Jakhongir Talipov

Jakhongir Talipov supports the Global Environment Facility Secretariat’s Country Engagement Strategy, focusing on strengthening the capacity and engagement of GEF Operational and Political Focal Points. His work includes developing onboarding and advanced learning resources, coordinating training and knowledge exchange, supporting focal point networks, and improving tools for portfolio oversight and monitoring. He also contributes to strengthening National Steering Committees and country platform efforts in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region.

Jakhongir supported the planning and delivery of the Eighth GEF Assembly held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan in 2026, including coordination with the host country and support for the Assembly’s program, operations, and launch of legacy initiatives.

Before joining the GEF Secretariat, Jakhongir served in the Government of Uzbekistan for more than 12 years, dedicating a portion of that time as the country’s GEF Operational Focal Point. In this capacity, he actively supported oversight of Uzbekistan’s GEF portfolio, development of national and regional initiatives, and coordinated engagement among government institutions, GEF Agencies, and national partners.