DOCSLIB.ORG

Kyrgyz Republic

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Kyrgyz Republic KYRGYZ REPUBLIC Issue 1, April 2015 The USAID Business NEWSLETTER Growth Initiative (BGI) VALUE CHAINS APPAREL SECTOR COURTS RUSSIAN Dignitaries from both the Kyrgyz Republic and the United States attend BGI’s launch. Right FASHION RETAILERS to left: Mr. Valeriy Dil, Vice Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic; Mr. Dan Rosenblum, Page 3 Deputy Assistant Secretary, US Department of State; Ms. Pamela Spratlen, US Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic; Mr. Michael Greene, USAID Mission Director; and Mr. Paul Hamlin, USAID Senior Economic Development Advisor. USAID LAUNCHES BGI PROJECT WHILE COMMEMORATING REFORMA ACHIEVEMENTS On October 14, 2014, USAID of- the Civil Aviation Agency were among ficially launched the Business Growth the 30 partners from government, the Initiative (BGI), a four-year, multi-fac- business community and civil society eted economic development project who commented on REFORMA’s con- BUSINESS designed to strengthen the competi- tributions in strengthening the busi- ENVIRONMENT tiveness of Kyrgyzstan’s apparel, tour- ness and investment climate since the ism and construction materials value project’s launch in October 2011. CABINET OF MINISTERS chains and improve the overall busi- ness enabling environment. “I would like to acknowledge the APPROVES MINING high quality work of the project. There STRATEGY More than 100 counterparts from was clear identification of priorities that Page 7 the Government of the Kyrgyz Repub- we jointly discussed to improve the lic, business associations, local imple- business environment and investment menting partners and other stake- climate. I would also like to emphasize holders attended the half-day session the high level of professionalism of that introduced BGI’s objectives and the project team, and specifically, the acknowledged the closing of USAID’s project’s timely responsiveness to our business environment improvement requests for assistance. We have had project, REFORMA. a good relationship with the REFOR- After opening remarks from Vice MA Project and would like to express Prime Minister Valeriy Dil and visiting gratitude for the work done,” the Prime HUMAN CAPITAL US Department of State Deputy As- Minister said. sistant Secretary Dan Rosenblum, the In the video, USAID Mission Di- BGI SEEKS TO IMPROVE agenda featured a 10-minute video rector Michael Greene said, “The US WORKER SKILLS entitled, REFORMA Through the Eyes Agency for International Develop- of Our Partners. THROUGH EDUCATION ment (USAID) is delighted with the ALIGNED WITH SECTOR In the video, Prime Minister work done by the REFORMA Project DEMAND Page 10 Joomart Otorbaev, Minister of Econ- over the last years, mostly because omy Temir Sariev, and Directors of REFORMA assisted in achieving the both the State Geology Agency and goals outlined by the Government.The REFORMA approach, based on build- ing a partnership between the Govern- ment and private sector, worked out policy directions that were supported by both sides. Such a process ensures sustainability of reforms, and I think this approach will be acknowledged through the adoption of long-term pro- grams and policies.” Mr. Greene at- tended the launch event accompanied by US Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Re- public, Pamela Spratlen. While the first half of the program featured presentations by counterparts USAID Mission Director Michael Greene presents awards of appreciation to REFORMA’s highlighting REFORMA’s achieve- local implementing partners. Mr. Valentin Bogdetsky accepts the award for the Kyrgyz ments in mining strategy development, Mining Association. VAT administrative reforms, aviation In introducing BGI to stakeholders, finance for small firms and build stron- safety initiatives, and institutional and USAID Senior Economic Development ger relationships between educational human capacity development of gov- Advisor Paul Hamlin said the project institutions and value chain firms to ernment agencies, the second half will work with individual firms and sec- improve workforce and management outlined BGI’s future activities. BGI tor stakeholders in the selected value skills. will continue the business environment chains to improve productivity, prod- initiatives launched by REFORMA, but uct offerings, branding, input sourcing, In the following pages, this news the project will focus primarily on build- new market access, quality control, fi- bulletin highlights initial activities BGI ing and strengthening the competitive- nancial management, and