The competitiveness and sustainable economic development of Tajikistan regions

Abstract

This paper assesses the level of competitiveness of the Tajikistan regions to determine their economic development sustainability, using existing approaches. The research methodology is based on the use of institutional synergy and system approaches, using the method of comparative analysis. The paper analyses domestic and foreign experiences, assessing the sustainable development and competitiveness of the regions. It then provides examples of assessment with the use of different methodologies, and makes conclusions on the advantages of assessing the regions' competitiveness as a tool of sustainable development assessment. An attempt was also made to determine the level of competitiveness of Tajikistan's regions, using existing approaches, and existing assessment methods to assess the competitiveness of the Tajik regions.