kyrgyzstan Provision of mobile voice and data services to the OSCE centre in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 14:48:53 +0000 OSCE Centre in Bishkek RFP/KYR/04/2016 Request for Proposal (RFP) Karolina.Semina@osce.org jirgalbek.jumashev@osce.org Fri, 2016-07-01 (All day) 22 August 2016 Attachments: Clarification Note no. 1 Clarification Note no. 2 mobile voice and data services to the OSCE centre in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Related StoriesProvision of conference services for the OSCE events at 3 star venues on the Northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake, KRProvision of conference services for the OSCE events at the 4 or 3+ star venues on the Northern shore of Issyk-Kul lakeProvision of IT Security Consulting Services on IT Information Security Incident Response Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Request for Proposal (RFP) 3 years
kyrgyzstan Athletes discuss gender-based violence at OSCE-supported event in southern Kyrgyzstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 12:57:36 +0000 OSH, Kyrgyzstan, 26 July 2016 – Some 25 athletes and sport trainers today discussed gender-based violence at an OSCE-supported roundtable discussion attended by a world amateur boxing champion (1986) and former member of parliament, Orzubek Nazarov. At the event organized by the Ensan-Diamond NGO with support of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, participants discussed how violent behaviour at training venues might impact social relationships further in life. Gender equality, gender-based stereotypes and promoting positive images of masculinity without resorting to violence, were among the main topics of the discussion. “Preventing gender based-violence and promoting gender equality is at the centre of OSCE human rights commitments and comprehensive approach to security,” said Anete Erdmane, OSCE Human Dimension Officer at the Osh Field Office. “The initiative aims at supporting Kyrgyzstan in achieving positive change through dialogue and engagement with men.” Jamilya Kaparova, director of Ensan-Diamond, said: “The nature of sports training and overall culture of masculinity can contribute to an increased aggression among athletes. Such behaviour can result in gender-based violence and negatively affect family and community members. To reach out to this important audience and promote positive role models, we have invited Mr. Nazarov who has been an outspoken advocate for gender equality.” The roundtable discussion follows a similar event which also took place in Osh in November 2015. The initiative was held in line with the OSCE’s efforts to assist Kyrgyzstan in implementing its National Action Plan for 2015-2017 on gender equality. The National Action Plan foresees developing a culture of aversion to gender discrimination and violence against women and men at all levels of society.Related StoriesTo mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports public awareness raising campaignOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reformOSCE Centre in Bishkek trains defence lawyers and prosecutors on right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Gender equality Central Asia Press release
kyrgyzstan OSCE supports workshop on risks-oriented approach in combating money laundering and financing of terrorism in Kyrgyzstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Jul 2016 14:55:30 +0000 ISSYK-KUL, Kyrgyzstan, 8 July 2016 – A five-day training course supported by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek on a risk-oriented approach in supervising activities related to anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism concluded today in Bosteri village, in the Issyk-Kul region. The aim of the workshop, which was organized by the State Financial Intelligence Service under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic (SFIS) in partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), was to update the relevant State agencies and financial institutions on the practical aspects of a risks-oriented approach in their work. Some 46 officials from law enforcement agencies, supervisory agencies and financial institutions took part. “A risks-oriented approach is the process which allows the countries to identify, assess and understand risks to effectively combat money laundering and financing of terrorism,” said Nana Baramidze, Senior Economic and Environmental Officer at the OSCE Centre. “The OSCE Centre in Bishkek fully supports the efforts of the Kyrgyz Government in its attempt to establish effective systems to counter money laundering and the financing of terrorism.” Chyngyz Kenenbayev, Head of the Organizational and Legal department of the SFIS, said: “We are holding this educational seminar to train representatives of national authorities and the private sector so that we can successfully pass the second round of the evaluation by the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG). In order to fulfil international obligations under the EAG, the Kyrgyz Republic is to conduct a mutual assessment of its anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism system. From 28 November to 9 December 2016, a visiting mission of EAG evaluators will conduct this assessment within the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) initiative." The training course, which was conducted by two IMF experts and three SFIS officials, was part of the OSCE assistance to the Kyrgyz Government in preparing for the second round of the FATF evaluation.Related StoriesTo mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports public awareness raising campaignOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reformOSCE Centre in Bishkek trains defence lawyers and prosecutors on right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Combating terrorism Economic activities Central Asia Press release
kyrgyzstan OSCE supports public discussions on natural resources management in southern Kyrgyzstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:04:23 +0000 BISHKEK, 22 July 2016 – Three public discussions on the regulatory legal acts regarding the use of natural resources and environmental protection are being organized from 19 July to 27 July 2016 by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek and the local Aarhus Centre in the districts of Toktogul, Aksy and Kadamjay in southern Kyrgyzstan. The discussions are gathering representatives of environmental services, the local authorities, village- and district-level state administrations, local council deputies and public organizations, to exchange ideas on environmental problems and discuss how to address them through active public scrutiny. “Local stakeholders should be aware of the environmental legislation upfront. This will help them to prevent conflict arising from the use of natural resources,” said Dmitry Prudtskikh, Environmental Officer at the OSCE Centre. “I am glad to see that the Aarhus Centre in Osh has established a platform for communication between governmental, public and private structures, with the support of the OSCE.” Kanybek Isabaev, Director of the Aarhus Centre in Osh, said: “For several years, we have been disseminating information to the public and our partners on the legislation regarding environmental protection, the rational use of natural resources, and subsoil and environmental safety in our country. It is very significant that citizens can participate in decision-making in the area of ecology, a sphere that is becoming increasingly important in Kyrgyzstan.” During the discussions, participants will gain knowledge on issues of environmental protection, public access to environmental information, the normative legal acts of the Kyrgyz Republic on ecology and the basic principles of the Aarhus Convention. The event was organized as part of the OSCE Centre's project on promoting environmental security through dialogue and enhanced disaster risk reduction.Related StoriesTo mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports public awareness raising campaignOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reformOSCE Centre in Bishkek trains defence lawyers and prosecutors on right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Environmental activities Central Asia Press release
