Knowledge defining the way to understanding ...

What is the most important thing in knowledge? And generally saying, what is knowledge? What kind of knowledge helps us in life, what skills simplify our existence, especially if we live in a rural area?

Tolerance, leadership, critical thinking, the ability to negotiate and dialogue, and the ability to participate in the decision-making process. These were the skills and knowledge that more than seventy participants of the first cycle of seminars for the Youth Contact Groups of B.Gafurov district and the Isfara town acquired in the course of five days.

From March 30 to April 3, of the current year, a five-day cycle of educational seminars was held in thethe educational building of the National Bank, located in Gulistontown. The initiator of such a significant event was the Association of scientific and technical intelligentsia of Tajikistan with the support of UNDP Tajikistan in the framework of the project“Strengthening cooperation between the youth of the border communities of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan”.

The target group was young people aged from 18 to 35 years living in the border jamoats of B. Gafurov district and Isfara city.

The participants during a short five days went through a big and complicated path and opened newpossibilities for understanding peace and tolerance, working in a team, they got skills of dialogue and participation in decision-makingprocess.

According to the participants words, all they have received, all the experience they have acquired they will use in life, as well as will share with their friends and relatives.

At the end of April 2017, the second cycle of seminars on business planning is planned, which will be attended by young entrepreneurs and representatives of the Youth Contact Groups of these districts.