Central Asia

Household Debt Mounts in Crisis-Ridden Kyrgyzstan

In a special extended programme, Ulukbu Amirova reports on the debt crisis affecting many families in Kyrgyzstan.

Uzbekistan Legalises Farm Collectivisation

Central Asia: Oct/Nov ‘09

IWPR journalist in Kyrgyzstan wins an award for parliamentary coverage.

Opposition Won't Feature in Pluralist Polls

Disabled Unhappy With Uzbek Poll Arrangements

Tajik Power Plant Threatens Winter Shutdown

Questions raised as to why Tajik power company is not paying for electricity taken from Russian-owned dam scheme.

Central Asia: Oct/Nov ‘09

IWPR event instrumental in mobilising community efforts to deal with growing problem of suicide in Tajikistan.

Turkmen Cinemas to Reopen

Tajiks Say Melting Glaciers Key to Climate Debate

Tajikistan’s delegation to the Copenhagen climate change conference has proposed setting up an international body to save the world’s glaciers.

Are Political Parties Relevant in Tajikistan?

As eight parties gear up for Tajikistan’s parliamentary election in February, reporter Muzaffar Rustamov asks political experts how much of a role they play.