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Research and Development in the Kyrgyz Research and Development in the Kyrgyz RepublicRepublic

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Kyrgyzstan’s teamKyrgyzstan’s team

Tynymbek Ormonbekov,Director, Kyrgyz Center of Tynymbek Ormonbekov,Director, Kyrgyz Center of Science and Technology Development, INTAS National Science and Technology Development, INTAS National Contact Person in KyrgyzstanContact Person in Kyrgyzstan

Olga Borisova, Expert, Kyrgyz Center of Science and Olga Borisova, Expert, Kyrgyz Center of Science and Technology Development, National Information Point KG Technology Development, National Information Point KG

Akbermet Melis,Expert, Kyrgyz Center of Science and Akbermet Melis,Expert, Kyrgyz Center of Science and Technology Development, National Information Point KGTechnology Development, National Information Point KG

Tatyana Rybina, director of Academic development Tatyana Rybina, director of Academic development Center, American University in Central Asia, KGCenter, American University in Central Asia, KG

Natalia Bragina, Acting Executive Director, Education Natalia Bragina, Acting Executive Director, Education Network Association EdNet, KGNetwork Association EdNet, KG

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General country informationGeneral country information

Name: Name: Kyrgyz Republic, Kyrgyzstan (conventional short), Kyrgyz Republic, Kyrgyzstan (conventional short), former: Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic. former: Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic.

Area: Area: 199,900 sq km (77,182 sq miles). 199,900 sq km (77,182 sq miles).LLand boundaries: and boundaries: Uzbekistan, Kazakstan, Tajikistan, China.Uzbekistan, Kazakstan, Tajikistan, China.

Government type: Government type: republic republic National capital: National capital: Bishkek Bishkek Independence: Independence: 31 August 1991 (from Soviet Union)31 August 1991 (from Soviet Union)PPopulation: opulation: 5,067,000 (UN estimate 2002). 5,067,000 (UN estimate 2002).EEthnic groups: thnic groups: Kirghiz 52.4%, Russian 18%, Uzbek 12.9%, Kirghiz 52.4%, Russian 18%, Uzbek 12.9%,

Ukrainian 2.5%, German 2.4%, other 11.8% Ukrainian 2.5%, German 2.4%, other 11.8% Religions: Religions: Muslim 75%, Russian Orthodox 20%, other 5% Muslim 75%, Russian Orthodox 20%, other 5% Languages: Languages: Kirghiz (Kyrgyz) - Kirghiz (Kyrgyz) - statestate language, Russian - official language, Russian - official

languagelanguage

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Educational system in KyrgyzstanEducational system in Kyrgyzstan

Ministry of education, science and youth policy of the Kyrgyz Republic

University Institute Academy

Colleges, Professional colleges

Secondary schools

Vocational education

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Legislative baseLegislative base

Constitution of the Kyrgyz RepublicConstitution of the Kyrgyz Republic Law about EducationLaw about Education Law about higher and postgraduate Law about higher and postgraduate

educationeducation

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Higher Education SystemHigher Education System

In the Kyrgyz Republic there are:In the Kyrgyz Republic there are:54 universities and academies (practically all of them have social 54 universities and academies (practically all of them have social and humanitarian departments, 90% - corresponding program). and humanitarian departments, 90% - corresponding program). 31 of them are state, 15 – private, 8 - branches of foreign 31 of them are state, 15 – private, 8 - branches of foreign

universities.universities.They have: 33 institutes; 9 branches; 2 colleges.They have: 33 institutes; 9 branches; 2 colleges.Population is 5 million people, 232030 of them are students.Population is 5 million people, 232030 of them are students.

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Source: Report of Education, Sciences and Youth Policy Minister, July, 4, 2006

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Educational system and reformsEducational system and reforms

Diploma of state standard for all higher educational institutions (private and state)

11 years secondary school Colleges and professional education is not popular

Official strategy of the Ministry - towards joining the Bologna process in Official strategy of the Ministry - towards joining the Bologna process in perspective (6 criteria)perspective (6 criteria)

Introduction of credit system in universities (14 pilot universities have Introduction of credit system in universities (14 pilot universities have already transferred)already transferred)

Introduction of Bachelor, Master and PhD programs in universities (30% of Introduction of Bachelor, Master and PhD programs in universities (30% of universities introduced the 3-cycle system keeping also the old one)universities introduced the 3-cycle system keeping also the old one)

Bridging business and education to make curricula more oriented to the Bridging business and education to make curricula more oriented to the market realities and demand (Career Centers have been opened in market realities and demand (Career Centers have been opened in universities)universities)

Intensification of faculty and students’ mobility through international Intensification of faculty and students’ mobility through international programsprograms

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R&D Structure in KyrgyzstanR&D Structure in Kyrgyzstan

Ministry of Education, Sciences and Youth Policy

National Academy of Sciences

Universities

(State and Private)

State Agency on Intellectual property

under the Government Non-Government

Organizations

Government

President Gogorku Kenesh (Parliament)

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Ministry of Education, Research Ministry of Education, Research and Youth Policyand Youth Policy

Responsible for the planning , Responsible for the planning , coordination, coordination, execution and surveillance of education, execution and surveillance of education, research and research and youth youth policypolicyCurrently the working group under the Currently the working group under the

Ministry is working on the new Strategy of higher Ministry is working on the new Strategy of higher education till 2010 (R&D component is expected education till 2010 (R&D component is expected to be strengthened in Universities)to be strengthened in Universities)

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R&D InstitutionsR&D Institutions

Kyrgyz National Academy of SciencesKyrgyz National Academy of Sciences Universities Universities Research Institutes Research Institutes Private institutions Private institutions Support structures (research and technological parks, Support structures (research and technological parks,

innovation and incubation centres etc.)innovation and incubation centres etc.)

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General Statistics on national basisGeneral Statistics on national basis Kyrgyz RepublicKyrgyz Republic

Total number of researchersTotal number of researchers 21872187

From these in Social SciencesFrom these in Social Sciences 159159

HumanitiesHumanities 156156

Researchers per 1.000.000 inhabitants (2)Researchers per 1.000.000 inhabitants (2) 0,00370,0037%%

Expenditure on R&D of GDP (3)Expenditure on R&D of GDP (3) 0,2 0,2 %%

Total R&D funding (in Euro)Total R&D funding (in Euro) 3917,93917,9

From this: Social SciencesFrom this: Social Sciences 1,3 1,3 %%

HumanitiesHumanities 1,3 1,3 %%

Total number of higher educational institutions:Total number of higher educational institutions:

Only universitiesOnly universities

Including branches of the UniversitiesIncluding branches of the Universities

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138138

Total number of students:Total number of students:

Among themAmong them

231095231095

Social SciencesSocial Sciences 8560385603

HumanitiesHumanities 1643016430

This data were gave by the National Statistical Committee This data were gave by the National Statistical Committee (2005 year(2005 year))

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Financing of R&DFinancing of R&D

There are three sources of financing:There are three sources of financing: State financing;State financing; International grants;International grants; Internal institutional and universities sources: Internal institutional and universities sources:

business and internal university budgetbusiness and internal university budget

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Financing of R&D and InnovationFinancing of R&D and Innovation

State financing of R&D and Innovation is organizedState financing of R&D and Innovation is organized throughthrough:: targeted financing (Academy of Sciences of the KR, targeted financing (Academy of Sciences of the KR,

Academy of education under the Ministry, Institute Academy of education under the Ministry, Institute of higher education programs); of higher education programs);

R&D grants;R&D grants; maintenance of the infrastructure;maintenance of the infrastructure; national research and development programmes;national research and development programmes; support programmes for innovationsupport programmes for innovation

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National Academy of SciencesNational Academy of Sciences

http://www.nas.aknet.kg

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26 scientific institutes and centers are part of the National 26 scientific institutes and centers are part of the National Academy of Sciences. Academy has the South Office in Osh city.Academy of Sciences. Academy has the South Office in Osh city.

