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On December 18, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held a meeting with John Rizzo, President of the renowned American company Nicklaus Companies.
During the discussion, the businessman congratulated the Chairman on the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality and praised the impressive architectural landscape of Ashgabat.
Berdimuhamedov emphasized that the development of mass sports and tourism is a strategic direction for sustainable growth. The meeting highlighted that modern infrastructure in these sectors is being developed according to international standards, with an emphasis on eco-friendliness and innovative solutions.
The parties also focused on the successful cooperation experience, particularly the Ashgabat Golf Club, which meets global standards. The National Leader expressed confidence that Nicklaus Companies’ extensive expertise in designing professional golf courses will continue to contribute to the comprehensive development of the Avaza National Tourist Zone, enhancing its status as a leading regional resort and sports hub.
At the conclusion of the meeting, John Rizzo reaffirmed the company’s strong interest in continuing mutually beneficial cooperation and supporting Turkmenistan’s initiatives to develop world-class sports infrastructure.
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The attendance incentive model demonstrated strong results between January and March 2026, when approximately 12,800 high school students—representing 84% of the district's high school population—qualified for the payments. Concurrently, chronic absenteeism dropped from 64% to 54%. Following this success, the program has been extended through the 2026–2027 academic year and expanded to include students in grades 6–8, who will receive $50 for each week of full attendance.
The school district allocated $13.9 million from its overall budget to combat unexcused absences. The program maintains strict criteria: a single unexcused absence during any given school week forfeits the student's eligibility for that week's reward.
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