other critical has pursued since its October launch. ness of Kyrgyz firms and value chains components of internationally competi- BGI will highlight expanded activities in to promote business growth, job cre- tive value chains. It will introduce ac- its quarterly bulletin throughout its proj- ation and economic development. tivities to improve access to long-term ect life, ending in June 2018. BUSINESS LEADERS DISCUSS ECONOMIC CHALLENGES WITH VISITING USAID EXECUTIVE On December 8, BGI hosted a round table meeting with representa- tives of the business community to discuss their outlook on Kyrgyz eco- nomic development with USAID As- sociate Administrator Mark Feierstein. The session introduced Mr. Feierstein to the challenges and opportunities for Kyrgyz businesses in the current economic environment, particularly in light of the Kyrgyz Republic’s imminent accession to the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). Representing the Kyrgyz business community were Mr. Emil Umataliev, Senior USAID official, Associate Administrator Mark Feierstein (second from left) visits devel- President of Kyrgyz Concept, Mr. Ak- opment projects in the Kyrgyz Republic, including BGI. tilek Tungatarov, Executive Director of the International Business Council the business environment, they stated Regional Trade Advisor to ATAR, a (IBC), Mr. Uluk Kydyrbaev, CEO of that many challenges remain in the ar- USAID project that seeks greater trade the Chamber of Tax Consultants and eas of tax, inspections, trade and prop- integration of Afghanistan with Central Chairman of the think-tank BizExpert, erty rights, among others. Asian countries. and Mr. Kuban Ashyrkulov, Adviser to the President of the Central-Asian Cor- USAID Mission Director in the Kyr- Associate Administrator Feierstein poration. Participants discussed the gyz Republic, Mr. Michael Greene, also is the third most senior executive of took part in the meeting with several challenges and advantages that EEU USAID in Washington, DC, and the membership will bring to Kyrgyzstan. members of his USAID Economic De- highest ranking USAID official ever to One participant noted that the eco- velopment staff and representatives of nomic landscape is rapidly changing the U.S. Embassy. Trade Specialist Mr. come to the Kyrgyz Republic. His visit so the ultimate impact of joining the Farhat Y. Farhat provided background demonstrates the U.S. Government’s customs union is currently unclear. Al- information on the genesis of the EEU interest in continuing to support growth though they observed that the Govern- and its predecessor, the Eurasian and development of the only parlia- ment has shown commitment to reform Customs Union. Mr. Farhat serves as mentary democracy in Central Asia. 2 The USAID Business Growth Initiative (BGI) Project KYRGYZ APPAREL SECTOR COURTS RUSSIAN FASHION RETAILERS On February 18, BGI hosted a pre- term health of Kyrgyzstan’s textile/ap- sentation of the production capabilities parel sector, currently experiencing of the Kyrgyz apparel industry to Rus- falling sales after nearly 10 years of sian retailers in a business-to-business rapid growth. The meeting highlighted (B2B) meeting conducted in associa- the production demands of Russian tion with the Russian Tekstilegprom retail buyers, which Kyrgyz producers apparel exhibition in Moscow. will need to meet to compete in this market segment. This was the first time that Kyrgyz producers engaged a captive audi- An immediate result of the pre- ence of 24 Russian retail brands and sentation was that two Russian retail- designers’ studios, most of which had ers provided BGI with detailed buying Ms. Larisa Popkova, Director of Larisa never previously contracted with Kyr- specifications while two Kyrgyz firms Fashions, outlines Kyrgyzstan’s advantag- gyz apparel makers. The presentation reported that serious discussions are es in product sourcing to representatives of highlighted Kyrgyz advantages in flex- underway with three other significant Russian retail brands. ible product development and produc- brands. The following week, BGI fa- tion capabilities, lower logistics costs cilitated the first purchase mission of way they do business and adjust to and shorter lead times than many in- a sizable Russian apparel chain to the the demands of large-volume buyers ternational mass-market competitors. Kyrgyz Republic and is now negotiat- to conclude supply contracts with this Feedback also revealed that joining ing contracts with two Kyrgyz firms. A new market segment. CHAINS VALUE the Eurasian Economic Union could smaller, but more upscale retailer visit- offer immediate price advantages for ed Kyrgyzstan in mid-March also keen In the long run, however, Russian Kyrgyz apparel producers who sell to to find sources of previously untapped retail chains may be the most prom- retailers within the economic bloc, de- supply. ising target for Kyrgyz apparel firms, spite widespread fears that tariff hikes who have found that traditional bazaar But terms may be difficult for Kyr- on Chinese fabrics would destroy Kyr- gyz manufacturers to meet.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Measuring the Impact and Financing of Infrastructure in the Kyrgyz Republic
