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Panel Discussion on 'Development Damlyama', 30 July 2020

UKRI GCRF COMPASS, Centre of Development Studies, University of Cambridge and Cambridge Central Asia Forum, Jesus College, University of Cambridge organised a Panel Discussion on 'Development Damlyama: Reflecting on Development Aid Cooperation Paradigms in Central Asia' with Dr K. Kluczewska, Dr L. Lombardozzi, Dr U. Majidi, and S. Mowlds. The moderator was Dr S S Saxena, Director, Cambridge Central Asia Forum, Jesus College, University of Cambridge and discussants: Dr D. T. Kudaibergenova, PDRA, GCRF COMPASS, Centre of Development Studies, University of Cambridge & P. Kalra, Affiliated Lecturer, Centre of Development Studies, University of Cambridge. The panel answered a number of questions on civil society in Central Asia and the role of international aid organisations, European Union and UN related agencies. The focus was on locating and discussing the mismatch between the needs of the local population and the agenda and demands of international organisations. The event was attended by over 50 people. The discussion continues on a Slack channel.

GCRF COMPASS Workshop on Research in Action, Bukhara, Uzbekistan 8-11 April 2019

GCRF COMPASS Research in Action Workshop, Bukhara, Uzbekistan

GCRF COMPASS Cambridge together with The Coordination and Methodological Centre on contemporary history under the Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences organised a three day workshop entitled 'Research in Action' on 8-11 April 2019. It was designed to engage with varied research cultures, interdisciplinary research, and methodologies of research while considering the most current concerns in Central Asia, wider Eurasia and globally. It was organised with support from the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the UK, Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, the Academy of the General Prosecutor’s Office of Uzbekistan, and the Institute of Contemporary History under the Academy of Sciences in Uzbekistan, University of World Economy and Diplomacy. This workshop provided the basis for research capacity building, a core goal of the COMPASS project, in academia, government and media. The workshop focused research methodologies across development paradigms and encompassed sustainability, multilateralism, scientific and cultural diplomacy, international relations, political economy, industrial policy and technology, science and education amongst other areas.

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Leadership Programme on Solving Global Challenges

Leadership Programme on Solving Global Challenges, 9-19 February 2020

GCRF COMPASS Cambridge in partnership with Braingain Global organised a training school on 'Leadership programme on Solving Global Challenges' from 9-19 February 2020. The training school attracted a cross-section of stakeholders including young students, researchers, early career politicians, civil society representatives and entrepreneurs. The participants had the opportunity to listen to the latest research on climate change, energy and health. The programme was multi-disciplinary in nature and had scientists and social scientists talking about the ways in which global challenges are being considered across academia and in international organisations. The participants worked on individual and group projects which they presented in order to successfully complete the training school.

Panel Discussion on 'London Calling! Representing the Heart of Eurasia in the Global City of London'

'London Calling!' Panel Discussion with Ambassadors of Uzbekistan to the UK

Cambridge Central Asia Forum, Jesus College, University of Cambridge in collaboration with GCRF COMPASS & Centre of Development Studies, University of Cambridge hosted a panel discussion on 'London Calling! Representing the Heart of Eurasia in the Global City of London’ with the current Ambassador and former Ambassadors of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the United Kingdom to discuss their epoch of representing different stages of development, priorities and signs of times. The panelists were His Excellency Faizullaev, His Excellency Akbarov, His Excellency Kurmanov, and His Excellency Rustamov. The discussion was moderated by Dr S S Saxena, Director, Cambridge Central Asia Forum, Jesus College, University of Cambridge.

Roundtable on Uzbekistan and the EAEU, 26 February 2020

Roundtable on 'Uzbekistan and the EAEU'

On 26 February Cambridge Central Asia Forum and GCRF COMPASS Centre of Development Studies hosted a delegation from Uzbekistan headed by the Deputy Finance Minister Mr Isakov. The delegation included Prof Valiev, Deputy Director of the Institute of Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Mr Tilavov (Embassy of Uzbekistan, UK). The roundtable was chaired by Dr Saxena, opening remarks by Prof Nolan with talks by Prof Korosteleva (Kent), Dr Raina (GCRF), Dr Fennell (Cambridge) and N. Ray (Emeritus Fellow, Jesus College). Dr Umarov (UWED), Dr Kudaibergenova (Cambridge) and P. Kalra (Cambridge) participated in the discussion.

Silk Roads: Prospects and Perspectives (Panels)

Roundtable on Silk Roads: Prospects and Perspectives

On the occasion of Navroz celebrations in Cambridge, the Cambridge Central Asia Forum organised a roundtable on the Silk Roads: Prospects and Perspectives in Jesus College. The event was graced by the presence of Her Excellency Ms Iskakova (Kyrgystan), His Excellency Mr Shaykhov (Uzbekistan), His Excellency Mr Jawad (Afghanistan), Head of Mission from Tajikistan to the UK Mr Qurbonov and First Secretary Mr Annayev (Turkmenistan). The Deputy Vice Chancellor and Master of Jesus College, Professor Ian White opened the roundtable with a welcome speech. Professor Nolan and Dr Fennell along with other academics from Cambridge, UCL and University of Kent gave brief talks as well.