Division of Physical and Technical, Mathematical and Mining and Division of Physical and Technical, Mathematical and Mining and Geological Sciences (8 Institutes)Geological Sciences (8 Institutes)

Division of Chemical and Technological, Medical and Biological Division of Chemical and Technological, Medical and Biological and Agricultural Sciencesand Agricultural Sciences

Division of Humanities: Division of Humanities: Address: 265a, Chui prospect, Bishkek, 720071, Kyrgyzstan Address: 265a, Chui prospect, Bishkek, 720071, Kyrgyzstan Tel: (996 312) 65 54 95, e-mail: [email protected]: (996 312) 65 54 95, e-mail: [email protected]

Institute of History Institute of History Institute of Philosophy and Law Institute of Philosophy and Law Center for Economic Researches Center for Economic Researches Center for Social Researches Center for Social Researches Institute of LinguisticsInstitute of Linguistics National Center of Manasology and Fine Arts National Center of Manasology and Fine Arts Department of Dungan Studies Department of Dungan Studies

Statistics about R&D Statistics about R&D in National Academy of Sciencesin National Academy of Sciences

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20042004 20052005

Number of staffNumber of staff %% %%

With doctors degreesWith doctors degrees 132132 99 146146 8,88,8

With candidates With candidates degreesdegrees

290290 19,719,7 310310 1818,,66

ResearchersResearchers 819819 55,955,9 839839 50,450,4

Work in universitiesWork in universities 218218 14,914,9 259259 15,615,6

AcademicianAcademician 4242

Corresponding MemberCorresponding Member 5757

All StaffAll Staff 14661466 16641664

Source: Annual report of the National Academy of sciences, 2004-2005

Statistics about R&D Statistics about R&D in National Academy of Sciencesin National Academy of Sciences

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20042004 20052005

FinancingFinancing dollars USAdollars USA %% dollars dollars USAUSA

%%

StateState 891380891380 7979 12182571218257 8585

Self-financingSelf-financing 8052880528 77 6731467314 55

Local grantsLocal grants 3764237642 33 5434254342 44

International grantsInternational grants 2404724047 22 2917829178 22

Income from sellingIncome from selling 7995279952 77 5212052120 44

TotalTotal 11135491113549 14212111421211

Source: Annual report of the National Academy of sciences, 2004-2005

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In 2005 the researchers of National Academy of Science In 2005 the researchers of National Academy of Science published 250 scientific works abroad: from thempublished 250 scientific works abroad: from them

Division of Physical and Technical, Mathematical and Division of Physical and Technical, Mathematical and Mining and Geological Sciences - 121 publications;Mining and Geological Sciences - 121 publications;

Division of Chemical and Technological, Medical and Division of Chemical and Technological, Medical and Biological and Agricultural Sciences - 78 publications;Biological and Agricultural Sciences - 78 publications;

Division of Humanities – 24 publications;Division of Humanities – 24 publications; South Division – 27 publications. South Division – 27 publications. Share of publications by countries are as following:Share of publications by countries are as following:

RussiaRussia– 40%– 40% KazakhstanKazakhstan – 20 % – 20 % USAUSA – 9 % – 9 % UzbekistanUzbekistan – 8% – 8% GermanyGermany – 5% – 5% The restThe rest – 18 % – 18 %

In 2005 NAS KR concluded 19 international agreementsIn 2005 NAS KR concluded 19 international agreements..