kyrgyzstan Athletes discuss gender-based violence at OSCE-supported event in southern Kyrgyzstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 12:57:36 +0000 OSH, Kyrgyzstan, 26 July 2016 – Some 25 athletes and sport trainers today discussed gender-based violence at an OSCE-supported roundtable discussion attended by a world amateur boxing champion (1986) and former member of parliament, Orzubek Nazarov. At the event organized by the Ensan-Diamond NGO with support of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, participants discussed how violent behaviour at training venues might impact social relationships further in life. Gender equality, gender-based stereotypes and promoting positive images of masculinity without resorting to violence, were among the main topics of the discussion. “Preventing gender based-violence and promoting gender equality is at the centre of OSCE human rights commitments and comprehensive approach to security,” said Anete Erdmane, OSCE Human Dimension Officer at the Osh Field Office. “The initiative aims at supporting Kyrgyzstan in achieving positive change through dialogue and engagement with men.” Jamilya Kaparova, director of Ensan-Diamond, said: “The nature of sports training and overall culture of masculinity can contribute to an increased aggression among athletes. Such behaviour can result in gender-based violence and negatively affect family and community members. To reach out to this important audience and promote positive role models, we have invited Mr. Nazarov who has been an outspoken advocate for gender equality.” The roundtable discussion follows a similar event which also took place in Osh in November 2015. The initiative was held in line with the OSCE’s efforts to assist Kyrgyzstan in implementing its National Action Plan for 2015-2017 on gender equality. The National Action Plan foresees developing a culture of aversion to gender discrimination and violence against women and men at all levels of society.Related StoriesTo mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports public awareness raising campaignOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reformOSCE Centre in Bishkek trains defence lawyers and prosecutors on right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Gender equality Central Asia Press release
kyrgyzstan OSCE/ODIHR Director Link welcomes Kyrgyzstan’s review of Askarov’s case, calls on Kyrgyz authorities to implement UN Human Rights Committee decision By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:50:51 +0000 WARSAW, 9 July 2016 ─ Michael Georg Link, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), today welcomed the decision by the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan to reconsider the case of human rights defender Azimjan Askarov, and again called on the Kyrgyz authorities to heed a decision of the UN Human Rights Committee calling for Askarov’s release. A Supreme Court hearing is scheduled to review Mr. Askarov’s case on Monday, 11 July. “I welcome Kyrgyzstan’s openness to reviewing Azimjan Askarov’s case, and my Office stands ready to support the Kyrgyz authorities in their implementation of OSCE commitments related to human rights,” said Director Link. “Kyrgyzstan is obligated under both international law and its own Constitution to quash Askarov’s conviction and immediately release him.” On 21 April 2016, the UN Human Rights Committee decided in favour of a complaint filed by Askarov, finding that he had been arbitrarily detained, held in inhumane conditions, tortured and mistreated, and prevented from adequately preparing his trial defence. The Committee called on Kyrgyzstan to immediately release him, overturn his conviction, and provide him with compensation for the violations of his human rights. Article 41.2 of the Kyrgyz Constitution requires authorities to implement the Human Rights Committee decision. “Mr. Askarov’s ongoing detention is not only unlawful, as the UN Human Rights Committee made clear, but also inhumane, in light of the serious deterioration of his health,” the ODIHR Director said. “We look forward to Mr. Askarov’s release and the restoration of his rights, including his access to urgently needed medical care outside of confinement.” Askarov was reportedly subjected to ill-treatment during his initial detention by police and during his trial. Despite very serious health concerns, he was denied access to adequate medical treatment by detention officials. Since then, he has been held at Penal Colony No. 47, in Bishkek, where his health has reportedly deteriorated further.Related StoriesAfter violent attempted coup, Turkish authorities must strengthen, not weaken, rule of law and independence of judiciary, says ODIHR Director LinkOSCE/ODIHR Director concerned about reported rise of hate incidents in the United Kingdom, supports calls for tolerance in a challenging timeOSCE/ODIHR final report on early parliamentary elections in Serbia recommends comprehensive review of legislation and ensuring the level playing field for contestants Full Article Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Human rights Central Asia Press release
kyrgyzstan OSCE/ODIHR and OHCHR train prosecutors and lawyers in Kyrgyzstan on international standards regarding freedom of religion or belief By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:09:24 +0000 International standards and the national legal framework on freedom of religion or belief were the focus of two consecutive training events organized jointly by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA) of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) from 25 to 28 July 2016 in Bishkek. The training for 25 prosecutors and 31 defence lawyers from all regions of Kyrgyzstan was provided in close co-operation with the Training Centre for Prosecutors under the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Training Centre for Lawyers. The course covered a wide variety of topics directly relevant to the work of the participants, including recent developments in Kyrgyzstan. Drawing on the guidance of national and international experts, participants discussed the nature of the right to freedom of religion or belief, its interrelatedness with other human rights and fundamental freedoms, the nature, extent and impact of violations of freedom of religion or belief, and the duties of the state to respect, protect and fulfil this universal human right. Participants also took part in mock trials on cases involving interference with freedom of religion or belief, such as through the banning of religious clothing and discrimination against religious organizations. “In using topical case studies, the participants were able to apply the knowledge they had acquired in a practical ‘courtroom’ environment and improve their legal skills in analysing freedom of religion or belief cases and advancing cogent and structured arguments,” said Mark Hill, one of the participating international experts and a senior barrister from the United Kingdom. Dilnoza Satarova, Associate Officer on Freedom of Religion or Belief at ODIHR, said: “ODIHR welcomes co-operation with the Training Centre for Prosecutors of Kyrgyzstan and the Training Centre for Lawyers in organizing this course. Such capacity-building activities are key to advancing freedom of religion or belief for all, and ODIHR stands ready to support similar initiatives in Kyrgyzstan in the future.” The two events are part of a series of training events for lawyers, prosecutors and judges on a variety of human rights-related issues conducted as part of the OHCHR project “Peace and Reconciliation through strengthening the rule of law and protection of human rights”, which is funded by the Peacebuilding Fund. Related StoriesOSCE/ODIHR final report on early parliamentary elections in Serbia recommends comprehensive review of legislation and ensuring the level playing field for contestantsOSCE workshop in Kosovo focuses on improving the recording of hate crimesOSCE/ODIHR Director Link welcomes Kyrgyzstan’s review of Askarov’s case, calls on Kyrgyz authorities to implement UN Human Rights Committee decision Full Article Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Human rights Human dimension Central Asia Kyrgyzstan News