Ambassadorial Roundtable 2019

Roundtable on Dynamics and Dynamisms of the Emerging Global Order

CCAF in collaboration with GCRF COMPASS and Centre of Development Studies organised a Strategic Ambassadorial meeting on 8 March 2019. The panel consisted of HE Jawad (Ambassador of Afghanistan), HE Khalifzoda (Ambassador of Tajikistan), HE Shaykhov (Ambassador of Uzbekistan), Mr Annayev (Embassy of Turkmenistan), and Mr Sydykov (Embassy of Kyrgyz Republic). Senior Cambridge academics like Prof Lord Mair, Prof Nolan and Mr Ray were also part of the panel with Prof Shahidi (TNU) and Prof Korosteleva (Uni of Kent, PI GCRF COMPASS). The meeting was chaired by Dr Saxena and attended by students, early career researchers and colleagues from University of Cambridge. The roundtable was followed by a cultural evening to celebrate Navroz (New Year).

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Uzbek Delegation in Cambridge, 5 December 2019

On 5 December 2019 Cambridge Central Asia Forum and GCRF COMPASS Cambridge hosted a high level delegation from Uzbekistan which included First Deputy Chairman of the Senate - Sodyq Safoev, Deputy Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies, Senator – Mirakbar Rahmankulov, Member of the Presidential Administration – Bobur Usmanov and Director of the Centre for Development - Eldor Tulyakov. The delegation included His Excellency S. Rustamov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the UK. There was a roundtable organised on Uzbekistan and the Eurasian Economic Union in Jesus College. Prof A. Parker (Head of the Cavendish Labs) gave a talk. Other speakers included Prof Korosteleva, Dr D. Lane, Dr Fennell and N. Raina (UKRI). The event was chaired and moderated by Dr Saxena and attended by members of the Committee of the Cambridge Central Asia Forum in Jesus College and students and colleagues from the Centre of Development Studies.

Making The Kyrgyz Book

'Making The Kyrgyz' Book Lauch

Dr Saxena with Her Excellency Dr Iskakova (Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic, UK) launched the book, ‘Making the Kyrgyz’ at the ABRN, Borderlands Spaces: Ruins, Revival(s) and Resources at the American University of Central Asia in the Kyrgyz Republic on 13 August 2018. The multi-author volume comes out of a seminar to celebrate 25 years of Kyrgyz independence in Cambridge.

Roundtable on OSCE and EU's Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus, Jesus College

Roundtale on OSCE and EU Strategy in Central Asia and Caucasus, 18 October 2019

Cambridge Central Asia Forum in collaboration with GCRF COMPASS and Centre of Development Studies in partnership with H.E. Mr. Ľubomír Rehák, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Republic hosted a policy oriented roundtable discussion on OSCE and Europe’s strategy of engagement with Central Asia, Afghanistan, the Caucasus and Eurasia to mark Slovakia’s Chairmanship of the OSCE. Mr Marek Varga, Head of Politico–Military Dimension and Conflicts Unit, Department of Political and Security Affairs, Directorate General for the Slovak OSCE Chairmanship, HE Khalifazoda (Ambassador of Tajikistan), HE Jawad (Ambassador of Afghanistan), HE Baisalov (Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic), Mr Tilavov (Counsellor, Embassy of Uzbekistan), Mr Mammadov (Counsellor, Azerbaijan) from Central Asia, the Caucasus and the neighbourhood in the UK addressed the audience. S. Alleyne OBE Master of Jesus College, Prof Sir Bruce Ponder, Prof Nolan, Dr Saxena, Dr Lane, Dr Chang along with students from the University of Cambridge participated in the roundtable discussion.

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Kyrgyz Dance 2019

CCAF Navroz 2019, 8 March in Jesus College Chapel

CCAF in collaboration with Jesus College organised Navroz 2019 on 8 March. The event marks the 18th year of celebrating the Central Asian New Year in Cambridge. Prof White (Deputy Vice Chancellor), Prof Lord Mair, Prof Nolan and Dr Saxena welcomed and wished everyone a Happy Navroz. HE Khalifzoda (Tajikistan), HE Shaykhov (Uzbekistan), HE Jawad (Afghanistan), Mr Huseynov (Azerbaijan), Mr Annayev (Turkmenistan), Mr Sydykov (Kyrgyz Republic) and Cambridge University Kazakhstan Society were present and welcomed this momentous occasion especially since it coincided with International Women's Day. The evening showcased the wonderful varieties of dance, music and cultural experiences that Central Asia and wider Eurasia has to offer. The audience (200+) was enthralled with the beauty and grace of children, men and women representing their countries in the oldest chapel in Cambridge.