    ADBI Working Paper Series MEASURING THE IMPACT AND FINANCING OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC Kamalbek Karymshakov and Burulcha Sulaimanova No. 988 August 2019 Asian Development Bank Institute Kamalbek Karymshakov is an assistant professor at the Finance and Banking Department, Central Asian Research Center of the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. Burulcha Sulaimanova is an assistant professor at the Economics Department also of the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University. The views expressed in this paper are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of ADBI, ADB, its Board of Directors, or the governments they represent. ADBI does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this paper and accepts no responsibility for any consequences of their use. Terminology used may not necessarily be consistent with ADB official terms. Working papers are subject to formal revision and correction before they are finalized and considered published. The Working Paper series is a continuation of the formerly named Discussion Paper series; the numbering of the papers continued without interruption or change. ADBI’s working papers reflect initial ideas on a topic and are posted online for discussion. Some working papers may develop into other forms of publication. In this report, “$” refers to United States dollars. The Asian Development Bank refers to “Kyrgyzstan” as the Kyrgyz Republic. Suggested citation: Karymshakov, K. and B. Sulaimanova. 2019. Measuring the Impact and Financing of Infrastructure in the Kyrgyz Republic. ADBI Working Paper 988. Tokyo: Asian Development Bank Institute. Available: https://www.adb.org/publications/measuring-impact-and-financing- infrastructure-kyrgyz-republic Please contact the authors for information about this paper.
    [Show full text]
  • Price Monitoring for Food Security in the Kyrgyz Republic
    Price Monitoring for Food Security in the Kyrgyz Republic Price Monitoring for Food Security in the Kyrgyz Republic Annual Review 2017 1 Price Monitoring for Food Security in the Kyrgyz Republic Contents Summary ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3 1. National and global wheat and wheat flour production ....................................................................................... 5 1.1. Fortified wheat flour production ...................................................................................................................... 6 1.2. Wheat and wheat flour supply chain................................................................................................................ 7 1.3. International wheat and wheat flour prices ..................................................................................................... 7 1.4. Domestic wheat and wheat flour prices ........................................................................................................... 9 1.5. Introducing VAT on imported wheat/wheat flour prices ............................................................................... 10 1.6. Safety nets alert platform (SNAP) scenario planning ..................................................................................... 10 2. Vegetable production and prices .......................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • EBRD Water Projects in the Kyrgyz Republic
