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The Art of Mythmaking as a Solution to Gaps in PVE Projects in Kyrgyzstan Year of publication: 2020 Author: Kunduz Kydyrova Corporate author: Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting (CABAR) | Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) Currently, projects aimed at countering extremism are being implemented according to the same scheme. However, much is not considered in such projects. In particular, no attention is paid to the psychological component, while the perception of ideas and information received is key in the spread of radical ideologies. Kunduz Kydyrova, an analyst at M-Vector and a member of the CABAR.asia School of Analytics, discusses the need to apply a transdisciplinary approach in PVE projects and how mythmaking can help increase the effectiveness of such initiatives. 
Youth Involvement in Climate Issues in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan: Illusion or Reality? Year of publication: 2024 Author: Anisa Abibulloyeva, Mukhtar Amanbayuly Corporate author: Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting (CABAR) Government agencies in Central Asian countries and international organizations that deal with environmental issues, especially climate change, do not sufficiently take into account the opinions of young environmentalists, according to young experts from Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, Anisa Abibulloyeva and Mukhtar Amanbayuly. 
Legal Mechanisms for Participation of Legal Minorities in Tajikistan and Their Implementation: Comparison of the Framework Convention and Tajikistan’s Legislation Year of publication: 2022 Author: Berdikulov A. Corporate author: Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting (CABAR) The policy analyzes the legal framework and provisions aimed at protecting the rights of national minorities in Tajikistan, and also provides a comparison of Tajik and European legislation regarding national minorities. Particular emphasis is placed on what legislative and legal practices from the European experience can be used as examples in the Tajik context in order to improve national legislation for the protection of national minorities and their rights. Recommendations are formulated for a number of ministries and the government of Tajikistan, for international donors, as well as for representatives of national minorities. 
Language Preferences in Tajikistan: What Does the Search Data Reveal? Year of publication: 2023 Author: Navruz Karimov Corporate author: Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting (CABAR) Despite the process of derussification in Tajikistan, the Russian language plays a crucial role in the country’s information space. According to a study by Navruz Karimov, the overwhelming majority of search queries to Google in Tajikistan are made in Russian. This data speaks not only to the lack of useful content in Tajik but also to the poor prospects for the Tajik language. 
Transition to “Green Economy” in Uzbekistan: Opportunities and Challenges Year of publication: 2023 Author: Nodira Mukhammadkulova | Shakhrizoda Rakhimova Corporate author: Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting (CABAR) Climate change issues and the crisis in the energy market have led to the development of technologies for the use of alternative, more environmentally friendly and possibly renewable resources, which are called “green” technologies. In Uzbekistan, the program of transition to a green economy and green growth until 2030 was adopted at the end of 2022. According to the program, by 2030, the share of renewable energy sources (RES) used will be about 30% of the country’s total electricity generation. The issue of awareness of the population as consumers about the relevance of diversification of energy consumption, advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy sources is relevant. 
Turkmenistan’s Digital Education System and COVID-19: Still Waiting for Change Year of publication: 2020 Author: Rustam Muhamedov The coronavirus pandemic has forced the country’s government to embrace the immediate introduction of digital technology into education. In Turkmenistan, where the authorities still do not officially recognize cases of COVID-19, the digitalization of education is slow. On that is independent researcher Rustam Mukhamedov. 
Prevention of Violent Extremism in Kyrgyzstan: The Role of the International Donor Community Year of publication: 2020 Author: Chiara Pierobon The purpose of this article is to review and analyze various initiatives to prevent violent extremism implemented by the international donor community in Kyrgyzstan since 2016 and to propose recommendations aimed at more effective involvement of the donor community in this area. 
Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Central Asia and Afghanistan Year of publication: 2018 Author: Muhammad Idris This article examines the issues of radicalization and prevent violent extremism(PVE) in the context of Afghanistan and Central Asia. The purpose of the author is to analyze the problem, discuss various factors affecting it, and offer recommendations to the governments of Central Asia and Afghanistan to develop policies to eradicate radicalism and violent extremism in the region. 
Methodical Manual for Teachers on Non-formal Education Year of publication: 2015 Author: Albana Markya Corporate author: International Labour Organization (ILO) The methodological manual has been adapted to help teachers of secondary schools who will be involved in working in classes (groups) of informal education. With the help of this manual, they will be able to present the curriculum of basic education in a more accessible way, use the teaching methodology to better assimilate it for children in difficult life situations, and fill in the gaps in knowledge that have arisen due to their non-attendance at school. In this manual, attention is focused on working children who lagged behind their peers in school due to the fact that they were forced to earn a living for themselves and their families. 
Kyrgyzstan: What to Do and Where to Go in Case of Domestic Violence? Year of publication: 2021 Author: Mehrinisa Sulaimanovna Corporate author: Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting (CABAR) The problem of violence against women in Kyrgyzstan is one of the most relevant. According to the Centre for Democratic Processes Studies Fund, only two of five female victims of domestic violence call for help.