Central Asia

Babies Born With Health Problems

In our second feature on Kyrgyzstan, Oxana Polyakova looks at the problems that can affect newborn babies because of lack of awareness about ante-natal health issues.

Schoolteacher Shortage Continues

Rural schools in Kyrgyzstan continue to be short of teaching staff as the profession is so poorly paid.

Turkmen Cotton Harvest Drags On and On

Turkmen Leaders Plan Crisis Strategy

Dushanbe's Housing Crunch

Buying somewhere to live in the Tajik capital is almost impossible for the average person.

Tajiks Face Winter Power Shortages

In the first of IWPR's radio programmes for Tajikistan, we look at the impact of power cuts on daily life, and the controversial subject of arranged marriages and divorce.

Kyrgyz Ponder Role of Islamic Schools

In the first programme for Kyrgyzstan from the new IWPR Central Asian Radio series, Eleonora Beyshenbek-Kyzy asks whether graduates from religious colleges should be allowed to teach in Kyrgyzstan’s state schools.

Turkmenistan's Silent Election Candidates

Energy Fears as Kyrgyz Winter Approaches

Threat of more blackouts despite efforts to hoard water for hydropower ahead of cold season.

Uzbeks Elect Neighbourhood Heads