IWPR
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
Critics point to a lack of quality control, but many students and teachers see benefits of new institutions.
Leading economic expert says authorities must help floundering sector become more competitive.
Stage productions struggling in face of funding squeeze, government restrictions and dwindling public interest.
Talk of creating a unified mobile phone network for Tajikistan has raised fears that lack of competition will drive up prices for the consumer.
The Tajik parliament has approved changes to tax legislation to make hydroelectric power stations pay a tariff for the water they use.