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Avaza, September 19 | ORIENT. The afternoon sessions of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025) focused on strategic development models, particularly public-private partnership (PPP) mechanisms. The thematic session featured a dialogue bringing together representatives of Turkmenistan's government agencies and leading international experts from organizations such as the OECD, ADB, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

The central topic of discussion was the use of PPPs to accelerate the implementation of large projects. William Thompson of the OECD moderated the session. During the discussion, experts emphasized that PPPs are not only a financial but also a strategic tool.

For example, Tony Bonnici of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe discussed how the organization's approach to PPPs can be applied in Turkmenistan to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This underscores that the choice of projects and their implementation models is directly related to the global agenda.

The session participants moved from theory to practice, discussing specific mechanisms for promoting PPP development. Sajida Tashpulatova, IFC Program Coordinator for Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, expressed her organization's readiness to actively promote private sector participation in the country's investment projects. Professor Steven van Garsse of Hasselt University, in turn, emphasized that the use of standardized PPP guidelines could significantly simplify and expedite the transaction process.

The session demonstrated that Turkmenistan is not simply exploring the concept of PPP but is also actively working to create an institutional and legal framework for its practical application. The participation of key players such as First Abu Dhabi Bank, ADB, and the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector demonstrates significant international interest and a willingness to cooperate.

The dialogue was an important step in transforming theoretical ideas into concrete investment projects, which is key to sustainable economic growth in the country.

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