[{"bbox": [119, 151, 1111, 251], "category": "Text", "text": "The promotion of EE and RE in the power sector is slow due to the lack of financing, caused mainly by low tariffs and low revenue collection, underdeveloped institutional capacity and the absence of support mechanisms, and last, but not least, a lack of awareness and knowledge in the industry, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the population in general."}, {"bbox": [119, 259, 1111, 455], "category": "Text", "text": "This Action aims to address these issues in the framework of the MIP-EU-Tajikistan 2021-2027. It will contribute to its objectives, namely **PA 1 'Green, Digital and Inclusive Economy'** – Business and other Services, including Digital and Green Entrepreneurship, in particular **Specific Objective 2. Create a business environment conducive to the development of MSMEs and innovation, in selected sectors, with a particular focus on green economy and digitalisation; PA3 'Natural resources management, efficiency and resilience'** - Energy generation, renewable sources, in particular **Specific Objective 5. To increase energy efficiency, security of Power Supply and Water Supply & Sanitation and Specific Objective 6. To improve access to drinking water supply and sanitation, particularly in rural areas, water productivity in irrigation and to achieve integrated water resources management.**"}, {"bbox": [119, 466, 1111, 734], "category": "Text", "text": "The Action will contribute to the achievement of these objectives by providing expert advice and training to the MEWR, with a view to supporting the creation of a transparent and fair electricity market, which will be attractive for the deployment of RE projects through private sector participation, and able to cope with the requirements of an efficient regional power market. This will in turn signal the creation of a strong Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Tajikistan through the establishment of efficient interaction and improved coordination between stakeholders in the energy and water sectors. Supporting activities will address the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and improve climate change mitigation (due to more efficient use of energy), promotion of investments in EE and RE in housing and industry, sensitisation in favour of EE and RE measures, and ensuring fair and equal access for vulnerable groups and enhanced gender equality. The Action also aims to create the conditions for investments in EE and RE be funded through the EFSD+ regional envelope. This would in turn provide export opportunities for EU Green Tech companies in a barely explored market where the EU is seen as a prestigious and strategical partner."}, {"bbox": [119, 743, 1111, 890], "category": "Text", "text": "The objectives of the EU Green Deal³ for converting the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy are complemented by the leading role of the EU in international efforts to build inclusive and equitable partnerships to reduce global poverty and support sustainable development. Delivering these objectives involves climate and environment mainstreaming in a way that contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and enabling partner countries to increase financing and investment for just transitions, phasing-out finance for fossil fuels, promoting gender equality and strengthening dialogue with civil society organisations (CSOs)."}, {"bbox": [119, 900, 1111, 1048], "category": "Text", "text": "The action will contribute to the promotion of sustainable energy in Tajikistan and the achievement of SDG 7, as well as SDGs 6 and 13. The Action is aligned with the EU Green Deal of December 2019 and the new European Consensus for Development in terms of youth, gender equality, investment, good governance, democracy, the rule of law and human rights, and mobilising domestic resources. Moreover, this action contributes to the EU Gender Action Plan (GAP) III⁴ thematic areas “promoting economic and social rights and empowering girls and women” and “addressing the challenges and harnessing the opportunities offered by the green transition” among others."}, {"bbox": [108, 1441, 1122, 1501], "category": "Footnote", "text": "(https://ec.europa.eu/info/news/understanding-climate-water-energy-food-nexus-and-streamlining-water-related-policies-2021-mar-19_en). However, the proposed Action looks into interdependencies between water and energy in Tajikistan, thus the food sustainability issues will be improved indirectly through more efficient consumption of water and power and as such, availability of more funds for food production and consumption."}, {"bbox": [108, 1500, 1122, 1544], "category": "Footnote", "text": "³ COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS The European Green Deal"}, {"bbox": [108, 1543, 1122, 1587], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁴ JOINT COMMUNICATION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCILEU GENDER ACTION PLAN (GAP) III –AN AMBITIOUS AGENDA FOR GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT IN EU EXTERNAL ACTION"}, {"bbox": [1012, 1658, 1122, 1682], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 4 of 26"}]