Astana Expo 2017

Uzbek and Turkmen Pavilions at Expo 2017 in Kazakhstan: Pave way for 'New Energy' Revolution for a Global Impact

Dr Saxena's article on the Astana Expo 2017 and regional cooperation. "The energy comes forth at Astana Expo in two forms. One is the realisation that dependence on oil and hydrocarbons is just not fashionable anymore! And, for more than two decades Western analysts have been busy predicting implosion, collapse and a dire future for the Central Asia Region."

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Workshop on Cooperation in Eurasia: Science and Politics 26-27 June 2020

The third GRN workshop on ‘Cooperation in Eurasia: Science and Politics’ on 26-27 June with Hanyang Uni, S. Korea brought together researchers from Plekhanov Uni of Economics (Russia), Cambridge Central Asia Forum, Jesus College, Uni of Cambridge (UK), Eurasian Research Institute (Kazakhstan), Korean Research Institute of Science, Technology and Civilization, Chonbuk National Uni (South Korea), and Asia-Pacific Research Centre, Hanyang Uni (South Korea). The workshop elaborated moving away from the idea of a zero-sum game in understanding relations where Eurasia can help inform the ways in which science can guide policy not only in content but in action. The collaborative frameworks that science requires, anything from peer review processes to working on aspects of the same problem in different parts of the world, was considered. Dr Saxena and P. Kalra gave talks, and Dr Kudaibergenova participated in the discussions.

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GCRF COMPASS Workshop on BRI and the Silk Road on 15 March 2019

GCRF COMPASS Cambridge organised a one day workshop on BRI and the Silk Road on 15 March in the Centre of Development Studies. This workshop was a continuation of the workshop on BRI organised in the University of Kent by our GCRF COMPASS partners in Kent. The workshop included presentations and talks by Prof Peter Nolan, Dr Sanghera (Uni of Kent), Dr Radivojevic (UCL), Dr Satybaldieva (Uni of Kent), Dr Kudaibergenova (Cambridge), Dr Safdar, Prof Baichorov (BSU) and P. Kalra. The workshop was moderated by Dr Saxena.

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GCRF COMPASS Roundtable on Community Dialogue and Democratisation in Uzbekistan

On 15 November 2018 the Cambridge team in the GCRF COMPASS project hosted a delegation from Uzbekistan. The event was organised by Cambridge Central Asia Forum, Jesus College, University of Cambridge, GCRF COMPASS UK, Centre of Development Studies and the Independent Institute for Monitoring Civil Society in Uzbekistan, Embassy of the Uzbekistan in the UK and the OSCE Office in Uzbekistan. The head of the delegation was Prof Obdumuradov, Head of the Sector of the Presidential Administration in Uzbekistan. Nick Ray, Convenor of the Cambridge Central Asia Forum Committe was also present. Prajakti Kalra(GCRF COMPASS Events and Communications Officer), Dr Kudaibergenova (GCRF COMPASS PDRA) and Dr Waljee (GCRF COMPASS Affiliate) were present.

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GCRF COMPASS Launch, Minsk 22-23 May 2018

GCRF COMPASS Launch (22-23 May, 2018, Belarus)

The University of Cambridge along with its partners – University of Kent, ADA University (Azerbaijan), Belarusian State University, Tajik National University, and University of World Economy and Diplomacy (Uzbekistan), launched the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) “COMPASS” Project (ES/P010849/1; 2017-21), on 22-23 May 2018, Minsk, Belarus.

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Turkmen Government signs an agreement with Cambridge University

The start of 2018 marked further strengthening of bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and the United Kingdom. The government of Turkmenistan has signed an agreement with two departments of Cambridge University, to enhance the teaching and learning of English in Turkmen schools.

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Celebrating Strong Links with Central Asia

Some of the best graduate students from Central Asia will be able to study at Cambridge thanks to a co-funding scholarship agreement signed last week between the Cambridge Overseas Trust and the University of Central Asia.

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The Trust renews partnership with University of Central Asia

A CCAF initiated project gets renewed! A senior delegation from the University of Central Asia visited Cambridge on 9 November, to sign a renewed agreement with the Cambridge Trust for a programme of co-funded PhD scholarships. Leading the delegation was Dr Shamsh Kassim-Lakha (pictured, right), accompanied by Dr Bohdan Krawchenko, Director General and Dean of Graduate Studies at UCA, and Dr Salim Sumar, Head of the UCA Central Asian Faculty Development.

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Cambridge Doctoral Scholarships for Scholars from Central Asia

A CCAF initiated project gets renewed! A senior delegation from the University of Central Asia visited Cambridge on 9 November, to sign a renewed agreement with the Cambridge Trust for a programme of co-funded PhD scholarships. Up to nine full scholarships will be available for students starting their research in Cambridge in 2018-19 and the two following years.

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