Programme Staff

Central Asia Programme Director

Abakhon Sultonnazarov is in charge of overall management, strategic planning, financial reporting, project delivery and human resources across the broad Central Asian region.

Central Asia and Caucasus Project Coordinator

Originally from Kazakstan, Saule Mukhametrakhimova worked as a journalist for the BBC World Service’s Central Asia and Caucasus section from 1994 to 1999.

Country and Regional Director, Kazakhstan

Alexandra Kazakova has 13 years’ management experience in international and national development programmes focusing on civil-society capacity building and advocacy.

Country Director, Kazakhstan
Country Director, Kyrgyzstan

Erlan Abdyldaev has served as Kyrgyz ambassador to China and deputy foreign minister.

Human Rights Reporting Project Coordinator, Kyrgyzstan
Country Director, Tajikistan

Abdumalik Kadirov is Country Director for IWPR’s office in Tajikistan and also Monitoring and Evaluation Manager for the Central Asian region.

RCA Editor, Tajikistan

Lola Olimova (Khalikjanova) is a professional journalist.

Radio Editor, Tajikistan

Shahodat Saibnazarova is a professional journalist of 15 years’ standing.