Mr. Jakhongir Khaydarov is the Head of Office at UNDP Cyprus. He has a 20+ years of management experience in sustainable development. His current focus areas span over green & just growth, effective governance, innovation and leadership. Jakhongir's areas of expertise are complemented by policy analysis, strategic planning, knowledge management and social advocacy skills. He is involved in intercultural and interfaith dialogue to bring together communities and foster mutual trust and peace in Cyprus. 

Mr. Khaydarov is a distinguished Muskie Scholar with Masters in Comparative Legal Studies from the John Marshall Law School, Chicago, USA, and International Law graduate of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.