It took the charisma, courage and ingenuity of one man to bring order to the chaos that was devastating the national economy.

His Excellency Emomali Rahmon took over as Head of State in November 1992 and spent the next few years putting things in order. The year 1997 was historic as a peace accord was signed with rebel forces, signalling a new era of harmony that has contributed to build a stronger Tajikistan. It was also the year that His Excellency was wounded in a grenade attack. Yet, he chose the path of peace and reconciliation pardoning all opposition leaders in exile. In 1999, the Parliament of Tajikistan awarded him the title, Hero of Tajikistan

Since then, he has focused his attention on building the economy of Tajikistan, visiting nations around the world to join in his quest to transform the nation.

Over the past seven years the GDP of Tajikistan grew steadily by 1.5 times and now a new National Development Strategy to map out the nation’s growth till 2030 is being stitched together.

“Over the coming years we plan to speed up the development of industry, energy, transport and communications and agriculture as well as stimulate the private sector and increase state revenues to fund social programmes.” – H.E. Emomali Rahmon

A new Tajikistan is emerging as it shakes off the remnants of a regime that had controlled its destiny for so many decades. At the centre of managing this change is His Excellency Emomali Rahmon.

For the passion, commitment and dedication with which he is engaged in building the new Tajikistan, the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology feels privileged and honoured to bestow upon His Excellency Emomali Rahmon the Honorary Doctorate of Leadership.

Date: 24 June 2014
Time: 1:30 PM
Venue: Hall of Fame, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology