Minutes of TACES FINAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Dushanbe, April 4-5, 2019

Participants: Mr. Solnson Margus, European Union Delegation to Tajikistan;  Chrisitian Herm, Holger Kuse, Marianna Novoselova, Dresden Technical University; Olga Bogdanova, Thomas Linsenmaier, Tartu University, Estonia; L. Dodkhudojeva (Academy of Sciences of RT); A. Aslidinova, Kh. Samiev and other members of TNU; U. Mansurov, L. Saidova, A. Kuvatova, N. Rahmonova,  Khusrav Bobishoev (RTSU); O. Sayfulloeva, (KhSU); A. Juraev, N. Вlinnichkina (TSULBP); Y. Nabotov, (DSU); students of TNU.

Opening ceremony, 10:00, TNU main building Hall.

Welcome speech:

1. Imomzoda Muhammadyusuf, Rector of TNU, academician

2. Mirboboev, Vice Minister of Ministry of Education and Sciences of Republic

Tajikistan.

3. Solnson Margus, European Union Delegation to Tajikistan.

4. Christian Herm, Dresden Technical University.

5. Olga Bogdanova, Tartu University.

Olga Bogdanova and Christian Herm passed the newly developed Handbook to TNU Vice-Rector on International Relations. 

Presentations:

1. Samiev Kholahmad (TNU).

Cooperation in Sphere of Education between Tajikistan and EU (TACES example).

2. Juraev Abdurahim. (TSULBP) TACES  Project  in Establishments Relations with the

European and Tajik Universities.

3. Mansurov Umed (RTSU). TACES project in Russian -Tajik Slavonic University.

At the end of presentation, Doc. Mansurov made the following Suggestions:

a. To continue the project with the involvement of other universities of the Republic of Tajikistan and Europe in addition.

b. Open European Studies Centers in three more universities.

c. Improve the qualifications of teachers in knowledge of the English language.

d. Conduct testing for knowledge of English among teachers.

4. Nabotov Yusuf (DSU). Educational system effects of the Erasmus+ TACES Project in

Aspect of the Development of Management of Experience, Change and Innovation in

Dangara State University.

5. Sayfulloeva Olga (KhSU). TACES project in Khorog State University.

14:00, RTSU hall

1. Saidova Leyla (RTSU).

Academic Writing Skills as a Component of Scientific Research in the Frames of TACES

Project.

2. Juraev Abdurahim ( TSULBP).

Experience of Internationalization of University during Implementation of TACES Project.

3. Rahmonova Nargis (RTSU).

TACES and RTSU International Relations.

4. Kuvatova Alla ( RTSU).

TACES and Gender Equality Issue in Tajikistan.

5. Shozimova Takhmina ( TNU).

Foreign Languages in the TACES Curriculum.

6. Dodkhudoeva Larisa (ASRT).

TACES Project: Personal View.

Comments:

Doc. A. Kuvatova: “As I know students should write 3 articles and publish in journals.”

Akbarsho: “They should prepare 2 articles. They can publish their scientific articles.”

Doc. A. Kuvatova: “There were no articles published yet, as far as I know. Students attend conferences and they should have publish their reports/articles. They can publish in a special journal in 3 languages: Tajik, Russian, English.”   

Ms. A. Aslitdinova: “It was just English language barrier as the country is not English speaking one.”

Christian: “Is there some developments from the 1^st course to the 2d?”

Doc. L. Saidova: “Yes, I worked on their papers/articles.”

At the end of the session, Partners were awarded Certificate of Dresden Technical University on Teacher Training. 

5 April 2019, European Center, TNU

1. Aslitdinova Alla (TNU).

TACES Project: Achievements and Lessons.

2. Gafurova Mohinav ( KhSU).

The Impact of TACES project to the Khorog State University.

3. Отабек Шаропов (RTSU).

Place and role of TACES in Education Cooperation between Tajikistan and EU.

4. Najmiddinov Akbarshoh (TNU) Exchange of Teachers and Sharing Methods in the

Framework of TACES.