kyrgyzstan OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Special Representative holds high-level meetings in Kyrgyzstan, delivers speech at OSCE Academy on conflict prevention By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2016 15:23:42 +0000 BISHKEK, 3 June 2016 – Wrapping up a two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan, which has included meetings with the Speaker of the Parliament, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and officials at the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, Special Representative for Central and Eastern Asia and Vice-President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Christine Muttonen spoke to students today at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek on conflict prevention and peace-building, noting the strengths of the OSCE’s approach, as well as areas for improvement. Muttonen’s visit this week – her first to Kyrgyzstan since her appointment as Special Representative in January – has served as an opportunity to discuss confidence-building in the region and developing co-operative approaches to common challenges such as energy security, water management and border co-operation. In her meetings with Speaker of Parliament Chynybay Tursunbekov and Minister of Foreign Affairs Erlan Abdyldaev, Muttonen noted the importance of continuing to build trust and dialogue through the OSCE. “There is a need to develop ways of countering the lack of trust and promoting co-operation between countries in the region,” she said. “The OSCE is our common organization, an inclusive organization in which all of its members have an equal voice, and we need to work effectively together within this forum.” Discussions in Bishkek also focused on promoting follow-up on OSCE/ODIHR election-related recommendations and on the importance that Kyrgyzstan attaches to the OSCE and its Parliamentary Assembly. Muttonen expressed appreciation for the fact that Kyrgyzstan intends to send a full delegation to the OSCE PA’s 25th Annual Session in Tbilisi, Georgia, next month. In meetings with staff of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, Muttonen was briefed on the situation in the country and heard about the Centre’s ongoing projects, notably in the spheres of early warning and conflict prevention, as well as youth-oriented and parliamentary development projects. There was also discussion on the possibility of holding future OSCE PA events in the country. In her lecture at the OSCE Academy, she highlighted the early warning capabilities of the OSCE – including through its field operations such as the Centre in Bishkek – but regretted that sometimes political considerations hamper effective implementation of early warning mechanisms. Discussing the OSCE’s consensus-based decision-making procedure and the non-binding character of its decisions, Muttonen pointed out the OSCE is only as strong as its participating States allow it to be. Nevertheless, she said, the OSCE’s response to the crisis in and around Ukraine has served as an example of its ability to engage in conflict prevention and peace-building. “The Ukraine conflict has shown that the OSCE is well-placed and equipped to engage in conflict prevention and support mediation and peace-building,” said the PA Vice-President. “Through its unanimous vote principle, the OSCE and its participating States can formulate strong political agreements, even if the process may be slow.” She noted that OSCE parliamentarians have been active in supporting the Central Asian countries’ peace-building efforts, notably through fact-finding missions. Muttonen’s speech at the OSCE Academy concluded a week-long visit to Central Asia, which included meetings with government officials, parliamentary leaders and representatives of civil society in Astana, Almaty, and Bishkek. In her mandate as Special Representative, she is tasked, inter alia, with encouraging active participation in the PA by parliamentarians from Central Asia, as well as liaising with and supporting the work of the OSCE field operations in the region. To watch a recent interview with the Special Representative, in which she discusses her priorities, please click here. Photos of her visit this week to Central Asia are on Flickr. Her full remarks to the OSCE Academy are available here.Related StoriesChristine Muttonen of Austria elected OSCE PA President, Vice-Presidents and Committee Officers also electedOSCE parliamentarians in Tbilisi adopt wide-ranging Declaration on human rights, security and the environmentOSCE parliamentarians consider resolutions on security, economic and environmental concerns and human rights Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Parliamentary Assembly Conflict prevention and resolution Elections Central Asia Press release
kyrgyzstan Representatives of Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan discuss implementing UNSCR 1540 at OSCE-supported meeting in Minsk By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2016 10:08:00 +0000 257951 Communication and Media Relations Section Representatives of relevant ministries and other state agencies of Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan responsible for implementing provisions of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1540 on preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction met at an OSCE-supported peer review meeting in Minsk from 2 and 5 August 2016, to discuss progress in their work. Experts from the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre, the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs and the UN Security Council’s 1540 Committee also attended the meeting, which was hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, and is the second event of its kind to be held in the OSCE region and in the world, and the first to be held in trilateral format. Opening the event, Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Valentin Rybakov said that the issues of non-proliferation are among his country’s priorities in the area of international security. He noted that Belarus was the first state of the former Soviet Union to voluntarily refuse the opportunity to possess weapons of mass destruction, and that the withdrawal of such weapons from the country’s territory was completed in 1996. Rybakov added that his country also initiated the adoption of the UN General Assembly resolution on prohibiting the development and manufacture of new types of weapons of mass destruction and new systems of such weapons. Adriana Volenikova of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre said regional co-operation on UNSCR 1540-related issues has become one of the most efficient means in bolstering national implementation and enhancing an open dialogue between countries that face similar challenges and benefit from close interaction in related areas. The three States will work on a joint report on implementation and later submit it to the UNSC 1540 Committee and the UN Security Council.Related StoriesOSCE supports training of 16 National Points of Contact on implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1540#LetsDoodle: challenging violent extremism with cartoonsOSCE Conflict Prevention Centre’s Mediation Support Team hosts brainstorming session on Dialogue in Ukraine Full Article Secretariat Conflict prevention and resolution News
kyrgyzstan Representatives of Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan discuss implementing UNSCR 1540 at OSCE-supported meeting in Minsk By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2016 10:08:00 +0000 257951 Communication and Media Relations Section Representatives of relevant ministries and other state agencies of Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan responsible for implementing provisions of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1540 on preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction met at an OSCE-supported peer review meeting in Minsk from 2 and 5 August 2016, to discuss progress in their work. Experts from the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre, the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs and the UN Security Council’s 1540 Committee also attended the meeting, which was hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, and is the second event of its kind to be held in the OSCE region and in the world, and the first to be held in trilateral format. Opening the event, Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Valentin Rybakov said that the issues of non-proliferation are among his country’s priorities in the area of international security. He noted that Belarus was the first state of the former Soviet Union to voluntarily refuse the opportunity to possess weapons of mass destruction, and that the withdrawal of such weapons from the country’s territory was completed in 1996. Rybakov added that his country also initiated the adoption of the UN General Assembly resolution on prohibiting the development and manufacture of new types of weapons of mass destruction and new systems of such weapons. Adriana Volenikova of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre said regional co-operation on UNSCR 1540-related issues has become one of the most efficient means in bolstering national implementation and enhancing an open dialogue between countries that face similar challenges and benefit from close interaction in related areas. The three States will work on a joint report on implementation and later submit it to the UNSC 1540 Committee and the UN Security Council.Related StoriesOSCE supports training of 16 National Points of Contact on implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1540#LetsDoodle: challenging violent extremism with cartoonsOSCE Conflict Prevention Centre’s Mediation Support Team hosts brainstorming session on Dialogue in Ukraine Full Article Secretariat Conflict prevention and resolution News
