UCA Launches New Cultural Heritage Publications on the Pamirs
The University of Central Asia (UCA) launched three new books at the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe on 12 November 2015. The books, which focus on the history and cultures of the Pamir region of Tajikistan, include Archaeological Map of the Eastern Pamirs by Mira Bubnova and two volumes in The Musical Arts of the Pamirs series by Nizom Nurdjanov, Fayzulla Karomatov and Bahriniso Kabilova.
Switzerland and UNDP join efforts to support cross-border cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
Today, on 11 November 2015, the Ambassador of Switzerland to the Kyrgyz Republic H.E. Ren? Holenstein, and the UNDP Resident Representative in Kyrgyzstan, Mr. Alexander Avanessov, have signed an agreement for the implementation of the “Cross-border Cooperation for Sustainable Peace and Development” project in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Growth slows in Central Asia on back of Russian recession, low commodity prices
EBRD economic forecast for the region projects 3.8 per cent growth in 2015 for the region. Economic growth in Central Asia is expected to slow down this year, according to the latest economic forecast published by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) today.
UCA’s Cholukov Recognised for Strengthening Local Governance
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, 3 November 2015 – At a ceremony in Bishkek on 22 October 2015, Urmat Cholukov, University of Central Asia’s School of Professional and Continuing Education (UCA SPCE) Project Coordinator, received the Excellence in Local Government award from the State Agency for Local Self-Government and Inter-Ethnic Relations under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. The award recognised Cholukov’s efforts in developing capacity within local self-government and strengthening unity among citizens.
University of Central Asia Receives Long-term OPIC Support to Complete its Second Campus in Khorog, Tajikistan
The University of Central Asia (UCA) is rapidly progressing to complete the construction of its second campus in Tajikistan, scheduled to be ready by 2017, at a total capital layout of $94.4 million.
Food and Non-Food Price Bulletin #1 2015
Food and Non-Food Price Bulletin #1 2015
Switzerland is representing Slovakia in visa matters in the Kyrgyz Republic
Kyrgyz citizens and other citizens with resident permit in the Kyrgyz Republic travelling to Slovakia can apply for Schengen visa at the Embassy of Switzerland in Bishkek starting from 1 November 2015.
University of Central Asia Releases - In Their Own Words: Kyrgyz Herders and Lamenters
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, 21 October 2015 –The University of Central Asia’s Cultural Heritage and Humanities Unit (UCA CHHU) released a new short film; Kyrgyz Herders | Funeral Laments. It highlights unique aspects of Kyrgyz history and culture and tells the story of two custodians of Kyrgyz nomadic traditions – herders and funeral lamenters (koshokchus).
Switzerland financed emergency equipment for the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan
Today, on the 20th of October, the official handover ceremony of emergency equipment for the management of natural disasters in Kyrgyzstan has taken place in the city of Osh.