Farrukh Salimov
His areas of work include research, project management and partnership development. He is a co-author of the forthcoming monograph on gender and radicalization.
Publications and resourcesABOUT
Research. Dialogue. Practical resources.
Tahlil is a nationwide civil society organization and a research and analysis centre. Since 2019, the centre has conducted research, supported public dialogue, delivered training and implemented practical initiatives in Tajikistan and Central Asia.
The centre’s areas of work include social processes, the information environment, gender, youth, the prevention of extremism, rehabilitation and reintegration. Tahlil assists partners in assessing the context and developing practical responses.
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Respect for local context
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Attention to data quality
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Practical relevance
From a research question
to a practical solution
01Mapping EDR mechanisms
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The centre examines how local organizations and communities identify concerns, coordinate their activities and organize timely responses.
Stages of work
- Review the context and existing mechanisms
- Map actors, functions and coordination
- Identify gaps in access, coordination and feedback
- Validate findings with participants and develop recommendations
Practical output
- An overview of mechanisms and coordination arrangements
- An analytical report with explicit data limitations
- Recommendations for coordination and feedback
- Proposals for monitoring and capacity development
02Research and analytical report
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Tahlil conducts desk and field research on security, religion, media, youth, migration, gender and community resilience.
Stages of work
- define the research question and methodology
- collect data: documents, interviews, focus groups, media analysis
- verify data and develop findings
- prepare practical recommendations for partners
Practical output
- analytical report
- policy brief
- results presentation
- recommendation matrix
03Training and capacity building
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The centre designs and delivers training for representatives of government institutions, NGOs and communities, as well as young people, women and specialists.
Stages of work
- assess participants’ needs
- design the programme and modules
- deliver training or a series of sessions
- assess knowledge and provide follow-up support
Practical output
- training programme
- presentations and handouts
- training report
- recommendations for follow-up
04Project monitoring and evaluation
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Tahlil supports the assessment of project results, the development of indicators and data collection, and prepares independent evaluation reports.
Stages of work
- develop a monitoring and evaluation framework
- develop data collection tools and a plan for assessing results
- analyse mid-term and final results
- draw conclusions on effectiveness and sustainability
Practical output
- monitoring and evaluation plan
- questionnaires and tools
- evaluation report
- summary of lessons learned and recommendations
05Communication strategy
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The centre develops communication approaches for sensitive issues, including the prevention of extremism, reintegration, social cohesion and engagement with the media and local communities.
Stages of work
- analyse target audiences and the information environment
- develop messages and formats
- prepare media materials
- assess how materials are understood and make adjustments
Practical output
- communication strategy
- message package
- media plan
- recommendations on wording and potential risks
06R&R: rehabilitation and reintegration
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Tahlil works with approaches that consider security, human rights, stigma reduction, family support and the role of receiving communities.
Stages of work
- analyse context and stakeholders
- develop methodological materials
- hold information sessions and engage with local communities
- assess risks, needs and results
Practical output
- methodological recommendations
- materials for communities
- activity report
- practical coordination proposals
PEOPLE
Centre experts
Rustam Azizi
His research focuses on religion, security and the prevention of extremism. He is a co-author of publications on Central Asia.
Publications and resourcesThe portraits of Farrukh Salimov and Rustam Azizi were supplied by Tahlil. Professional profiles: Farrukh Salimov · Rustam Azizi
TAHLIL / METHOD
From research to action
The centre’s approach comprises four interrelated stages. Select a stage to view its description and a related resource.
Understand the context
The centre compares documents, interviews and other sources, identifies data limitations and distinguishes observations from interpretation.
Analytical reportConsider different perspectives
Meetings, theatrical performances and facilitated discussions help explain complex issues and take local circumstances into account.
Reports on local activitiesTurn knowledge into a resource
Practical guides, session plans and professional resources support the application of research findings in day-to-day work.
Guide in developmentImprove through feedback
Monitoring, evaluation and analysis of experience help refine approaches, identify limitations and develop recommendations.
Monitoring and evaluationGeographical scope
The centre’s experience includes work in Dushanbe, Sughd, Khatlon and the Districts of Republican Subordination, as well as regional research across Central Asia.
Project partners
Organizations with which Tahlil has cooperated on projects and research.
COOPERATION
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