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How to Coexist (with Different Cultures) without Dying Trying? Year of publication: 2022 Corporate author: CuriosaMente This video presents a perspective on cultural differences, how it is possible to identify, understand and adapt to them. Answer the questions What is interculturality? How can we live between different cultures? 
What Do We Work for? Year of publication: 2022 Corporate author: CuriosaMente In this video he presents us the objective of working and how it humanizes or dehumanizes us. It shows how the perspective on work has been changing as time goes by and its meaning for our lives and for the world. 
Can Tolerance Policy Be an Effective Tool for Conflict Prevention in Tajikistan? Year of publication: 2020 Author: Aziz Timurov Corporate author: Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting (CABAR) | Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) There are no visible conflicts on the basis of ethnic-religious hostility in Tajikistan. However, if the problem is not visible, this does not mean that it does not exist, said Aziz Timurov, participant of the CABAR.asia School of Analytics. In his opinion, a well-developed and applicable tolerance policy can mitigate potential ethnic-religious and regional conflicts and be a factor in economic development in Tajikistan. 
Features of Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism in Kazakhstan Year of publication: 2019 Author: Anna Gusarova Corporate author: Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting (CABAR) | Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) «In Kazakhstan there is no term as “violent extremism” in the conceptual construct, and as a result at the legislative level. Too vague definition of the terms extremism and terrorism significantly complicates the work on prevention and counteraction», – said Anna Gusarova, an expert in international security, director of the Central Asian Institute for Strategic Studies, in her article written specifically for CABAR.asia. 
Advantages and Risks of Introducing the “Multilingual and Multicultural Education” Program in Kyrgyzstan Year of publication: 2019 Author: Kanzada Zayirbekova Corporate author: Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting (CABAR) | Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) «Multilingual education makes it possible to simultaneously master the state and official languages, along with one of the foreign ones. It also creates social cohesion, enhances the culture of interethnic communication, and all this in total strengthens interethnic relations,» notes Kanzada Zayirbekova, a participant of the CABAR.asia School of Analytics, in her article. 
Unlocking the Transformative Potential of Education: The Alliance Between Lifelong Learning and SDG Target 4.7 Year of publication: 2021 Author: Chris Millora Corporate author: Bridge 47 This paper has found that Lifelong learning as a spectrum of formal, informal and non-formal learning, offers a framework to embrace different forms of learning people gain in various spaces across their lifespan. While several lifelong learning policies emphasise economic benefits, evidence shows that lifelong learning also facilitates active citizenship, tolerance to diversity, empathy, learning to live together, leadership, intergenerational learning, and awareness of social injustices. This paper demonstrated the impact of ALE provisions that bring to centre stage the needs of adults – particularly women – in resource-poor contexts. These programmes recognise the ‘funds of knowledge’ and ‘banks of skills’ already existing in these communities – challenging the deficit discourse that is dominant particularly in development circles even today.Based on these findings, this paper puts forward seven interrelated policy recommendations: (1) acknowledgement, within SDG 4.7 policies, that learning occurs in all life stages, forms and spaces; (2) prioritisation of lifelong learning and transformative approaches to education into local, national, regional and global level policies, including provisions of funding; (3) a focus on the transformative competencies and outcomes of lifelong learning; (4) positioning lifelong learning as a cross- cutting (rather than separate) approach to achieving the SDGs; (5) increased attention to recognising, validating and accrediting (RVA) non-formal and informal learning; (6) involving marginalised groups as stakeholders that can shape policy and not only recipients; (7) increased government support and financing to adult educators and literacy facilitators. 
Transformative Competencies: How to Define and Implement Competencies for SDG Target 4.7 Year of publication: 2021 Author: Johanna Helin Corporate author: Bridge 47 This paper was commissioned to support advocacy for SDG Target 4.7 in European and global policies by exploring the concept of ‘Competencies for SDG Target 4.7’. This advocacy paper draws from a desk review of existing global and regional competency frameworks at national, regional and global levels. The aim is to get a clearer understanding of these transformative competencies and how they help the implementation and assessment of Target 4.7.This paper is divided in three sections. The first section provides background to the different world views that frame the discussion on competencies, before turning to presenting some of the competency frameworks for Target 4.7. The second section gives some examples of how these competencies are being introduced into national education policies, professional skills training and lifelong learning. The paper finishes with conclusions and policy recommendations. 
How Popular Is The Russian Language In Tajikistan? Year of publication: 2019 Author: Muslimbek Buriev Corporate author: Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting (CABAR) | Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) «Russian language still occupies in Tajikistan a very important place. It is used in many professional spheres, but the proficiency level is being reduced in comparison with other Central Asian countries», -notes a political analyst Muslimbek Buriev in his article written specifically for analytical platform CABAR.asia. 
Uzbekistan: Why Should the State Weaken Control Over the Institute of Makhalla? Year of publication: 2019 Author: Kodir Kuliev Corporate author: Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting (CABAR) | Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) One of the vital conditions for the functioning of democracy in any society is the existence of citizens’ self-governing bodies (CSB) within that system. In Uzbekistan, such social responsibility is assumed by “mahalla” – the Uzbek citizens’ self-governing institution. Since the beginning of 2017 Uzbekistan has been carrying out large-scale reforms. Important laws and regulations are being adopted, which should create favorable conditions for quality life and ensure freedom for the Uzbek people. With mahallas, however, such positive change in the long-run seems to be just a lip-service. The main challenges mahallas are facing today are, inter alia, obscured freedom they have in ruling themselves and controlling their own affairs and incapability to effectively tackle citizens’ problems, thus leaving people’s trust unjustified. 
Tajikistan: Policy Analysis to Support Persons with Disabilities Year of publication: 2018 Author: Mikhail Petrushkov Corporate author: Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting (CABAR) | Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) “Much is being done at the legislative level with regard to the observance of the rights of people with disabilities and ensuring equal conditions. In 2016, the Government of Tajikistan adopted the National Program for the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities for 2017-2020. However, the analysis of the financial component of the Program showed significant shortcomings, ”says Mikhail Petrushkov, an analyst (Dushanbe), in his article written for the analytical platform CABAR.asia.