Mohammad Halim Fidai

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 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.

Life

Fidai was born on December 28, 1970, in Sultani Village, Sharan a district of Paktika Province in Southern Afghanistan. He is married and has four children. Fidai holds a master's degree in public relations, media and communication as well as a degree in educational science and a three-year diploma in English language. He has received over 50 trainings both at home and aboard in management, leadership and communication areas. In less than a year, despite ruling the most difficult province of Wardak, Fidai became the most accomplished governor of the country and the US press is promoting him as regional leader who is the most effective wielder of power.

References

http://www.celaprogram.org