kyrgyzstan OSCE/ODIHR and OHCHR train prosecutors and lawyers in Kyrgyzstan on international standards regarding freedom of religion or belief By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:09:24 +0000 International standards and the national legal framework on freedom of religion or belief were the focus of two consecutive training events organized jointly by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA) of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) from 25 to 28 July 2016 in Bishkek. The training for 25 prosecutors and 31 defence lawyers from all regions of Kyrgyzstan was provided in close co-operation with the Training Centre for Prosecutors under the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Training Centre for Lawyers. The course covered a wide variety of topics directly relevant to the work of the participants, including recent developments in Kyrgyzstan. Drawing on the guidance of national and international experts, participants discussed the nature of the right to freedom of religion or belief, its interrelatedness with other human rights and fundamental freedoms, the nature, extent and impact of violations of freedom of religion or belief, and the duties of the state to respect, protect and fulfil this universal human right. Participants also took part in mock trials on cases involving interference with freedom of religion or belief, such as through the banning of religious clothing and discrimination against religious organizations. “In using topical case studies, the participants were able to apply the knowledge they had acquired in a practical ‘courtroom’ environment and improve their legal skills in analysing freedom of religion or belief cases and advancing cogent and structured arguments,” said Mark Hill, one of the participating international experts and a senior barrister from the United Kingdom. Dilnoza Satarova, Associate Officer on Freedom of Religion or Belief at ODIHR, said: “ODIHR welcomes co-operation with the Training Centre for Prosecutors of Kyrgyzstan and the Training Centre for Lawyers in organizing this course. Such capacity-building activities are key to advancing freedom of religion or belief for all, and ODIHR stands ready to support similar initiatives in Kyrgyzstan in the future.” The two events are part of a series of training events for lawyers, prosecutors and judges on a variety of human rights-related issues conducted as part of the OHCHR project “Peace and Reconciliation through strengthening the rule of law and protection of human rights”, which is funded by the Peacebuilding Fund. Related StoriesOSCE/ODIHR final report on early parliamentary elections in Serbia recommends comprehensive review of legislation and ensuring the level playing field for contestantsOSCE workshop in Kosovo focuses on improving the recording of hate crimesOSCE/ODIHR Director Link welcomes Kyrgyzstan’s review of Askarov’s case, calls on Kyrgyz authorities to implement UN Human Rights Committee decision Full Article Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Human rights Human dimension Central Asia Kyrgyzstan News
kyrgyzstan OSCE supports workshop on risks-oriented approach in combating money laundering and financing of terrorism in Kyrgyzstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Jul 2016 14:55:30 +0000 ISSYK-KUL, Kyrgyzstan, 8 July 2016 – A five-day training course supported by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek on a risk-oriented approach in supervising activities related to anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism concluded today in Bosteri village, in the Issyk-Kul region. The aim of the workshop, which was organized by the State Financial Intelligence Service under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic (SFIS) in partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), was to update the relevant State agencies and financial institutions on the practical aspects of a risks-oriented approach in their work. Some 46 officials from law enforcement agencies, supervisory agencies and financial institutions took part. “A risks-oriented approach is the process which allows the countries to identify, assess and understand risks to effectively combat money laundering and financing of terrorism,” said Nana Baramidze, Senior Economic and Environmental Officer at the OSCE Centre. “The OSCE Centre in Bishkek fully supports the efforts of the Kyrgyz Government in its attempt to establish effective systems to counter money laundering and the financing of terrorism.” Chyngyz Kenenbayev, Head of the Organizational and Legal department of the SFIS, said: “We are holding this educational seminar to train representatives of national authorities and the private sector so that we can successfully pass the second round of the evaluation by the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG). In order to fulfil international obligations under the EAG, the Kyrgyz Republic is to conduct a mutual assessment of its anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism system. From 28 November to 9 December 2016, a visiting mission of EAG evaluators will conduct this assessment within the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) initiative." The training course, which was conducted by two IMF experts and three SFIS officials, was part of the OSCE assistance to the Kyrgyz Government in preparing for the second round of the FATF evaluation.Related StoriesTo mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports public awareness raising campaignOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reformOSCE Centre in Bishkek trains defence lawyers and prosecutors on right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Combating terrorism Economic activities Central Asia Press release
kyrgyzstan OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports armed forces to maintain security of small arms and light weapons in Kyrgyzstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 08:16:58 +0000 BISHKEK, 18 March 2016 – Some 20 military personnel from the Northern Regional Command and the Southern Regional Command of the Kyrgyz Armed Forces completed an OSCE-supported one-week training-course on maintaining an electronic database system for the management, record-keeping and tracing of small arms and light weapons and stockpiles of conventional ammunition. Organized by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, the General Staff of Armed Forces and Kyrgyz State Committee on Defence Affairs, the course was held in a specialized computer classroom within the premises of the Military Institute of the Kyrgyz Armed Forces for which the OSCE Centre and the British Embassy provided equipment last year. In 2014 the OSCE Centre in Bishkek signed five agreements with the Kyrgyz Defence Ministry as a part of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the OSCE on Small Arms and Light Weapons and a Stockpile of Conventional Ammunition Programme. The event is part of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek’s Politico-Military Programme on strengthening the capacity of the Kyrgyz Republic toward the physical security and stockpile management of small arms and light weapons and conventional ammunition. This project is being implemented by the OSCE Centre since February 2012. Related StoriesTo mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports public awareness raising campaignOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reformOSCE Centre in Bishkek trains defence lawyers and prosecutors on right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Arms control Central Asia Press release
