Dushanbe, Tajikistan - The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) contributes in building the capacity of contractors, suppliers and consultants from its Member Countries to effectively undertake complex construction projects. These were the words of the Tajikistan’s Minister of Transport Mr. Nizom Hakimov who was speaking during a seminar entitled “Innovative Solutions in Construction Industry in IDB Member Countries” held in Dushanbe, as part of the ongoing Annual Meeting of the IDB Group, which
holds between 21-22 May, 2013.
In his e remarks, Mr. Hisham Marouf, Director, IDB Regional Office, Almaty, welcomed the guests and speakers on behalf of the IDB Vice President (Operations). He emphasized the need for tapping on the range of contracting and consulting opportunities offered by IDB in the Central Asian region. The President of the Federation of Consultants from Islamic Countries (FCIC) Levent Gelgin, and his counterpart from the Federation of Contractors from Islamic Countries (FOCIC) Ahmed Al Bashir also
addressed the seminar and highlighted the important role these two federations are playing in promoting cooperation among Contractors and Consultants from the Member Countries.
The five speakers made presentations and answered questions covering topics such as Improvement of Project Implementation through Enhancement of Integrity Aspects, Strategic Role of IDB Financed Projects to Encourage Development of Industries and Engineering Organizations in Member Countries, Challenges and Innovative Solutions in Implementing Road Projects in Tajikistan, Innovation in Retrofitting Techniques for Seismic Resistance, and Use of Roller Compacted Concrete in Dam Projects.
The seminar provided a platform for discussions on the significance of ensuring integrity, transparency, and fair competition during project procurement process. The speakers also highlighted the importance of adopting innovative solutions in the Construction Industry, and exploring opportunities for strategic alliances and partnerships, in order to effectively utilize the opportunities offered by IDB financed projects.