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Financing of projects In 2005:Financing of projects In 2005: Institute of History, Department of Ethnology and Archeology: Institute of History, Department of Ethnology and Archeology:

Project “CARAD” – investigation and documentation of petroglifs Project “CARAD” – investigation and documentation of petroglifs of Osh oasis. Financing $1100of Osh oasis. Financing $1100

Institute of History, Project “Computer database of petroglifs of Institute of History, Project “Computer database of petroglifs of Central Asia”. Financing - $3000Central Asia”. Financing - $3000

Institute of History, department of Ethnology and Archeology, Institute of History, department of Ethnology and Archeology, project “ Cultural landscape of Sulaiman-Too”. Uproject “ Cultural landscape of Sulaiman-Too”. UНЕСКО17 НЕСКО17 500евро/5900 евро (7050$)500евро/5900 евро (7050$)

Institute of History, “Preservation of monuments of Silk Way in Institute of History, “Preservation of monuments of Silk Way in upper Chy Valley”. Financing – Japan Trust Fund - $1500upper Chy Valley”. Financing – Japan Trust Fund - $1500

Institute of History, department of Ethnology and Archeology, Institute of History, department of Ethnology and Archeology, investigation of Novopokrovka ancient settlement. Financing – investigation of Novopokrovka ancient settlement. Financing – Fund “EURASIA”$1000Fund “EURASIA”$1000

Institute of History, department of Ethnology and Archeology, Institute of History, department of Ethnology and Archeology, project “Nomadizm, identity, ethnicity: area and local project “Nomadizm, identity, ethnicity: area and local authorities”CNRSauthorities”CNRS32003200euroeuro

(3824 $)(3824 $) Total for departmentTotal for department: : 6 projects for total sum6 projects for total sum $17474 $17474

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Institute of Philosophy and LawInstitute of Philosophy and Law (established in 1964)(established in 1964) Address: 265a, Chui prospect, Bishkek, 720071, Kyrgyzstan Address: 265a, Chui prospect, Bishkek, 720071, Kyrgyzstan Tel: (996 312) 24 38 27, e-mail: Tel: (996 312) 24 38 27, e-mail: [email protected]@mail.ru

Research fields:Research fields: history and philosophy; history and philosophy; anthology and theory of knowledge; anthology and theory of knowledge; social philosophy and spiritual culture problems; social philosophy and spiritual culture problems; philosophical tasks of social environment.philosophical tasks of social environment. Logics of development of social consciousness in new geopolitical Logics of development of social consciousness in new geopolitical

conditions;conditions; Phenomenology and immanent logic of philosophical conception of Phenomenology and immanent logic of philosophical conception of

Kyrgyz people;Kyrgyz people; Role of psychological culture in new historical conditions.Role of psychological culture in new historical conditions. Strategy of sociopolitical development of Kyrgyzstan: problems and Strategy of sociopolitical development of Kyrgyzstan: problems and

perspectives;perspectives; Intellectual culture of Kyrgyz people and its esthetic foundations;Intellectual culture of Kyrgyz people and its esthetic foundations; Philosophical foundations of ecological strategy transition period;Philosophical foundations of ecological strategy transition period; Problems of state and law in transition period.Problems of state and law in transition period.

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Institute of LinguisticsInstitute of Linguistics ((established in 1964established in 1964)) Address: 265a. Chui prospect, Bishkek, 720071, Kyrgyzstan Address: 265a. Chui prospect, Bishkek, 720071, Kyrgyzstan Tel: (996 312) 65 56 76Tel: (996 312) 65 56 76 Research fields:Research fields: Regularities of functioning and developing of the Kyrgyz language, it's phonological and Regularities of functioning and developing of the Kyrgyz language, it's phonological and

grammatical structure; grammatical structure; Peculiarities of the Kyrgyz dialectology and lexicology; Peculiarities of the Kyrgyz dialectology and lexicology; problems of interaction and inter-correlation of different languages; problems of interaction and inter-correlation of different languages; History and norms of the Kyrgyz literary language, culture of speech, etc. The main goal History and norms of the Kyrgyz literary language, culture of speech, etc. The main goal

of the project is scientific and theoretical ensuring of development and functioning of of the project is scientific and theoretical ensuring of development and functioning of state (Kyrgyz) language, and scientific and practical assistance for purposeful state (Kyrgyz) language, and scientific and practical assistance for purposeful performance of language policy in republic.performance of language policy in republic.

