Central Asia project, implemented by Winrock International. The COVID-19 pandemic has …

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USAID Launches Future Growth Initiative in Turkmenistan

February 11, 2020 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officially launched the Future Growth Initiative. Through this program, USAID will support Turkmen enterprises in creating new jobs, improving skills, and increasing sales and exports in targeted sectors, including information and communications technologies, food processing, carpets, and leather and handicraft …

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The United States Invests in Turkmenistan’s Water Management

Mary, Turkmenistan, December 10, 2019 – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Smart Waters program, implemented by Central Asia Regional Environmental Center (CAREC), in cooperation with the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) handed over a 170,000 USD dredger to the State Committee on Water Management in Tashkopri, the south-east settlement …

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United States Shares Best Practices to Increase Turkmenistan’s Production of High-Value Fruit

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, July 24, 2019 – On July 24, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan (UoIE) conducted a fruit tree production workshop for orchard owners and agronomists in Ashgabat. During the workshop, USAID’s horticulture advisor shared key techniques and technologies to sustainably maximize production of …

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Subject: Request for Proposal #19TX1019R0001

U.S.  Embassy Ashgabat To: Prospective Offerors Subject: Request for Proposal #19TX1019R0001 Enclosed is a  Request for Proposal (RFP)  (PDF 383KB) for the design, development of a complete bill of materials for procurement, and installation of a television distribution system for the New Embassy Compound (NEC). If you would like to submit a proposal, follow the instructions of the solicitation, …

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USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Promotes Trade and Cooperation on First Official Visit to Turkmenistan

Ashgabat, June 14, 2018– U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Assistant Administrator for Central and South Asia, Javier Piedra, visited Turkmenistan as part of his first official visit to Central Asia. Piedra visited Turkmenabat and Ashgabat to see first-hand how USAID programs are benefiting Turkmenistan by strengthening the investment climate and supporting the private …

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USAID Bolsters Turkmen Transport and Logistics Companies

Ashgabat, May 24, 2018 – Yesterday, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) concluded a five-day workshop designed to help transport and logistics companies in Turkmenistan improve their management systems and increase their export opportunities. Turkmenistan has developed numerous large-scale infrastructure projects to improve trade potential but, without good management practices, local transport and logistics …

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USAID Supports Producers with Export Promotion in Turkmenistan

Ashgabat, March 28, 2018 – The U.S. Agency for International Development Competitiveness, Trade, and Jobs Program in Central Asia, in partnership with the Turkmenistan Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (UIE), held a seminar for local producers to help strengthen their export potential. To increase their revenue and earn hard currency, Turkmenistan’s producers look to foreign …

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USAID Supports Turkmenistan in Exploring Export Opportunities Through the UAE

On August 20-26, 2016, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) arranged a visit to Dubai, UAE for four State Commodities and Raw Materials Exchange officials to explore opportunities for stocking Turkmen goods in Dubai warehouses in order to make them more accessible to potential buyers. The officials met with warehouse operators, shipping agents, freight forwarders, commercial real estate companies, …

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United States supports Turkmenistan’s law enforcement officials with English language training

On October 30, 2015, the U.S. Embassy conducted a closing ceremony for the ninth round of the U.S. Government-funded English Language Training (ELT) program for Government of Turkmenistan law enforcement professionals. The ceremony took place at the Training Center of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. Over 50 Government of Turkmenistan law enforcement professionals, from …

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United States supports Turkmenistan’s fight against narcotics trafficking

From September 21-25, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration conducted a workshop on Airport Interdiction Operations in Ashgabat for officials from the State Service for the Protection of a Healthy Society and the State Border and State Customs Services.  The workshop covered such issues as route/courier characteristics, targeting and risk management, concealment methods, behavior analysis, informant …

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The United States and Turkmenistan Make World Safer through WMD Interdiction Training

The United States provided a course to Turkmenistan in support of efforts to prevent the spread of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). The course, which ran from September 14-18, 2015, was conducted by expert advisors from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program. It explored …

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The United States Advances Global High-Tech Economy in Turkmenistan

The United States works with Turkmenistan and its development efforts in a variety of areas, including its information technology (IT) sector. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) presented U.S. Government programs and activities at the TurkmenTEL 2015 international exhibition. At this September 16-18 event, the U.S. pavilion focused on USAID’s IT-related programs and also …

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