Next internal seminar, 1pm, 5 Feb – Exeter Central Asian Studies Network

1.00-2.30pm, Feb 5^th
Amory 115

Speakers:
Elima Karalaeva, ‘Modernization and Reformation of Tax Administration in the Kyrgyz Republic: Problems and Challenges.’
Zemfira Hanbury, ‘Religious Beliefs and Practices among Farmers in Amanbaev Village, Kyrgyzstan.’

Discussant: John Heathershaw

Elima Karalaeva is PhD student in the Department of Politics at the University of Exeter. https://eprofile.exeter.ac.uk/elimakaralaeva/

Zemfira Inogamova-Hanbury is an anthropologist and independent scholar based in Devon. She earned her MSc with Distinction in Holistic Science from The University of Plymouth with Schumacher College (An International Ecological Centre), UK, under a scholarship from the Christensen Fund, California, USA. Zemfira has worked as a full time instructor for the Anthropology Department at American University of Central Asia and for the German International Cooperation (GIZ) in Bishkek.

About ExCAS

The Exeter Central Asian Studies research group (ExCAS) was formed in 2010 and now includes as active members around ten doctoral students and alumni, including five members of the University of Central Asia’s Faculty Development Programme, as well as academic staff, honorary fellows and associates of the University of Exeter. The group includes scholars of Political Science, Sociology, Islamic studies, social mobilization, civil society, gender studies, conflict studies and International Relations.

Our focus is the five former Soviet Central Asian republics plus Afghanistan but our seminars and events frequently include persons with interests in neighbouring or comparable regions including Chinese Turkestan, Russia, the Caucasus, Iran, Turkey and other parts of the Middle East.

Please contact John Heathershaw for further information.