    1 EBRD Water projects in the Kyrgyz Republic Gulnara Yessentayeva, Municipal and Environmental Infrastructure, EBRD 2 EBRD Water Projects, Kyrgyz Republic Bishkek Water signed in 2009, Phase II prepared and pending negotiations and signing Water projects signed in 2011, 2012 and 2013 in Osh, Jalalabad, Karabalta and Kant Talas, Tokmok, Naryn, Batken and Osh II under preparation Additional project requests from the Government, under consideration 3 Better see for yourself once….. Water Company Laboratory Head works chlorination unit using a bath tub 4 …than hear about it a hundred times Manhole covers are missing and/or broken Talas, KR: Sewage from main sewer permanently inundates the basement of a multi-storey building housing 100 people 5 Priority Investment Programs (PIPs) Feasibility studies develop long term investment programs (EUR 20-200 million) PIPs for immediate implementation (EUR 5-8 million) PIPs financed by small loans and large grants to address affordability constraints Manageable at city and utility level – small scale facilitates institutional strengthening Small projects gradually increases the absorption capacity in the local economy 6 Phased Approach Phase I - Small PIP within affordability constraints + implementation TA support Corporate Development TA support Stakeholder Participation Program TA Results: – Basic service restored (24 h water supply) – Operational and financial sustainability achieved – Capacity to formulate further development needs 7 Phased Approach, cont. Phase II – additional water
    [Show full text]
  • (DREF) Kyrgyzstan: Floods and Mudflows
    Disaster relief emergency fund (DREF) Kyrgyzstan: Floods and mudflows DREF operation n° MDRKG008 GLIDE n° FL-2012-000043-KGZ 4th May 2012 The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross and Red Crescent emergency response. The DREF is a vital part of the International Federation’s disaster response system and increases the ability of National Societies to respond to disasters. CHF 110,430 has been allocated from the IFRC’s Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support the National Society in delivering immediate assistance to some 1,001 families (approximately 5,005 beneficiaries). Unearmarked funds to repay DREF are encouraged. Summary: Kyrgyzstan experienced the harshest winter with unusually low temperatures, heavy snowfalls throughout 2011 and 2012 and high precipitation, which exceeded the annual average by 2 – 2,5 times according to the Hydro Meteo Service of Kyrgyzstan. Snow melting and heavy rains caused mudflows and flash floods across Kyrgyzstan. Food stocks, home properties, livelihoods and Kulundu village of Leilek district, Batken oblast. Photo made by RCSK infrastructure have been heavily damaged. Series of mudflows occurred on the territory of Naryn, Osh, Jalalabad and Batken regions including remote districts throughout April. The most destructive flash floods were in Osh, Batken and Jalalbad during the period of April 23 to April 29, 2012. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations a total of more than 2,300 households were affected in Osh, Batken, Jalalabad and Naryn1.
    [Show full text]
  • Analysis of the Situation of Children's Residential Institutions in the Kyrgyz Republic
    ANALYSIS OF THE SITUATION OF CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC ANALYSIS OF THE SITUATION OF CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC Analysis of the situation of children’s residential institutions in the Kyrgyz Republic – B.: 2012. – p.115 This publication is a product of a national study on children in child care residential institutions in the Kyrgyz Republic, which was carried out by Public Fund “My Family” upon the initiative and support of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Ministry of Social Development of the Kyrgyz Republic during the period from September 2010 to January 2012. This research report fills current gaps in national data on children in child care residential institutions in the Kyrgyz Republic and provides an analysis of the situation in the institutions. It sheds light on the perspectives of children and caregivers and provides recommendations for improving the situation of these children. The findings of the report provide a foundation for the elaboration of further strategic programmes and action plans on child care system reform in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opinions expressed in this document do not necessarily reflect the policies or views of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the organization does not bear any responsibility. ©UNICEF, 2012 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEGMENTS…………………………………………………………………………. 4 ABBREVIATIONS……………………………………………………………..………………… 4 GLOSSARY…………………………………………………………………………….……… 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY……………………………………………………………………… 7 1. INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………..……… 10 2. AIMS AND TASKS OF THE RESEARCH……………………………………………….. 14 3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY…………………………………………………………….. 15 4. CLARIFYING THE DATA ON THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS IN OPERATION IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC…………….…………….
