Equidev - Equitable Development

The Equidev journey began when our founding organisation Oxfam GB started its programmes and campaigns in Tajikistan in 2001. In the course of its two decades of operations, Oxfam GB built its leadership and reputation in designing and implementing programmes and influencing policies in sectors such as WASH, climate resilient agriculture, enterprise development, health and nutrition and gender justice. In 2018, as part of its global presence review, Oxfam decided to phase out of Tajikistan, but with a clear objective to carry forward its legacy, values and expertise. To this end, it set up a new public organisation called “Equitable Development”, or “Equidev” for short, in February 2021.

Equidev is expertly mentored by Oxfam, which is supporting Equidev in setting up its robust strategic and operational base in the region through investments in capacity, network and assets over the next year. Oxfam will formally exit Tajikistan on 31 March 2022.

Today, we see a great opportunity to leverage our partnership and network in the region to deliver high quality services for our clients, based on global best practices. The region is poised for rapid transformation, with the opening of borders and economies, the infusion of technology, more power being given to young populations seeking jobs and a say in their future, and women increasingly asserting their social andpolitical rights. Equidev aspires to be a catalyst in this change process, accelerating transformation by improving the effectiveness of policy, processes and outcomes.