kyrgyzstan OSCE-implemented project on small arms and light weapons and conventional ammunition in Kyrgyzstan positively assessed By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 13:55:34 +0000 KOY-TASH, Kyrgyzstan, 13 April 2016 – A two-day donor assessment of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek’s ongoing programme on small arms and light weapons (SALW) and conventional ammunition (CA) concluded today in Koy-Tash village of Kyrgyzstan. The assessment coincided with the launch of disposal facility for SALW, jointly organized by the Kyrgyz Armed Forces and the OSCE Centre. A delegation comprised of representatives of the embassies of the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Finland, as well as members of the EU Delegation to Kyrgyzstan, OSCE Secretariat, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Trust Fund. Representatives of Kyrgyzstan’s government administration, the General Staff of the Armed Forces and the State Defence Committee also joined the visit. The main goal of the programme is to increase the capacities of the Kyrgyz Armed Forces, focusing on effective management and disposal of SALW and CA, improving the relevant normative framework, enhancing the security of the storage warehouses for weapons and ammunition and capacity building among military staff. According to Colonel Adyl Kurbanov, Deputy Chair of the State Defence Committee, the Kyrgyz Armed Forces and the OSCE Centre in Bishkek successfully implemented the measures stipulated in the memorandum signed in 2013. He stated that, in the long-term, the contribution of the OSCE Centre will enhance the potential of the Armed Forces and ensure physical security of military depots. “Within the OSCE-implemented programme, Kyrgyzstan will receive modern warehouses that meet all security requirements and safety standards.” “Some of the major achievements of the programme include the establishment of an electronic record-storing and tracing database, which will significantly help to manage the stockpiles of SALW and ammunition available in the Kyrgyz Republic,” said Sergey Kapinos, the Head of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek. “The database will be the only one operating in Central Asia and it will reflect best practices of the SALW and ammunition management adopted in the OSCE area.” Rodney Robideau, Grants Officer at the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, reassured the Kyrgyz Armed Forces and the OSCE Centre in Bishkek that additional funds in the amount of USD 100,000 will be allocated in 2016 for the construction of a new warehouse for rockets and artillery in the Buzhum village of Batken oblast. The donors familiarized with programme activities, and visited warehouses where construction and refurbishment works are ongoing, and where the SALW disposal facility is established and equipped. The representatives of the Kyrgyz Armed Forces organized a demonstration of the destruction of unserviceable weapons through the use of a special hydraulic shear that is considered to be one of the most efficient tools in this field. Donors also visited the training centre for electronic database for SALW and CA record-storing and tracing. The OSCE Centre in Bishkek has been implementing this programme since February 2012 with the financial contributions of the USA, United Kingdom, European Union, Germany, Finland and Kazakhstan.Related StoriesTo mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports public awareness raising campaignOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reformOSCE Centre in Bishkek trains defence lawyers and prosecutors on right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Arms control Central Asia Press release
kyrgyzstan OSCE supports Youth Forum on role of youth in peace-building and ensuring stability in Kyrgyzstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2016 11:03:55 +0000 Conference Fri, 2016-08-26 (All day) - Sat, 2016-08-27 (All day) Jalal-Abad city, the Kyrgyz Republic OSCE Center in Bishkek, Public Association “IRET”, Public Association “Alga OSCE Centre in Bishkek Central Asia Conflict prevention and resolution Democratization Good governance Vasilina Brazhko Youth Forum on “Role of youth in peace-building and ensuring stability in Kyrgyzstan: means of collaboration and cooperation in combating violent extremism and radicalism among youth” will gather some 50 youth and public officials from Tokmok and Osh cities as well as from Batken, Chuy, Osh, and Jalal-Abad provinces in Jalal-Abad city. Participants will discuss problems in their local communities and country-wide and ways to co-operate closer on security matters in the future. The event focuses on discussion of measures on preventing and combating violent extremism and radicalization among youth in Kyrgyzstan. Representatives of the youth and public officials are expected to lay foundation for further co-operation between the authorities and youth as pertains to youth and security policies in the respective provinces/cities and country-wide.Related StoriesOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports Women Leadership SchoolClosing ceremony of the Community Security Initiative (CSI) projectOSCE supports workshop on communications and information cooperation for the press officers of the armed forces of the Kyrgyz Republic Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Conflict prevention and resolution Democratization Good governance Central Asia Conference
kyrgyzstan OSCE Centre supports the 3rd training for prosecutors on effective investigation of cases of torture in Kyrgyzstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Aug 2016 05:57:26 +0000 Training Mon, 2016-08-08 (All day) - Tue, 2016-08-09 (All day) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan OSCE Center in Bishkek, Training Centre for Prosecutors under the General Prosecutor’s Office OSCE Centre in Bishkek, torture prevention, Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Prosecutor's Office OSCE Centre in Bishkek Central Asia Human rights Vasilina Brazhko The OSCE Center in Bishkek and the Training Centre for Prosecutors under the General Prosecutor’s Office will conduct a training course for twenty-four public prosecution officers from all provinces of Kyrgyzstan on effective investigation of cases of torture. The training aims at enhancing theoretical and empirical knowledge of prosecution officers about the specifics of efficient investigation of torture allegations. The participants will discuss the key challenges arising during investigation of torture allegations and exchange best practices applied within their respective duty stations to address these challenges. Related StoriesOSCE supports preventive visits of the staff of the National Centre for the Prevention of Torture to the detention facilities in Isykkul, Naryn and Talas provincesTo mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports public awareness raising campaignOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reform Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Human rights Central Asia Training
