Mohammad Halim Fidai
| Mohammad Halim Fidai | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Wardak, Afghanistan | |
| Assumed office 24 July 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Abdul Jabbar Naeemi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 |
| Religion | Muslim |
Mohammad Halim Fidai was appointed as the Governor of Wardak Province in Central Afghanistan on July 24, 2008. Fidai an independent politician, the youngest among the 34 governors of Afghanistan. During his recent[when?] trip to Europe, Fidai strongly criticized international media for underestimating the progress being made in Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban regime and for spreading disinformation.
Experience
Fidai has worked for over 14 years with international not-for profit and for-profit organizations mostly American NGOs delivering services in the areas of Education, Emergency, Relief, Development, Civil Society, Human Rights, Women Empowerment and Public Administration. He has extensive experience in management, administration and development areas. Fidai has also been the founding President of the South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) Afghanistan for 18 months. He has remained as the editor, reporter and journalist during his work with various Afghan media organization as well. Fidai enjoys strong relations with the population from all parts of the country and with the international community working in Afghanistan.
Fidai’s native language is Pashto; however, he can speak and write Dari, Arabic, Urdu and English fluently. He has widely traveled to the countries of Central Asia, South Asia, Europe and Middle East. Fidai has been the member of the following networks: Central Euroasia Leadership Academy (CELA), Center of Coordination of Civil Society Organizations, Afghanistan Independent Journalists Association, Paktika Social and Developmental Society, Pajhwok Afghan News Agency, and other adhock networks.
References
| Preceded by | Governor of Wardak, Afghanistan 2008–Present |
Succeeded by [Incumbent] |
