University of Central Asia Celebrates 5th Graduation Ceremony in Dushanbe
More than 200 graduates from the University of Central Asia’s Aga Khan Humanities Project (UCA-AKHP) and School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) were awarded certificates at UCA’s 5th Graduation Ceremony at the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe on 21 September 2013.
“UCA’s programmes in Dushanbe demonstrate the importance of the University having a presence in the capital and our commitment to meeting critical educational needs there. In fact, UCA will be expanding our programmes in Dushanbe in the near future," said UCA Director General Bohdan Krawchenko.
“UCA’s programmes in Dushanbe demonstrate the importance of the University having a presence in the capital and our commitment to meeting critical educational needs there. In fact, UCA will be expanding our programmes in Dushanbe in the near future," said UCA Director General Bohdan Krawchenko.
Be seen! Be counted! Be visible!
Jany-Kyshtak village, Osh Province, 8 October– A crowd of women, men, and children surround legal counsels of a mobile clinic. All of them want to gain information on how to obtain identity documents and access to all of citizen’s entitlements.Generation without passports
IMF Announces Staff-Level Agreement with the Kyrgyz Republic on the Fifth Review of the Extended Credit Facility
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mr. Christian Beddies, visited Bishkek from September 18 to October 2, 2013 to hold discussions for the fifth review under a three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement (Press Release No. 11/245).
The mission reached staff-level agreement with the Kyrgyz authorities on measures needed for the conclusion of the review. This agreement requires approval by the IMF’s Executive Board, which is expected to consider the Kyrgyz Republic’s request for completion of the fifth review in early December 2013. Upon approval, SDR 9.514 million (about US$15 million) would be made available to the Kyrgyz Republic. This would bring total disbursements under the arrangement to SDR 57.084 million (about US$90 million).
The mission reached staff-level agreement with the Kyrgyz authorities on measures needed for the conclusion of the review. This agreement requires approval by the IMF’s Executive Board, which is expected to consider the Kyrgyz Republic’s request for completion of the fifth review in early December 2013. Upon approval, SDR 9.514 million (about US$15 million) would be made available to the Kyrgyz Republic. This would bring total disbursements under the arrangement to SDR 57.084 million (about US$90 million).
UN agencies joined hands to end food insecurity
Press tour to Osh province of Kyrgyzstan within the framework of UN Delivering as One 18 and 20 September 2013Women represent up to 40% of the population, employed in agricultural sector, in the Kyrgyz Republic, where agricultural production prevails. Their rights to land and access to economic resources are limited. The lack of land lot and migration of their male relatives very often are resulting in limited job, income and opportunities for supporting their families. Due to this fact rural women represent the largest part of rural households with permanently low level of food security and restricted opportunities for improving social and economic status.
Political Developments and Education in Afghanistan, 2002-2013: Challenges, Opportunities and Expectations
Public Lecture Announcement
Yahia Baiza, Research Associate, The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS), London, United Kingdom
Yahia Baiza, Research Associate, The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS), London, United Kingdom
Abstract
This lecture will describe an analysis of 11 years of international engagements in Afghanistan, with a particular focus on the reconstruction and redevelopment of education. The key purpose of this presentation is to analyse the achievements, challenges and expectations in the field of education over the past 11 years. From 2002 to 13, the international community has supported the development of a modern and moderate state and the peace building process in Afghanistan.
Japan International Cooperation Agency in the Kyrgyz Republic - Newsletter #68 (August-September 2013)
Japan International Cooperation Agency in the Kyrgyz Republic - Newsletter #68 (August-September 2013)
National Sustainable Development Strategy 2013-2017
In the next five years (period of 2013-2017) Kyrgyzstan faces a task of succeeding as a democratic state with stable political system, dynamically growing economy and stable growth in the incomes of its citizens.
This National Strategy of Sustainable Development for the Kyrgyz Republic for the period 2013-2017 (“the Strategy”) is designed to ensure achievement of this task.
The actions contained in the Strategy – in various sectors of policy, as well as specific implementation measures are intended to be coordinated with the budgeting process, with provision of sufficient financial and other resources. We should not rely on pure fantasies and make unrealistic plans. There is no need to copy somebody else’s model, to become "the second Switzerland" or to carbon copy anybody. It is only Kyrgyzstan that we all can be, we should find our own development paths and we should rely on our own capabilities.
NSDS KR 2013-2017 download
THE JOINT COUNTRY SUPPORT STRATEGY (2007-2010)
The Joint Country Support Strategy (JCSS) for the Kyrgyz Republic presents a core strategy of seven development partners to support the Kyrgyz’s development agenda for the period 2007-10. The strategy is a joint effort of: the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Swiss Cooperation (SC), the UK Department for International Development (DFID), the World Bank Group (WBG), the United Nations Agencies, the Government of Germany, and the European Commission. International Monetary Fund joined the JCSS in 2009.
Internal review and perceptions study of JCSS August 13, 2010 download
Internal review and perceptions study of JCSS August 13, 2010 download
Third High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness
Accra, Ghana
2-4 September 2008
In September 2008, ministers from over 100 countries, heads of bilateral and multilateral development agencies, donor organizations, and civil society organizations from around the world will gather in Accra for the Third High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (2-4 September). Their common objective is to help developing countries and marginalized people in their fight against poverty by making aid more transparent, accountable and results-oriented. The Third High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (Third HLF) will:
- review progress in improving aid effectiveness
- broaden the dialogue to newer actors
- chart a course for continuing international action on aid effectiveness
Financial Management Harmonization
Achievements at the international level
In February 2001, the Financial Management Harmonization Working Group (the Working Group) was created by the Presidents of several multilateral development banks (MDBs). The original participating MDBs are African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the World Bank. The Islamic Development Bank became a Participating MDB in 2002.
The Working Group meets biannually to address the harmonization of their policies and practices in financial management and analysis, as well as collaborate on Financial Management diagnostic work and in financial reporting and auditing.