kyrgyzstan Impact of corruption prevention measures at national and sectoral levels in focus at OSCE-supported expert meeting in Kyrgyzstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 14:41:16 +0000 ISSYK-KUL, Kyrgyzstan, 26 May 2016 – A two-day regional expert seminar which started today gathers some 60 anti-corruption practitioners, experts and policy-makers from 12 countries in Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia to discuss effective preventive measures to combat corruption in the extractive industries and education sectors and to exchange best practices. Participants discussed how to improve government accountability and transparency in managing natural resources and assessed how to mitigate negative effects of the so-called “resource curse”. They also focused on corruption in the education sector, and how to enhance the quantity, quality, efficiency of, and access to education systems. “The OSCE Centre in Bishkek is strongly committed to supporting the Kyrgyz Government in countering corruption and developing projects and initiatives aimed at strengthening good governance, economic growth and public integrity for the benefit of the Kyrgyz people,” said Yulia Minaeva, Senior Economic and Environmental Officer at the OSCE Centre in Bishkek. Ermelinda Meksi, Deputy Head of the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, said: “Corruption, weak governance, and lack of transparency and rule of law undermine economic growth and impede trust in public persons and government institutions. Bribery and embezzlement of state resources deter domestic and foreign investments and deprive citizens of important public services. If unchecked, corruption can provoke social strife, fuel insecurity and even lead to conflicts.” The practice-oriented and interactive seminar combined expert presentations, roundtable discussions and group work. It benefited from the participation of representatives of the UN Development Programme, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, and the Open Society Initiative. Olga Savran, manager of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ACN), said: “This seminar helps public officials responsible for preventing corruption at national and sectoral levels learn about effective practical measures that do work, that improve the lives of citizens, and prevent the waste of public money.” The seminar is co-organized by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) and the OECD ACN. It is hosted by the Kyrgyz Government and held as part of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek’s Economic and Environmental Dimension activities.Related StoriesTo mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports public awareness raising campaignOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reformOSCE Centre in Bishkek trains defence lawyers and prosecutors on right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Secretariat Economic activities Good governance Central Asia Press release
kyrgyzstan OSCE supports public discussions on natural resources management in southern Kyrgyzstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:04:23 +0000 BISHKEK, 22 July 2016 – Three public discussions on the regulatory legal acts regarding the use of natural resources and environmental protection are being organized from 19 July to 27 July 2016 by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek and the local Aarhus Centre in the districts of Toktogul, Aksy and Kadamjay in southern Kyrgyzstan. The discussions are gathering representatives of environmental services, the local authorities, village- and district-level state administrations, local council deputies and public organizations, to exchange ideas on environmental problems and discuss how to address them through active public scrutiny. “Local stakeholders should be aware of the environmental legislation upfront. This will help them to prevent conflict arising from the use of natural resources,” said Dmitry Prudtskikh, Environmental Officer at the OSCE Centre. “I am glad to see that the Aarhus Centre in Osh has established a platform for communication between governmental, public and private structures, with the support of the OSCE.” Kanybek Isabaev, Director of the Aarhus Centre in Osh, said: “For several years, we have been disseminating information to the public and our partners on the legislation regarding environmental protection, the rational use of natural resources, and subsoil and environmental safety in our country. It is very significant that citizens can participate in decision-making in the area of ecology, a sphere that is becoming increasingly important in Kyrgyzstan.” During the discussions, participants will gain knowledge on issues of environmental protection, public access to environmental information, the normative legal acts of the Kyrgyz Republic on ecology and the basic principles of the Aarhus Convention. The event was organized as part of the OSCE Centre's project on promoting environmental security through dialogue and enhanced disaster risk reduction.Related StoriesTo mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports public awareness raising campaignOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reformOSCE Centre in Bishkek trains defence lawyers and prosecutors on right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Environmental activities Central Asia Press release
kyrgyzstan OSCE-supports training course for newly recruited personnel of a rehabilitation centre in Kyrgyzstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:56:28 +0000 119496 Vasilina Brazhko Some 20 newly-recruited personnel of the Atlantis rehabilitation centre took part in a two-week capacity building training course, conducted in the premises of the penal colony in the village of Novopokrovka, which concluded on 10 June. The event was organized by the Kyrgyz State Service for Execution of Punishment (SSEP) and the OSCE Centre in Bishkek. OSCE-supported international trainers and specialists on therapeutic work with drug- and alcohol-addicted prisoners presented the Minnesotan treatment model, which is recognized as a global best practice among psychotherapeutic programmes for treatment of people with such problems, and organized practical sessions on the development of therapeutic skills. “Specific professional training is critical to enable the staff of the penitentiary service to carry out their work in full safety,” said Daniele Rumolo, Senior Human Dimension Officer at the OSCE Centre in Bishkek. “Providing them with the necessary skills to effectively deal with specific categories of prisoners is also crucial to prevent criminal activities inside the prisons and enhance the respect of the rule of law.” The course is part of an OSCE project on supporting the implementation of the National Strategy on the Development of Penitentiary System “Umut-2”. The project addresses the human rights situation and safety in penitentiary establishments through capacity building activities for prison staff.Related StoriesOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports workshop on crime prevention through partnerships between police, civil organizations and the publicOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports newly established working group on police reformOSCE Centre in Bishkek hosts regional discussion on Security Sector Governance and Reform Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Reform and cooperation in the security sector Central Asia News
kyrgyzstan Combating violent extremism through modern communication technologies discussed at OSCE–supported international conference in Kyrgyzstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Sat, 18 Jun 2016 05:53:41 +0000 ISSYK-KUL, Kyrgyzstan, 18 June 2016 – An-OSCE supported conference attended by some 100 participants from 20 countries on international co-operation in countering terrorist and extremist organizations through the use of modern communication technologies concluded today in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan. The three-day event was organized by Kyrgyz government and the Anti-Terrorist Centre of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) with support of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek and a local NGO, the Civil Initiative on Internet Policy Public Fund. Welcoming the participants, Kyrgyzstan’s President Almazbek Atambayev stated that there was a clear awareness in the country that extremism and terrorism cannot be resolved by force only. “It is extremely important for us that our country is an example of the search for new methods of work with the population and positive co-operation with religious leaders, in order to achieve the objective of sustainable secular development.” Manuel Marion Mainer, Senior Programme Officer at the Action against Terrorism Unit of the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, said: “We have to go beyond traditional approaches involving only the law enforcement and judiciary in the fight against crime. To prevent and counter terrorism effectively, we need collaboration among all state institutions and public authorities, as well as partnerships with civil society organizations and the businesses. Engaging youth and youth organizations is of paramount importance. The meeting was part of the OSCE Centre’s project on combatting terrorism and preventing violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism.Related StoriesTo mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports public awareness raising campaignOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reformOSCE Centre in Bishkek trains defence lawyers and prosecutors on right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Combating terrorism Central Asia Press release