Research is conducted on three dimensions:Research is conducted on three dimensions: Main problems of standards of speech and functioning of grammatical categories of Main problems of standards of speech and functioning of grammatical categories of

Kyrgyz literature language.Kyrgyz literature language. Functioning of state and official languages in mass media in the Kyrgyz Republic.Functioning of state and official languages in mass media in the Kyrgyz Republic. Phases of development and formation of Kyrgyz language vocabulary.Phases of development and formation of Kyrgyz language vocabulary. Development of Kyrgyz national terminology.Development of Kyrgyz national terminology.

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CENTER FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCHESCENTER FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCHES Director: Dyikambaeva T., e-mailDirector: Dyikambaeva T., e-mail:: [email protected]@hotmail.kg; ; [email protected]@aknet.kg Stuff : Stuff : 31 employees, from them 28 – scientific workers: 2 31 employees, from them 28 – scientific workers: 2 Academicians, 3 Correspondent Members, 9Academicians, 3 Correspondent Members, 9 – – Doctors and 7 – Candidates of ScienceDoctors and 7 – Candidates of Science The scientific project "The urgent problems of Economy Reforms of the Kyrgyz Republic“ The scientific project "The urgent problems of Economy Reforms of the Kyrgyz Republic“

includes following sections:includes following sections: mechanisms of the market economy forming and development; mechanisms of the market economy forming and development; regularities of formation and development of effective forms of the agrarian production; regularities of formation and development of effective forms of the agrarian production; social-economy conditions of vital activity of the Kyrgyzstan’s population; social-economy conditions of vital activity of the Kyrgyzstan’s population; natural resources of Kyrgyzstan and the problems of their use in the conditions of transition natural resources of Kyrgyzstan and the problems of their use in the conditions of transition

to market relations; to market relations; research of the obtaining ways and methods of steady and secure economic development; research of the obtaining ways and methods of steady and secure economic development; macroeconomics aspects of the social-economical policy; macroeconomics aspects of the social-economical policy; shadow economy: analysis of its limits, structure, volume and possible ways of legalization; shadow economy: analysis of its limits, structure, volume and possible ways of legalization; Integration processes in the Central Asian region. Integration processes in the Central Asian region. 1) 1) Monetary and financial system in economical growth of the Kyrgyz RepublicMonetary and financial system in economical growth of the Kyrgyz Republic;; 2) 2) Strategy of economical growth and reduction of poverty in Kyrgyzstan;Strategy of economical growth and reduction of poverty in Kyrgyzstan; 3) 3) Fiscal and custom policy as the instrument of macro economical regulation and Fiscal and custom policy as the instrument of macro economical regulation and

economical growth;economical growth; 4) 4) Cost efficiency of rational use of natural resource for sustainable development of the Cost efficiency of rational use of natural resource for sustainable development of the

economy of the Kyrgyz Republiceconomy of the Kyrgyz Republic;; 5) 5) Problems of effective development of agrarian sector of Kyrgyzstan;Problems of effective development of agrarian sector of Kyrgyzstan; 6) 6) Threats of economical safety of the Kyrgyz Republic and economical growth.Threats of economical safety of the Kyrgyz Republic and economical growth.

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CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCHESCENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCHES , e-mail: , e-mail: [email protected]@freenet.kg The basic tasks of the Center are: The basic tasks of the Center are: conducting scientific research work in the sphere of human sciences and conducting scientific research work in the sphere of human sciences and

economical sciences; economical sciences; working out of methodology and methods of conducting applied social research in working out of methodology and methods of conducting applied social research in

various spheres of social knowledge (in accordance with the needs of the client); various spheres of social knowledge (in accordance with the needs of the client); sociological analysis of the socio-political situation and the study of the situation of sociological analysis of the socio-political situation and the study of the situation of

interethnic relations in Kyrgyzstan (and in the Central Asian states of the NIS); interethnic relations in Kyrgyzstan (and in the Central Asian states of the NIS); creation of data bank of new ideas, technologies and social projects (search for creation of data bank of new ideas, technologies and social projects (search for

