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PARKANA Research Institute

Research. Policy. Impact.

A boutique research and policy institute connecting Central Asia with global academic, policy, and development networks.

Parkana Institute — gateway emblem

Evidence-based research

Rigorous, policy-relevant methods across every engagement.

Central Asia expertise

Deep regional grounding paired with international standards.

Academic partnerships

Direct links into university and development networks.

About Parkana

A boutique research and policy institute rooted in Central Asia.

Parkana takes its name from an ancient name of Fergana — a Silk Road gateway where cultures, scholarship, and trade converged. Today, the institute extends that gateway role by translating rigorous research into policy insight, development practice, and international academic collaboration.

Evidence-based research
Central Asia expertise
International development
Academic partnerships
Research Areas

Policy-relevant research for universities, governments, and development partners.

Higher Education Reform

Evidence for quality assurance, governance, internationalisation, and institutional transformation.

Migration & Mobility

Analysis of regional mobility, labour pathways, skills, and transnational development outcomes.

Governance & Rule of Law

Policy insight on institutional trust, public administration, accountability, and legal reform.

AI & Digital Transformation

Applied research on responsible AI, digital skills, data systems, and institutional readiness.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Learning-focused evaluation frameworks, indicators, mixed-methods studies, and impact evidence.

Policy & Development

Strategic evidence, briefs, and advisory support for development programmes and public policy.

Services

From research design to policy delivery and academic growth.

Research & Policy Analysis

Policy briefs, analytical reports, institutional diagnostics, and strategic evidence synthesis.

Grant Development

Concept notes, consortium positioning, proposal architecture, and funder-aligned narratives.

Capacity Building

Workshops and institutional learning programmes for researchers, administrators, and project teams.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Theory of change, indicators, mixed-methods evaluation, reporting, and adaptive learning systems.

University Internationalisation

Partnership strategy, mobility pathways, curriculum cooperation, and international project readiness.

Scientific Publishing Support

Manuscript strategy, journal selection, Scopus/WoS readiness, and publication ethics coaching.

Our Team

Researchers and practitioners bridging academic rigour and real-world policy.

A multidisciplinary team spanning education, governance, economics, and international cooperation across Central Asia.

Kamola Abdurakhimova

Kamola Abdurakhimova

Founder & Managing Director
BA in Sociology · MA in Education

Kamola founded Parkana and oversees its research portfolio, strategic partnerships, and institutional development. Working at the intersection of research management, education, and governance, she has led research teams, coordinated fieldwork, and supported capacity-building initiatives across Central Asia — connecting academic research with the practical needs of governments, international organisations, and development practitioners.

Education & Human Capital Governance & Institutional Reform Social Policy Research Management Monitoring & Evaluation Capacity Development
Nigora Umurzakova

Nigora Umurzakova

Senior Researcher
BA in Economics · MA in Good Governance

Nigora conducts research on governance, economic development, and public sector performance, focusing on how institutions and reforms shape development and service delivery. Her work spans governance diagnostics, public administration, socioeconomic analysis, and institutional assessments — bridging economic analysis with governance studies, with particular attention to transparency, accountability, and sustainable public institutions.

Good Governance Public Administration Economic Development Public Policy Analysis Institutional Performance Anti-Corruption
Shaxlo Ergashova

Shaxlo Ergashova

Research Associate
BA in Literature · MA in Education

Shaxlo contributes to projects on education, social development, and community-based research, combining educational research with qualitative approaches to social change and cultural dynamics. Her experience spans data collection, stakeholder engagement, literature reviews, curriculum development, and programme evaluation — examining the relationship between education, culture, and social development from both academic and practical perspectives.

Education Policy Social Development Cultural Studies Community Engagement Qualitative Research Gender & Inclusion
Boburjon Sotvoldiyev

Boburjon Sotvoldiyev

Research Fellow
BA in Business Administration · MA in Diplomacy and Management

Boburjon specialises in international cooperation, economic policy, and institutional partnerships, examining the role of business, diplomacy, and governance in sustainable development and regional cooperation. His work spans investment, public-private partnerships, project coordination, and analytical support for government agencies, universities, and international organisations — strengthening cooperation across public, private, and academic sectors.

International Development Economic Diplomacy Business & Public Policy Regional Cooperation Private Sector Development International Partnerships
Training Academy

Practical programmes for researchers and institutions ready to work internationally.

Short-form clinics, tailored workshops, and study visits designed for real institutional needs.

1Grant writing and proposal architecture
2AI for researchers and academic teams
3Research methodology and mixed methods
4Scopus and Web of Science publishing clinics
5University internationalisation strategy
6Nordic study visits and summer schools
Get in touch

Let's build evidence-based solutions together.

Emailinfo@parkana-institute.com
Focus areasResearch partnerships, policy analysis, grants, evaluation, higher education reform, and researcher training.
LocationQashqar 101, Fergana city, Fergana region, 150100, Uzbekistan