The Institute for Advanced International Studies (IAIS) hosted a meeting on its Institutional Modernisation Project, which is being financed by the World Bank and aims to enhance Institute’s operational capacities, modernise its facilities, and foster greater knowledge-sharing and research development in international studies. The meeting brought together the IAIS project team, led by Deputy Director Shakhboz Akhmedov, and representatives of the World Bank, including Project Manager Farrukh Aminov, accompanied by colleagues Rushana Musaeva and Nurullakhon Narzullaev. This consultation served as a foundational step towards initiating the implementation phase of the project.

During the discussions, the parties explored key strategic areas, outlined the project’s objectives, and established preliminary frameworks for its successful execution. The IAIS team presented its vision for institutional modernisation, underscoring the critical role the project will play in enhancing the Institute’s capabilities to meet evolving academic and policy challenges. Deputy Director Shakhboz Akhmedov extended his gratitude to the World Bank team, highlighting the significance of their support in realising IAIS’s vision for institutional excellence.

The World Bank representatives offered their expertise and shared insights from similar projects worldwide, providing practical recommendations for achieving measurable outcomes. Farrukh Aminov expressed confidence in the collaborative efforts, emphasising the World Bank’s dedication to supporting capacity-building initiatives that drive institutional progress and innovation.

The Institutional Modernisation Project is anticipated to deliver transformative outcomes, including the digitalisation of administrative processes, enhanced research facilities, and expanded opportunities for collaboration with global academic and policy institutions.

The meeting concluded with a consensus on next steps, including the development of a detailed roadmap and timelines for the project’s phased implementation. As IAIS and the World Bank move forward in close collaboration, the initiative promises to set a benchmark for institutional innovation in the region.

Further updates on the project’s progress will be shared in subsequent announcements, reflecting IAIS’s dedication to transparency and excellence in its endeavours.