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2011


Dr Nasreen Dhanani, Deputy Director, UCA presents the Herders' Manual to Mr Suhrob Musoev, Representative of Gorno Badakshan Autonomous oblast (GBAO) Administration.
> View entire galleryUniversity of Central Asias Mountain Societies Research Centre and partners launch Herders Manual for the Western Pamirs of Tajikistan

21 December 2011, Khorog, Tajikistan - The University of Central Asia’s (UCA) Mountain Societies Research Centre and the National Centre for Competence in Research North-South (NCCR North-South) launched its Herders’ Manual for the use of livestock herders in the Western Pamirs. The Manual, currently available in Russian and Tajik languages, was developed as a tool to facilitate capacity development of village institutions, herders and other relevant stakeholders for the sustainable management of pastures. An English version of the Manual will be available shortly. Please also see: Press Release (English, Tajik)


Forum participants were welcomed by SPCE’s Director Gulnara Djunushalieva, and Kenjaev Gulamovich, Rector of Osh State University.
> View entire galleryUCA convenes Forum on Entrepreneurship and Economic Development in Southern Kyrgyz Republic

16 December 2011, Osh, Kyrgyz Republic - The University of Central Asia (UCA) convened a Forum on Entrepreneurship and Economic Development in Southern Kyrgyzstan. Held at Osh State Social University, the Forum brought together 34 members of the academic community from Osh, Batken and Jalalabad to discuss enabling factors for and obstacles to the successful growth of entrepreneurship, from their perspective as leaders in regional higher education institutions.
Also see: Press Release (English, Russian)


Mira Raynova, Coordinator of the Central Asian Regional Office of NCCR-NS, presenting the Herders' Manual to the Director of Pasture Department, Mr Abdimalik Egemberdiev.
> View entire galleryUniversity of Central Asias Mountain Societies Research Centre and partners launch Herders Manual in the Kyrgyz Republic

19 October 2011, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic - The University of Central Asia’s (UCA) Mountain Societies Research Centre and the National Centre for Competence in Research North-South (NCCR North-South) launched its Herders’ Manual for the use of pasture committees and livestock herders of the Kyrgyz Republic.


Author’s wife Totu Sydykova presenting the Kyrgyz Kuu book to Head of the President’s Administration Emilbek Kaptagaev.
> View entire galleryUniversity of Central Asia publishes two volumes, rich historical ethnographic research on the Kyrgyz Küüs

05 October 2011, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic - The University of Central Asia launched its latest addition to its Cultural Heritage Book Series, the Kyrgyz Küüs: Analysis, Thoughts, and Opinions, Volumes I and II (Kïrgïz küülörü: Iliktöölör, oylor, pikirler, 1-2 kitep) at Bishkek’s Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. In his welcome address Head of the President’s Administration Emilbek Kaptagaev appealed to the guests to value cultural treasures: “Today’s event represents a significant contribution to the preservation of the Kyrgyz cultural heritage and has given a new life to komuz melodies.”


Zhantoro Satybaldiev, Director of the State Directorate for Rehabilitation and Development of the cities of Osh and Jalal-Abad.
> View entire galleryRoundtable on Entrepreneurship and Economic Development in Southern Kyrgyzstan

12 July 2011, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic - The University of Central Asia (UCA) convened a "Roundtable on Entrepreneurship and Economic Development in Southern Kyrgyzstan." The event marked the release of "Giving Entrepreneurs a Voice in the Future of Southern Kyrgyzstan." Based on interviews with over 125 entrepreneurs, the USAID-supported report captures perspectives on opportunities and barriers to business development in the country’s southern region. The Roundtable featured a panel discussion on challenges and recommendations for business expansion.


Dr Yuri Badenkov from the Russian Academy of Science facilitati​ng an open debate on policies and developmen​t implicatio​ns for pastoralis​m in Central Asia.
> View entire galleryPastoralism in Central Asia: Status, Challenges and Opportunities in Mountains

13 June 2011, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic - The University of Central Asia (UCA) and the National Centre for Competency in Research North-South (NCCR-NS) co-hosted an International Symposium on “Pastoralism in Central Asia: Status, Challenges and Opportunities in Mountain Areas”. His Excellency Torogul Bekov, Minister of Agriculture, Kyrgyz Republic delivered the opening remarks highlighting the importance of the topic dedicated to development of mountain societies, regional cooperation in addressing key issues in the region, and the initiatives of the Ministry of Agriculture to promote environmentally-frie​ndly practices. Read article


Afghan learner Sara Nazri Mohammad receiving a Certificate of Achievement in Conversational English, English for Business from UCA Director General Dr Bohdan Krawchenko.
> View entire galleryFirst Afghan students graduate from SPCE Khorog

14 May 2011, Khorog, Tajikistan - For the first time, learners from Afghanistan graduated from the University of Central Asia’s School of Professional and Continuing Education, Khorog. At a ceremony held at the the Khorog Theatre on 14 May 2011, 63 Afghan learners received awards together with 139 learners from Tajikistan. The 5th Graduation Ceremony learners received certificates in Accounting Technology and Certified Accountant Practitioner; Levels Preliminary, 2 and 3 of English for Business; Conversational English; Conversational Russian; Training of Guides; Information Technology; Professional Development Certificates in English and Mathematics; International Computer Driving License credentials; and Certificates in Technical Vocational education.


Nizom Nurdjanov speaking at the book launch of The Musical Arts of the Pamirs, with Dr Bahriniso Kabilova on 21 January 2011.
> View entire galleryMusical Arts of the Pamirs Book Launch

21 January 2011, Dushanbe, Tajikistan - The Musical Arts of the Pamirs, Volumes I, II, and III was launched on 21 January 2011 at the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe. Published by the University of Central Asia (UCA), the three-volume set is part of a five-volume study on folk music, oral history, and theatre traditions from the Pamir region of Tajikistan. Widely viewed as the most comprehensive work on Pamir music and heritage to date, The Musical Arts of the Pamirs is the culmination of approximately 40 years of field work by Dr Nizom Nurdjanov, along with his colleagues, Dr Fayzulla Karomatov and Dr Bahriniso Kabilova (Please also see related Press Release).