Common Country Analysis - 2024 Update

The CCA is aligned with Turkmenistan's national priorities as outlined in the National Programme for the Socio-Economic Development of Turkmenistan in 2022-2052 and the Presidential Programme for the Socio-Economic Development of Turkmenistan in 2022-2028, other sectoral strategies and programmes, and Turkmenistan’s National commitments to SDGs transformation submitted at the 2023 SDG Summit. It also builds on the findings of the second Voluntary National Review for Turkmenistan on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The analysis is data-driven and builds an evidence base sensitive to dynamic changes. It employs a range of quantitative and qualitative data derived from an extensive desk review, as well as primary data collection.

The CCA Task Force carried out a multidimensional SDG risk analysis following the UNSG guidance and UN Protection Agenda to ensure forward-looking and comprehensive understanding of risks that may challenge the achievement of the SDGs and the well-being of the most marginalised groups. Through the joint SDG gaps analysis conducted jointly with the Ministry of Finance and Economy and Statistics Committee the document integrates systems thinking, capturing the interconnections, resources, information, institutions, and capacities needed to address SDG transitions pathways to achieve the Agenda 2030. This makes the CCA report an anticipatory document with projections extending to 2030, including energy sector foresight exercise.

Therefore, the CCA serves as the analytical foundation for the design of the next UN Cooperation Framework(CF) 2026–2030. At the same time, the analysis can immediately inform decision-making by the government and other stakeholders. The analysis extends beyond national borders, factoring regional and transboundary issues that impact a country’s SDG trajectory. It contains a common chapter for the participating countries in the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) focused on critical subregional issues, including trade and investment, transport and energy connectivity and transboundary water management.