Tajikistan
Uzbekistan Losing its Scientists
Qualified scientists can earn far more money and respect by taking their skills abroad.
New Breed of Managers Emerges in Tajikistan
Judging by the number of Tajikistan residents travelling abroad to attend courses, the accepted view seems to be that foreign is best when it comes to management training.
Uzbek Traders Upset at Shop Demolitions
Some believe casual remark by President Karimov prompted war on “eyesore” buildings used as shops.
Dial-a-Divorce in Tajikistan
Tajik migrant workers in Russia are increasingly divorcing their wives with one phone call, reports Shahodat Saibnazarova.
Cashflow Problems in Tajik South
Companies in southern Tajikistan are reeling from the effects of financial crisis, which have left them unable to pay their employees.
Tajik Parties Want More Media Access
As the February 2010 election draws closer, political parties in Tajikistan say they are not getting enough access to state-run TV and radio.
Tajiks Urged to Stock Up on Food
President Imomali Rahmon’s appeal to every household to lay in enough food for the next two years has sparked a debate on the state of Tajikistan’s food reserves.
Central Asia: July/Aug ‘09
IWPR stages human rights training sessions for activists and journalists.