Documents on Politics, Society, and Development in Tajikistan (1984-2007)

This archive box contains a diverse collection of reports, studies, and articles related to the politics, society, culture, and development of Tajikistan from 1984 to 2007. The documents focus on the country’s historical experiences, political processes, peace-building efforts, and human development during a period of significant transformation, following its independence from the Soviet Union.

Key documents in this collection include:

• Books and Reports on Politics and Society: Key works include Tadschikistan: Internationales Handbuch (2007) and Tadchikistan: Politik, Gesellschaft, Kultur (2006) by Britta Wollenweber and Peter Franke, providing an in-depth look at Tajikistan’s political, cultural, and social landscapes.

• Peace Process and Conflict Resolution: The Tajik Peace Process is examined in the works of Kamoludin Abdullaev and Catherine Barnes, including Politics of Compromise (2001) and Политика Компромисса (2001), analyzing the country’s transition from civil conflict to peace.

• Human Development Reports: A number of Human Development Reports from the United Nations and local authors, including Vladimir Vorobyev and Jane Falkingham, offer insight into Tajikistan’s social and economic development, as well as its progress in areas like health, education, and gender relations.

• Reports on Socio-Political Issues: Documents such as Communal Solidarity and Social Conflicts in Late 20th Century Central Asia by Stephane Dudoignon and Mehrsprachigkeit und Schrift by Lutz Rzehak discuss social conflicts, multilingualism, and the historical development of Central Asian cultures, particularly in relation to Tajikistan.

• Seminars and Research Papers: Various seminar papers and research documents, including the United Nations Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for Tajikistan (1999), and works by Ichirō Iwasaki and the Deutsche Stiftung für Internationale Entwicklung, discuss economic relations, transition strategies, and international efforts to assist Tajikistan.

This collection provides an essential overview of Tajikistan’s transition from the Soviet period to its post-independence challenges, including insights into international cooperation, conflict resolution, and human development during a pivotal era for the country.

Preceding Collection of Source Materials 45: 

https://repositorium.zmo.de/receive/zmo_mods_00001994

Succeeding Collection of Source Materials 47:

https://repositorium.zmo.de/receive/zmo_mods_00002053