IGSD News
Publication on carbon pricing
Dr. Aijan Sharshenova, SHAPEDEM-EU research fellow, published a co-authored blog post on the future of carbon pricing (carbon tax) in the Kyrgyz Republic. This publication is a part of a research project funded by Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program established by the Asian Development Bank.
The blog post can be accessed the CAREC Institute's website at https://www.carecinstitute.org/carbon-pricing-in-the-kyrgyz-republic-a-path-to-sustainable-development-and-climate-resilience/
Publication on the Eurasian Economic Union
Dr Aijan SharshenovaLink opens in a new window, SHAPEDEM-EU Link opens in a new windowResearch Fellow, published an on the pros and cons of the Eurasian Economic Union's membership for smaller member-states. The brief was published at the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI), an independent non-profit think tank in Milano.
NEW FUNDING opportunity: especially for ECRs!
Call for Papers - 2025 CTTN Research Grants Program: Envisioning a Greener Future: Crafting Strategic Financing Pathways for the Green Transition in CAREC Region
- submit grant application along with the draft proposal (maximum 5,000 words, excluding references).
- Successful applicants will receive grants of up to US$5,000 to expand their manuscripts into full policy research papers.
- The research grant is for nearly six months from the date of grant approval.
- Deadline is 1 April 2025; announcement of results on 15 April 2025.
https://www.carecinstitute.org/news/call-for-papers-2025-cttn-research-grants-program-envisioning-a-greener-future-crafting-strategic-financing-pathways-for-the-green-transition-in-carec-region/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIAS3xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTaF9fP_wRZbSgeorXgIHPnOCYhpZ8T7kZABlJ-zW0O8m0BLXdDAx4xsWA_aem_OU_8EPU7LykaZRXGMVcXvA.
IGSD meets Prof. Fariz Ismailzade at the House of Lords
On 17 January 2025 Professor Korosteleva (IGSD) met with Professor Fariz Ismailzade (ADA University) to discuss further plans for cooperation between 91福利 and Azerbaijan, to address their respective governments' priorities. The meeting was hosted by Baroness Suttie, member of the EU Committee, and a strong supporter of partnership development with Central and Asia and the Caucasus.
WUB-hub participated in the discussion with new Belarus JST Fellows
On 17 January 2025 WUB-hub, Prof. Korosteleva and Dr Hansbury, were invited to welcome a new cohort of Belarusian-in-exile John Smith Trust Fellows, a UK government initiative, hosted by Baroness Suttie, House of Lords. Discussion focused on the issues of the forthcoming non-election in Belarus, political prisoners, and Belarusian refugees; and various initiatives to support the democratic course of Belarus.