    [Show full text]
  • Price Monitoring for Food Security in the Kyrgyz Republic
    Issue 31|16 – 30 December 2020 Price Monitoring for Food Security in the Kyrgyz Republic This issue of the Price Monitoring Bulletin is prepared based on the operational daily food price data collected by the National Statistics Committee from 18 markets across the country and disaggregated at province level as the average value (Chuy province - Tokmok, Kara-Balta; Osh province - Osh, Uzgen, Kara-Suu and Nookat; Talas province - Talas and Manas; Naryn province - Naryn and Chaek; Batken province - Batken and Isfana; Jalal-Abad province - Jalal-Abad, Toktogul and Kerben; Yssyk-Kul province - Karakol and Balykchy; and Bishkek city). This is a secondary data analysis. Highlights SITUATION UPDATE: Since March 2020, the COVID-19 global pandemic and its resulting negative impacts on the global economy have led to a recession in the economies of many countries, including the Kyrgyz Republic. In addition, the recent political instability has further contributed to the deterioration of the economy. The situation in regard to COVID-19 remained stable with 119 COVID-19 cases on 30 December. Compared to the same period last year, the Kyrgyz Republic’s GDP decreased by 8.1 percent totaling 511 billion Kyrgyz soms from January to November 2020. Negative trends were observed in the construction, wholesale and retail trade economic sectors. The highest share of GDP accounted for industry (21.3 percent), manufacturing industry (17.8 percent), trade (15.2 percent) and agriculture (14.8 percent). Compared to the same period last year, the Consumer Price Index, which measures price inflation, increased by 6 percent for all goods and services and by 11 percent for staple foods (cereals, meat, fish, milk and dairy products, fruits and vegetables).
    [Show full text]
  • Kyrgyz Republic CAREC Transport Corridors in the Kyrgyz Republic
    CAREC Corridor Implementation Progress, Planned Actions, and Support Needs Ministry of Transport and Roads Kyrgyz Republic CAREC Transport Corridors in the Kyrgyz Republic CAREC 1 Bishkek-Naryn- Torugart, 539 km CAREC 3 Bishkek-Osh-Sarytash Corridor 1: Europe – East Asia (PRC- -Karamyk, 987 km Torugart-Bishkek-Chu-Astana-RF) Corridor 2: Mediterranean-East Asia (PRC-Irkeshtam-Osh-Andijan-Tashkent- Samarkand-Bukhara-Caspian ports) Corridor 3: Russian Federation- Middle East and South Asia (RF-Semei-Almaty- Bishkek-Osh- Satytash-Karamyk- Tajikistan-Afghanistan-Iran-Persian Gulf ports Corridor 5: East Asia-Middle East and South Asia (PRC- Irkeshtam-Satytash- CAREC 5 CAREC 2 Karamyk-Tajikistan-Afghanistan- Sarytash-Karamyk, Osh-Satytash- Pakistan) 136 km Irkeshtam - 258 km Out of 6 (six) transport corridors identified by CAREC as priority and competitive corridors in the region, 4 (four) traverse the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic: 1) CAREC 1 - Europe - East Asia (along Bishkek-Naryn-Torugart road); 2) CAREC 2 - Mediterranian - East Asia (along Osh-Satytash-Irkeshtam road); 3) CAREC 3 - Russian Federation - Middle East and South Asia (along Osh-Satytash-Karamyk road); 4) CAREC 5: East Asia - Middle East and South Asia (along Irkeshtam- Satytash-Karamyk road). Corridor 1: Europe - East Asia (PRC-Torugart-Bishkek-Chu-Astana-RF). The total length of Bishkek-Naryn-Torugart road via Kuvaky pass is 479 km. At present this corridor is fully completed and ensures safe and smooth transport operations. Corridor 2: Mediterranean - East Asia (PRC-Irkeshtam-Osh-Andijan-Tashkent-Samarkand- Bukhara-Caspian ports). The total length of Osh-Satytash-Irkeshtam road is 258 km. This corridor was fully completed in 2012 and ensures safe and smooth transport operations.
