Press Releases

The U.S. Government Supports Better Human Rights Journalism

 - 02/12/2013
Kyrgyzstan

On February 7, 2013, the Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) in the Kyrgyz Republic, with financial support from the U.S.

Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic and USAID Sign MOU

 - 02/12/2013
Kyrgyzstan

The Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) signed a memorandum of understanding designed to improve the qualification examination process for defense advocates and notaries.

USAID Boosts the Garment Industry in the Kyrgyz Republic

 - 02/12/2013
Kyrgyzstan

From February 12th to March 14th, the U.S.

U.S. Government Builds Local Government Skills Using a New “Practical Management Guide”

 - 01/15/2013
Kyrgyzstan

On January 15, 2013, the Center for Public Technologies brought together civil society organizations, representatives from the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and Members of Parliament to launch a new guide to working with local government bodies.  The “Practical Management Guide,” developed and printed through support from USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives (USAID/OTI), provides Aiyl Okmotu kenesh (township council) members and local government administration officials with information about the roles and functions of sub-national government institutions.

Civil Society and Legislators Encourage Citizens to Engage with the Jogorku Kenesh

- 01/10/2013
Kyrgyzstan

On January 14, 2013, the Public Union “International Center Interbilim” (Interbilim) facilitated a discussion with civil society organizations in southern Kyrgyzstan on procedures for promoting legislation to the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament). The workshop is part of Interbilim’s efforts to teach civic actors how to better engage with Parliament.

USAID Announced Results of Infection Control Contest in Issyk-Ata Region

 - 12/27/2012
Kyrgyzstan

On December 28, 2012, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Quality Health Care Project, will hold an awards ceremony to recognize the infection prevention control improvements made in primary health care facilities in Issyk-Ata Rayon. At the event, USAID Representative Carey Gordon and Deputy Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic Marat Kaliev will award certificates and prizes to the contest winners for the best “Respiratory Diseases Infection Control Plans,” in which 18 family group practices in the region took part.

USAID and IOM Support Information Campaign "Together Against Trafficking In Persons"

 - 12/19/2012
Kyrgyzstan

Karakol, Kyrgyzstan – on December 20, 2012 a concert and information campaign entitled "Together Against Trafficking In Persons" will be held at the Issyk-Kul regional theater in Karakol (32 Tynystanov St.) at 11am. This concert will be the first in a series of information campaign programs over the next six months supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Organization on Migration (IOM) aimed to prevent and combat trafficking in persons in the Kyrgyz Republic.

USAID Supports Improved Performance at the State Agency for Geology and Mineral Resources

- 12/18/2012
Kyrgyzstan

On December 20, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the State Agency for Geology and Mineral Resources signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a Human and Institutional Capacity Development program at the agency. The USAID REFORMA Project will help the agency to strengthen its institutional framework to improve the business and investment climate for development of the mineral resources sector.

Newly Revised Edition of Civil Society Law Textbook Distributed to Universities

 - 12/07/2012
Kyrgyzstan

On December 5, 2012 at 12 pm, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) will present copies of the revised edition of the textbook on Non-commercial Law to the law faculties of several prominent universities in Bishkek.

Civil Society and Legislators Encourage Citizen Engagement with the Jogorku Kenesh

 - 12/07/2012
Kyrgyzstan

On December 7, 2012, civil society organizations and parliamentarians introduced a new manual as part of an effort to teach civic actors how to better engage with the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament).  With support from USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives (USAID/OTI), the Public Union “International Center Interbilim” (Interbilim) presented the manual and facilitated a discussion on procedures for promoting legislation to Parliament.  The event began at 10:00 a.m. on Friday in the Conference room of Kyrgyz Concept; address #42/1, Isanov Street, Bishkek.

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