5. Вlinnichkina Nadezhda (TSULBP).

Feature of Economic Subject Teaching in the Framework of TACES Project.

6. Olimov Muzaffar( TNU).

The Social Context and Causes of Violent Extremism: Teaching in TACES.

7.  Sharipov Saidhomid.

Water Cooperation Diplomacy from the TACES Point.

8. Khudoyberdiev Akmal ( TNU). Experience Of teaching GEOPILOTICS in the frame of

TACES project.

12:00 - master student presentations

1. Shamsi Navruzov: Adherence of pluralism in AKDN (Aga KhanDevelopment Network). Mentor: Aksakolov Sultonbek, Assistant professor, University of Central Asia, Khorog. Foreign adviser: Andrey Makarychev, Tartu University.

2. Azizdzhoni Komil: EU policy in Tajikistan in the context of new Central Asian strategy. Mentor: Olimov Muzafar, D.H.C., professor of the department of F.R. studies. Foreign adviser: Leonardo Pataccini, Tartu University.

3. Shabnam Akobirshoeva: Problem of the women education in Tajikistan. Mentor: Dodkhudoeva Larisa Dr. of historical sciences. Foreign adviser: Hector C. Pagan MD, University of Tartu.

4. Rukhshona Mirasanova: Tajikistan Pedagogical system in compare to Bologna System. Mentor: Olga Sayfulloeva, Ph.D., Khorog State University, Faculty of Economics. MA. Foreign adviser: Olga Bogdanova, Tartu University.

5. Abdulloeva Roziya: The problem of labor migration in Tajikistan. Mentor: Alla Aslitdinova, Associate professor, Department of IR, TNU. Foreign adviser: Thomas Linsenmaier, Tartu University.

6. Kimatshoeva Naima: Ecotourism development in Tajikistan and how a lesson could be learned from Switzerland. Mentor: Toji Mardonova, Ph.D. Economic department of Khorog State University. Foreign adviser: MA. Olga Bogdanova, Tartu University.

7. Sohiba Mamadamonova: Unemployment among young generation of Tajikistan. Mentor: Olga Sayfulloeva, Ph.D., Khorog State University, Faculty of Economics. Foreign adviser: Raul Eamets, Tartu University.

8. Akiev Sirozh: The role of English language in strengthening of diplomatic relations between Tajikistan and EU. Mentor: Najmidinov Akbarshoh, Associate professor of the European Studies Department, TNU. Foreign adviser: MA. Olga Bogdanova, Tartu University.

9. Bozmamadova Manzuma: The necessity of early education in Tajik society. Mentor: Kholakhmad Samiev, Dean of the department of IR, TNU. Foreign adviser: Ph. D. Anzori Barkalaja, Tartu University.

10. Solimshoh Akbarsho: Influence of international projects in the development of Mountainous Region of Badakhshan. Mentor: Rustam Ganiev, Associate Professor, Ph.D in Economy. Foreign adviser: Dr. Stefano Braghiroli, Tartu University.    

Recommendations:

Dr. Makarychev, Tartu University:

1. Students while doing research need to be more academically oriented not policy oriented. They need to discuss concept, transparency.  

2. As for comparative analyses, you need be clear why you compare Tajikistan with Sweden. Why not with Portugal?

3. Same with Methodology. Be clear.

4. Interview: why you selected this group of people? What kind of questions do you use? Do you have records of it? Try to be academic not policy oriented.

Especially, if it is academic journal they will definitely ask all the details.

Comments:

Akbarsho TNU, moderator: “As I noticed, students take notes and it will help them in developing their papers in future.”   

Talabsho, recent graduate, already employed thanked everybody and added: “Don’t just come to University, and go back home, use this opportunity and study hard.”

Ms. A. Aslitdinova: “We need ti change our attitude. In Europe, students pay for their Education and in our country parents pay for education of their children. In Europe, students take loan from the bank and pay for their Education.” “Our Curriculum is absolutely European. We need to organize more self-study.”    

Djuraev: “The work on this Project was not easy. We put a lot of efforts to achieve good results.”