kyrgyzstan OSCE supports workshop on risks-oriented approach in combating money laundering and financing of terrorism in Kyrgyzstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Jul 2016 14:55:30 +0000 ISSYK-KUL, Kyrgyzstan, 8 July 2016 – A five-day training course supported by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek on a risk-oriented approach in supervising activities related to anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism concluded today in Bosteri village, in the Issyk-Kul region. The aim of the workshop, which was organized by the State Financial Intelligence Service under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic (SFIS) in partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), was to update the relevant State agencies and financial institutions on the practical aspects of a risks-oriented approach in their work. Some 46 officials from law enforcement agencies, supervisory agencies and financial institutions took part. “A risks-oriented approach is the process which allows the countries to identify, assess and understand risks to effectively combat money laundering and financing of terrorism,” said Nana Baramidze, Senior Economic and Environmental Officer at the OSCE Centre. “The OSCE Centre in Bishkek fully supports the efforts of the Kyrgyz Government in its attempt to establish effective systems to counter money laundering and the financing of terrorism.” Chyngyz Kenenbayev, Head of the Organizational and Legal department of the SFIS, said: “We are holding this educational seminar to train representatives of national authorities and the private sector so that we can successfully pass the second round of the evaluation by the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG). In order to fulfil international obligations under the EAG, the Kyrgyz Republic is to conduct a mutual assessment of its anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism system. From 28 November to 9 December 2016, a visiting mission of EAG evaluators will conduct this assessment within the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) initiative." The training course, which was conducted by two IMF experts and three SFIS officials, was part of the OSCE assistance to the Kyrgyz Government in preparing for the second round of the FATF evaluation.Related StoriesTo mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports public awareness raising campaignOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reformOSCE Centre in Bishkek trains defence lawyers and prosecutors on right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Combating terrorism Economic activities Central Asia Press release
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan ramps up efforts to improve image By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:13:50 +0000 Kyrgyzstan is trying to stabilise a volatile business environment by diversifying its economy away from gold and remittances, and employing an ombudsman to reassure investors. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan in Crisis: A Geopolitical Juncture By www.belfercenter.org Published On :: Apr 29, 2024 Apr 29, 2024 Kyrgyzstan is currently at a critical geopolitical juncture in which it is forced toconfront its longstanding ties with Russia against a backdrop of internal and externalpressures towards autocracy. Once celebrated as the ‘island of democracy’ in CentralAsia, the small nation faces significant challenges in light of internal authoritariantendencies and external pressure following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine inFebruary 2022. This report, therefore, examines the role of Kyrgyzstan within theglobal democracy versus autocracy debate that has intensified in the past two yearsand assesses President Japarov’s neutrality with regards to Russia’s invasion andBishkek’s shifting allegiances.This report relies on a qualitative methodology that builds on field research conductedin Kyrgyzstan in August 2023. As such, this report incorporates interviews withKyrgyz civil society organizations and other stakeholders working on issuesincluding, but not limited to, democratization, corruption, human rights, media, andthe rule of law. The report presents an in-depth analysis of the Russian influence withregards to the Kyrgyz political system, civil society, and strategic relationship withMoscow, underpinned by the historical context of Kyrgyz-Russian relations. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Better integration of immigrant workers would enhance their contribution to Kyrgyzstan’s economy, says new ILO-OECD Development Centre report By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT Since its independence from the Soviet Union, Kyrgyzstan has rather been known as an emigration country, however around 4% of the population was born outside the current national territory and the country keeps attracting new immigrants. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan must implement anti-corruption policies and laws to reduce corruption By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 18:35:00 GMT Widespread corruption continues to be a major challenge for Kyrgyzstan’s development, despite efforts to streamline its anti-corruption policy and strengthen the institutional framework since 2012. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Clive Palmer made payment to mystery woman in Kyrgyzstan, court told By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:17:00 +1000 Clive Palmer's multi-million-dollar payments to his father-in-law and a mysterious woman in Kyrgyzstan are among the funds he misused from Queensland Nickel coffers before its collapse, a court is told. Full Article ABC North Queensland brisbane northqld Business Economics and Finance:All:All Business Economics and Finance:Company News:All Law Crime and Justice:All:All Law Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Person:Clive Palmer:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
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kyrgyzstan AT#172 - Bike Travel in Central Asia (Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan) By traffic.libsyn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:00:00 +0000 The Amateur Traveler talks to Friedel from TravellingTwo.com about their continuing bike tour around the world. Friedel was on previously talking about travel to Iran and has come back to talk about the Central Asian countries of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. This region of the world offers adventure travelers deserts, tea houses, camels, wild horses, yurts, tea houses, spectacular mountains, friendly locals and fermented mares milk. Full Article
kyrgyzstan AT#478 - Travel to Kyrgyzstan By asia.amateurtraveler.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Aug 2015 19:54:36 +0000 Hear about travel to Kyrgyzstan as the Amateur Traveler talks to Eric Anderson about the central asian country where he has been serving as a Peace Corp volunteer. Eric admits that he might not have been able to find Kyrgyzstan on a map before being sent to this beautiful mountainous country just west of China... Full Article
