News, insights & analysis
The challenges facing our societies are complex, fast-moving and deeply interconnected. We convene our Fellows’ community online and in person, creating spaces for constructive dialogue, exchange and learning. Here, you can find individual and collective perspectives, analysis and stories from JST Fellows and partners – leaders working at the frontlines of social change across Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia.
From policy analysis to personal reflections and practitioner insights, this is where the JST network thinks out loud – curious, constructive and grounded in experience.
“We encourage citizens to speak up”
To tackle corruption effectively, Moldova needs both transparent governance and engaged citizens who know their rights and can hold the authorities to account. Moldova’s president Maia Sandu was elected on…
Moldova: on the frontline of Russia’s misinformation war
Moldova is facing a barrage of Russian propaganda, misinformation and fake news. Alexei Tulbure, a media commentator and director of Moldova’s Oral History Institute, is working to counter this threat….
The value of leadership networks in times of crises
Fellows from across Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia are rethinking governance and leadership in the context of ongoing global crises Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is likely to…
Ukrainian deputy defence minister: dignity comes from knowledge
Andriy Shevchenko, a JST Fellow, has been appointed deputy defence minister of Ukraine, a role through which he will contribute to the defence of his nation against the Russian invasion….
Central Asian Fellows in Tashkent: strengthening regional cooperation
The geopolitical impacts of Russia’s war on Ukraine have opened up new opportunities for regional development in Central Asia, creating a renewed drive for cooperation between countries in the region….
Can technology unlock future jobs in Tajikistan?
Social media and mobile data use are on the rise in Tajikistan, creating opportunities for financial inclusion, digital education and careers in tech sector. Digital transformation Tajikistan In Tajikistan lockdown…
Public-private partnerships create social impact in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz lawyer Albina Rakhmidinova is showing how public-private partnerships can build vital infrastructure, like schools and hospitals, to improve people’s lives. In October 2022, Kyrgyzstan’s government announced a pipeline of…
Statement on Ukraine from JST
On the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine, JST would like to restate our condemnation of this unlawful act of aggression. We express our ongoing support for the people…
Moldova: opportunities in the midst of crisis?
Amidst multiple crises and ongoing challenges, Moldova faces a critical moment on its path towards better governance. As the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine arrives, neighbouring Moldova is…
Central Asia: reimagining business for social good
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) can transform good intentions into actions. So how can emerging leaders harness CSR to create social impact? And what are the pitfalls? JST Fellows Kumush Atayeva…
Who’s responsible for challenging gender norms?
Those working to promote gender equality must engage both men and women in the conversation, according to Fellows attending a workshop hosted by JST. A group of JST Fellows came…
Insights and pioneering in corporate social responsibility
Ten years ago, corporate social responsibility (CSR) was a term largely unheard-of in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, but that is changing thanks to two JST Fellows Malika Sharipova and Gunel Isakova…