    [Show full text]
  • Price Monitoring for Food Security in the Kyrgyz Republic Monthly Monitoring and Outlook of Basic Food Prices in the Kyrgyz Republic
    Issue 16| January-February 2017 Price Monitoring for Food Security in the Kyrgyz Republic Monthly monitoring and outlook of basic food prices in the Kyrgyz Republic Highlights and outlook for the next few months Global wheat stocks are at their largest in 6 years, and stocks have doubled in Russia (the key exporter to the Kyrgyz Republic). Production of wheat in 2016-2017 increased by 1.72 percent in comparison to 2015, reaching 748.24 million metric tons. However export prices are rising in Russia and Kazakhstan, by 6 percent and 4 percent, due to an increasing demand from key and new importers. The domestic production of wheat and potatoes in the Kyrgyz Republic in 2016 reduced by 4 percent and 2 percent compared to the average between 2013 and 2016. In 2016 66 percent of wheat was produced in Chuy and Yssik-Kul provinces while 52 percent of potatoes were produced in Yssik-Kul and Talas provinces . The national wheat price has remained stable on a month-on-month basis, and decreased by 1 percent in the three months to February 2017. The current prices are 16 percent lower than the record high prices observed in December 2014. International sugar prices are 36 percent higher than February 2016 as a result of the lower global production of sugar resultant from poor harvests and higher global consumption. However national sugar prices have been stable and declined by 2 percent over the past 3 months. The prices of meat (mutton and beef) and milk have increased by 2 percent over the last three months The US dollar has remained stable at against the Kyrgyz som during last three months at rate of 69.2kgs to the dollar.
    [Show full text]
  • National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic
    National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic Population and Housing Census of the Kyrgyz Republic of 2009 Book I Main social and demographic characteristics of population and number of housing units Bishkek 2009 Main social and demographic characteristics of population and number of housing units Editorial board: Chairman - O. Abdykalykov Members: - D. Baijumanov - A. Osmonaliev - N. Tulegabylov - A. Kim - K. Koichumanova - R. Plesovskih - Ch. Turdubaeva For further information about this publication, please contact: National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic Population and Housing Census Department 374, Frunze Street 720033, Bishkek city Tel: 996 (312) 324641; Fax: 996 (312)325604; 660138 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.stat.kg In the present publication we provide data on main social and demographic characteristics of population and number of housing units according to results of Population and Housing Census of the Kyrgyz Republic of 2009. The publication contains data on number of population, its location by territory, sex, age, nationality, language, marital status, income, data on population migration and housing conditions of households as well as. Data published in this book are preliminary and can be specified further. Detailed results of population and housing census – geographic, demographic, economical and social data on population, external and internal population migration, data on family, household and housing - will be produced in follow-up publications as separate books. While using statistical data in mass media and scientific papers, disseminating data through information nets (via e-net), hard copies, CD discs users have to refer to their sources (article 17, the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic “About State Statistics”).
    [Show full text]
  • Human Right Movement: Bir Duino – Kyrgyzstan” Within the 2
    1 The Report was developed by “Human Right Movement: Bir Duino – Kyrgyzstan” within The 2 Report was developed by “Human Rights Movement: Bir Duino – Kyrgyzstan” within framework of Project “Early Marriage and Maternity Analysis in Kyrgyzstan” with financial support provided by the Norwegian Helsinki Committee. Opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the publication present the authors’ views and do not necessarily reflect the point of view of the Norwegian Helsinki Committee. In use of the materials taken from this publication, please make reference to and observe copyright of “Human Right Movement: Bir Duino – Kyrgyzstan”. “Human Right Movement: Bir Duino – Kyrgyzstan” thanks to UNFPA for the financial support of translation and publication of this research. Authors: Ms. Larisa Ilibezova ‐ PF “Democratic Processes Research Center”; and Ms. Elvira Ilibezova – PhD Economic Sciences, “El Pikir” Public Opinion Study and Forecasting Center”, Director. Project Coordinator Ms. Lira Ismailova – Lawyer, “Human Rights Movement: Bir Duino – Kyrgyzstan”. Researchers: Ms. Tolkun Tyulekova ‐ PF “Democratic Processes Research Center” (Bishkek, Chui oblast); Ms. Jamilya Kaparova ‐ “Ensan-Diamond” PU, Director (Osh oblast); Mr. Sulaiman Usenov ‐ “Legal Perspective” PF, Director (Jalal Abad oblast); Ms. Ainur Torokulova ‐ SIAR-Bishkek, Batken oblast Supervisor (Batken oblast); Ms.Ryzkul Toktosunova ‐”Health and Education of Youth in XXI Century” PF (Talas oblast); Ms.Gulzat Nurmanbetova ‐ Representative of the Resource Center (Naryn oblast); Mr. Sergey Vysotzky ‐ Network Journalist (Issyk Kul oblast). 3 Acknowledgement “Human Rights Movement: Bir Duino – Kyrgyzstan” expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all experts and participants who took part in the research and development of this Report, the Norwegian Helsinki Committee for support provided for the research and publication.