kyrgyzstan Green Climate Fund approves programmes to fight climate change in Chile, Kyrgyzstan and Nepal By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT The Board of the Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan ramps up efforts to improve image By www.fdiintelligence.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:13:50 +0000 Kyrgyzstan is trying to stabilise a volatile business environment by diversifying its economy away from gold and remittances, and employing an ombudsman to reassure investors. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan must implement anti-corruption policies and laws to reduce corruption By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 18:35:00 GMT Widespread corruption continues to be a major challenge for Kyrgyzstan’s development, despite efforts to streamline its anti-corruption policy and strengthen the institutional framework since 2012. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan IP Addresses By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 17:54:00 GMT IP Addresses in Kyrgyzstan increased to 125795 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 124937 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Kyrgyzstan averaged 73406.51 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 139592 IP in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of 9481 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for KyrgyzstanIP Addresses. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan Minimum Wages By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:23:00 GMT Minimum Wages in Kyrgyzstan increased to 1140 KGS/Month in 2017 from 1060 KGS/Month in 2016. Minimum Wages in Kyrgyzstan averaged 373.04 KGS/Month from 1994 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1140 KGS/Month in 2017 and a record low of 68 KGS/Month in 1994. . This page provides - Kyrgyzstan Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan Average Temperature By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:06:00 GMT Temperature in Kyrgyzstan decreased to -8.56 celsius in December from -3 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Kyrgyzstan averaged 3.22 celsius from 1832 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 19.28 celsius in July of 1956 and a record low of -19.16 celsius in January of 1919. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kyrgyzstan Average Temperature. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan Average Precipitation By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:07:00 GMT Precipitation in Kyrgyzstan decreased to 21.76 mm in December from 41.17 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Kyrgyzstan averaged 31.33 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 120.08 mm in April of 2003 and a record low of 0.84 mm in September of 1997. This page includes a chart with historical data for Kyrgyzstan Average Precipitation. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan Government Budget By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 11:59:00 GMT Kyrgyzstan recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 1.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Kyrgyzstan averaged -1.74 percent of GDP from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 0.40 percent of GDP in 2001 and a record low of -6.50 percent of GDP in 2012. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Kyrgyzstan Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan Military Expenditure By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2019 09:15:00 GMT Military Expenditure in Kyrgyzstan decreased to 118 USD Million in 2018 from 122 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Kyrgyzstan averaged 66.83 USD Million from 1992 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 122 USD Million in 2017 and a record low of 23.40 USD Million in 1993. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan Current Account to GDP By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2019 10:07:00 GMT Kyrgyzstan recorded a Current Account deficit of 8.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Kyrgyzstan averaged -11.28 percent from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -4 percent in 2009 and a record low of -17.20 percent in 2014. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Kyrgyzstan Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan GDP per capita By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 15:52:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Kyrgyzstan was last recorded at 1087.20 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Kyrgyzstan is equivalent to 9 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Kyrgyzstan averaged 838.18 USD from 1986 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1095.90 USD in 1990 and a record low of 535 USD in 1995. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Kyrgyzstan GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan GDP per capita PPP By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:15:00 GMT The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Kyrgyzstan was last recorded at 3447 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Kyrgyzstan, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 19 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Kyrgyzstan averaged 2588.60 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3474.70 USD in 1990 and a record low of 1696.40 USD in 1995. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kyrgyzstan GDP per capita PPP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan Tourist Arrivals By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:25:00 GMT Tourist Arrivals in Kyrgyzstan increased to 1380.40 Thousand in 2018 from 1375.10 Thousand in 2017. Tourist Arrivals in Kyrgyzstan averaged 932.02 Thousand from 2001 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1380.40 Thousand in 2018 and a record low of 514.40 Thousand in 2001. This page provides - Kyrgyzstan Tourist Arrivals- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Deposit Interest Rate in Kyrgyzstan By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:30:00 GMT Deposit Interest Rate in Kyrgyzstan decreased to 2.42 percent in 2018 from 2.75 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Kyrgyzstan averaged 10.93 percent from 1996 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 39.59 percent in 1997 and a record low of 2.33 percent in 2013. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Kyrgyzstan. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan Competitiveness Index By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:47:00 GMT Kyrgyzstan scored 54 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Kyrgyzstan averaged 14.91 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 54 Points in 2019 and a record low of 3.34 Points in 2008. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kyrgyzstan Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan Competitiveness Rank By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:48:00 GMT Kyrgyzstan is the 96 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Kyrgyzstan averaged 113.23 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 127 in 2013 and a record low of 96 in 2019. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kyrgyzstan Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan Gold Reserves By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 17:05:00 GMT Gold Reserves in Kyrgyzstan increased to 14.37 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 13.59 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Kyrgyzstan averaged 3.89 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14.37 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 2.60 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2000. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Kyrgyzstan Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Ease of Doing Business in Kyrgyzstan By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:36:00 GMT Kyrgyzstan is ranked 80 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Kyrgyzstan deteriorated to 80 in 2019 from 70 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Kyrgyzstan averaged 69.83 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 80 in 2008 and a record low of 41 in 2009. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Kyrgyzstan. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan Gross Fixed Capital Formation By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:21:00 GMT Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Kyrgyzstan decreased to 38851.50 KGS Million in the second quarter of 2019 from 41555.80 KGS Million in the first quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Kyrgyzstan averaged 29895.45 KGS Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 69959.60 KGS Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 5731 KGS Million in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kyrgyzstan Gross Fixed Capital Formation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan Terrorism Index By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:44:00 GMT Terrorism Index in Kyrgyzstan decreased to 1.47 in 2018 from 1.72 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Kyrgyzstan averaged 1.36 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2.44 in 2002 and a record low of 0.25 in 2013. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact). Full Article