Our Success
Through its operations in Tajikistan, CGFT and its stakeholders achieved their key commitments to:
Operating in Tajikistan for one decade despite the challenging environment.
Creating local impact through local presence: CGFT and its stakeholders provided both the capital and the services necessary to ensure effective implementation to create jobs, develop skills and improve financial sector standards.
Maintaining a lean organization and running business with efficiency, measured by the number of MSME loans guaranteed, jobs created and PFIs working with CGFT.
COVID-19 Response
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread globally, CGFT promptly mobilized several initiatives in tandem with its PFIs to promote the utmost level of preparedness and strong support of the Tajik MSME sector.
CGFT Task Force
Worked hand-in-hand with each PFI to rapidly roll out updated guidelines for new MSME loan applications and disbursements. It also provided sector-by-sector analysis to identify areas of increased risk in addition to areas of focus for future lending to firmly position each PFI to respond effectively and protect jobs in the MSME sector.
PFI Coaching Program
Program to bolster assistance for PFIs in optimizing risk management and control processes in their outstanding portfolios.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
CGFT also contributed to the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in Tajikistan. By striving to achieve transformational change through strengthening of the financial sector, CGFT provided the local MSME sector with credit, which in turn created new and secured existing jobs.