Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyz Republic, 21 June 2015 - The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the Institute of Public Policy and Administration of the University of Central Asia (IPPA UCA), ISDC International Security and Development Center (ISDC) and the United Nations University Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT) are offering a summer school on Impact Evaluation Methods in Central Asia from 21 to 28 June 2015 in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyz Republic.
The Government of Switzerland is launching a new “Public Service Improvement Project” to provide assistance to local authorities in Jalalabad and Issyk-Kul oblasts.
A UNHCR report, released today, shows that worldwide displacement from wars, conflict, and persecution is at the highest levels we have recorded, and accelerating fast.
Korumdu Village, Kyrgyz Republic, 18 June 2015 – The inaugural University of Central Asia (UCA) Summer Camp opened on 18 June on the shores of beautiful Lake Issyk-Kul in the Kyrgyz Republic.
A recent book launch in Kyzyl-Jar village in Jalal-Abad province, southern Kyrgyzstan, highlighted unique aspects of Kyrgyz culture and celebrated hometown anthropologist Dr Elmira K?ch?mkulova.
Today, we meet in a lively city. But five short years ago, Osh was the scene of tragic events that shocked Kyrgyzstan and the international community. I was in Kyrgyzstan in April 2010 and felt the rising tensions at that time. By June, inter-ethnic strife erupted into a conflict that left hundreds dead, thousands injured, and an entire country traumatized.
Ban Ki-moon's speech: It is a great honour to address this International Conference on Parliamentarianism. As I do so, I recall my last visit to your magnificent country in April 2010.
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, 12 June 2015 –There are several factors that go into successfully applying to university. Many of these also help you succeed at university and lay the foundation for a successful professional life. Among them are clarifying your goals, assessing your strengths and weaknesses, improving pivotal skills in math and language, and most importantly, planning ahead.