"SUSADICA - Development of Agriculture in Central Asia" Doctoral (PhD) School Project

Project Goal: The aim of the SUSADICA program is to address the economic, social, and environmental challenges related to the development of agriculture in Central Asia. It focuses on 5 key areas: (1) restructuring of farm enterprises and labor resources, (2) innovative technologies in the agricultural sector, (3) agricultural policy, (4) rural environmental protection, and the development of water resources. The project will involve 10 doctoral students (5 from Uzbekistan, 1 from Germany, 1 from Colombia, 1 from Turkmenistan, and 2 from Kyrgyzstan) conducting scientific research.

Project Objectives:

  • Provide a modular and structured curriculum for doctoral students.
  • Train early-stage advanced researchers.
  • Conduct courses and training sessions for instructors.
  • Collaborate with existing doctoral programs in Uzbekistan.

Expected Results and Outcomes:

1.     Advanced methodological scientific research on key directions for the development of agriculture in Central Asia based on the SUSADICA structural doctoral program.

2.     Increased activity of researchers conducting scientific work in the field of agriculture in Central Asia.

3.     The doctoral school will create a platform for Central Asian and European scientists and students to develop collaboration in the fields of agriculture and social sciences.

4.     Ensure the development of academic activities for Central Asian researchers.

5.     This school will serve as a model of high academic standards, international cooperation, and academic research for other universities and disciplines.

Partner Universities: Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO), Justus Liebig University Giessen, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (TIIAME).

Project Implementation Period: 01.09.2018 - 30.11.2023
Total Project Value:
Program Director: Prof. Dr. Martin Petrick
Local Coordinator: Dr. Nozilakhon Muhamedova
Phone: (+99899) 4058505
Emails: martin.petrick@agrar.uni-giessen.de,

Nozila.Mukhamedova@agrar.uni-giessen.de