Recommendations for RIGHT+ School Infrastructure at Scale in Tajikistan

Overview & Synopsis

This report presents recommendations for scaling up Resilient, Inclusive, Green, Healthy, Teaching and learning conducive, and effectively implemented (RIGHT+) school infrastructure in Tajikistan. Addressing rapid enrollment growth, an aging and vulnerable building stock, and high exposure to natural hazards like earthquakes and floods, the report offers a comprehensive intervention strategy. It proposes relocation, retrofitting, and replacement of school buildings, highlighting an estimated USD $5.65 billion national investment. The report outlines a strategic prioritization framework for four programs: Disaster Resilient Facilities, Inclusive and Teaching and Learning Conducive Facilities, Green and Healthy Facilities, and Provision of Basic Utilities. Crucially, it emphasizes strengthening seismic design codes and building implementation capacity for sustainable, safe, and effective learning environments.