    [Show full text]
  • Public Opinion Poll Residents of Kyrgyzstan
    Public Opinion Poll Residents of Kyrgyzstan August 6 – August 15, 2020 Detailed Methodology • The survey was conducted on behalf of the International Republican Institute’s Center for Insights in Survey Research by SIAR Research & Consulting. • Data was collected between August 6 – August 15, 2020 though computer-assisted telephone interviews administered via both mobile and landline numbers. • The sample consisted of n=1,223 residents of Kyrgyzstan, aged 18 and older. • A multi-stage sampling method was used to design a nationally representative sample according to National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic’s 2019 Demographic Yearbook of the Kyrgyz Republic (January 1, 2019). The sample was stratified by oblast/city and urbanicity. • An initial database of mobile and landline numbers was assembled that comprised two separate sources. Seventy- five percent of the database’s numbers are sourced from SIAR’s proprietary database of previous survey participant phone numbers. SIAR’s database is derived from phone numbers collected during nationally- representative surveys conducted throughout the past twelve months. The remaining twenty-five percent of the database’s phone numbers are randomly generated from area codes used by operators at the time of this study. Numbers were randomly selected from the combined database. • The respondent selection methodology depended on the type of line used to contact respondents. For mobile numbers, the mobile phone user is selected. For landline numbers shared by multiple individuals, the last birthday protocol is used for randomized respondent selection. • The data is weighted by oblast/city, urbanicity, age and gender according to the 2019 Demographic Yearbook of the Kyrgyz Republic.
    [Show full text]
  • Severe Lessons of Batken
    Conflict Studies Research Centre K28 Severe Lessons of Batken Bakhrom Tursunov & Marina Pikulina After the shock of bandits entering Kyrgyzstan from Tajikistan in August 1999, the Kyrgyz authorities, who in the beginning had obviously been bewildered, first of all because of the "damage inflicted on the international prestige of Kyrgyzstan", started gradually to regain consciousness and, leaning on Tashkent and Moscow support, began to collect a war band against the interlopers. There was no point in expecting that someone could "persuade" the militants voluntarily to leave the Kyrgyz mountains, opening directly on to the Fergana Valley. In these places already, according to reliable data, about 30 warm stone houses have been built, which are to be a transfer base for Islamists. Throughout the last few months stores of provisions and weapons have been accumulated. "Warriors of Jihad" were concentrated there, to penetrate further into Uzbekistan. The separating of different areas of the Fergana Valley in the 1930s initially caused two threats of conflict. On the one hand, with the disintegration of the USSR immediately appeared frontier claims between three republics that could bring about ethnic conflicts. On the other hand full-scale actions were conducted for years by the soviet authorities to extirpate all signs of traditional national and political culture, which brought about its virtual annihilation. At the end of the soviet regime, due to the large scale propagandistic actions conducted by the Kremlin powers to discover those "breaking socialist legality", management in the Fergana Valley was in the hands of criminal structures, which had become "party authorities". The absence of full rights and estrangement from any civilised rule of law possibly explain the native population's devotedness to Muslim traditions and to the external form of these traditions, which are Islam and Shariah, that gave ordinary people a sensation of a life "under the law", of conscience and of fairness.
    [Show full text]