Press Releases

U.S. Government Supports Osh State University

- 05/15/2013
Kyrgyzstan

 

On May 15, 2013, Carey N. Gordon, USAID Representative to the Kyrgyz Republic presented two grants from the U.S. Government to the Osh State University.  The two grants totaling approximately 90, 000 USD will provide equipment to support the expansion of the Independent Testing Center and improve students’ enrollment procedures at the Osh State University. Kanybek Isakov, the University Rector, participated at the event at the large conference hall of the institution at 331 Lenin Street in Osh at 09:30 a. m. on May 15, 2013.

U.S./U.K. Parliamentary Strengthening Initiative in Kyrgyzstan Achieves Results

 - 04/17/2013
Kyrgyzstan

 

USAID Commemorates World TB Day

- 03/26/2013
Kyrgyzstan

 

Bishkek– In honor of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) joined international and local partners in supporting the Kyrgyz Republic Ministry of Health’s efforts to raise awareness and understanding of TB. On March 22, 2013 at Victory Square, representatives from the U.S. Embassy and students from Bishkek universities took part in a run. The event was kicked off with a welcome speech from a representative of the Ministry of Health at 12:00 noon. 

U.S. Government Improves Seed Production in the Kyrgyz Republic

 - 03/04/2013
Kyrgyzstan

The United States Government (USG), through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and in close cooperation with the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic (GOK) handed over agricultural equipment to 14 seed farms from throughout the Kyrgyz Republic as part of the Economic Development Fund Program. The $7.4 million in assistance is aimed to develop a sustainable seed industry in the country.

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.

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Last Updated: 05-18-2013