potential clients); potential clients); participation in the working out, review, and publication of new textbooks, participation in the working out, review, and publication of new textbooks,

monographs; discussion and recommendation in the defense of kandidat and monographs; discussion and recommendation in the defense of kandidat and doctoral dissertations; doctoral dissertations;

organization and conducting of international conferences, symposia, seminars and organization and conducting of international conferences, symposia, seminars and congresses, assistance in broadening and development of scientific and cultural ties congresses, assistance in broadening and development of scientific and cultural ties of Kyrgyzstan; of Kyrgyzstan;

organization of training programs, study, business trips abroad, as well as inviting organization of training programs, study, business trips abroad, as well as inviting foreign specialists, training-researchers from the near and far abroad, working out foreign specialists, training-researchers from the near and far abroad, working out joint research projects with foreign research centers; joint research projects with foreign research centers;

organization of courses for increasing qualifications and specializations of scientific organization of courses for increasing qualifications and specializations of scientific teaching staffs, employees in state institutions and commercial structures; teaching staffs, employees in state institutions and commercial structures;

publishing and advertising; publishing and advertising; organization of courses of Kyrgyz, Russian, or foreign languages; organization of courses of Kyrgyz, Russian, or foreign languages; organization of commercial exhibits, fairs, sale of office goods, organizational organization of commercial exhibits, fairs, sale of office goods, organizational

technology, IBM, materials and equipment necessary for conducting scientific technology, IBM, materials and equipment necessary for conducting scientific research work; research work;

carrying out independent foreign economic activity.carrying out independent foreign economic activity.

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UNIVERSITIES and INSTITUTIONSUNIVERSITIES and INSTITUTIONS

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Leading Universities working on Leading Universities working on SSH research projectsSSH research projects

Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn www.nsu.kg Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn www.nsu.kg Bishkek Humanitarian University named after K. Karasaev Bishkek Humanitarian University named after K. Karasaev

www.bhu.freenet.kg www.bhu.freenet.kg Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University www.krsu.edu.kg Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University www.krsu.edu.kg American University in Central Asia www.auca.kg American University in Central Asia www.auca.kg International University in Kyrgyzstan www.iuk.kg International University in Kyrgyzstan www.iuk.kg Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics www.bafe.kg Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics www.bafe.kg Academy of Management under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Academy of Management under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic

www.amp.aknet.kg www.amp.aknet.kg Center for Economics and Management under KNU Center for Economics and Management under KNU www.cmb-www.cmb-

[email protected] [email protected] Bishkek State university of Economics and Commerce www.bsuep.edu.kg Bishkek State university of Economics and Commerce www.bsuep.edu.kg State University named after A. ArabayevState University named after A. Arabayev Osh State University http://www.freenet.kg/institut/osh/ Osh State University http://www.freenet.kg/institut/osh/ Naryn State University www.nsu.to.kg Naryn State University www.nsu.to.kg

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Kyrgyz Russian Slavic UniversityKyrgyz Russian Slavic University

Department of HumanitiesDepartment of Humanities Dean: Dr.,Prof. Abdykadyr OrusbaevDean: Dr.,Prof. Abdykadyr [email protected]@mail.ruParticipation into international projects: INTAS, SOROS, TACISParticipation into international projects: INTAS, SOROS, TACISResearch interests: socialinguistics study of language life of the Research interests: socialinguistics study of language life of the

Kyrgyz Republic, forms of existence and sphere of language Kyrgyz Republic, forms of existence and sphere of language use.use.

Project idea:Project idea: “ “Ethnic-linguistic atlas of Kyrgyzstan” for Ethnic-linguistic atlas of Kyrgyzstan” for improvement of language policy in the Republic, for more exact improvement of language policy in the Republic, for more exact prognosis of development of bi and multilinguism by the way of prognosis of development of bi and multilinguism by the way of field study of the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.field study of the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.

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Kyrgyz Russian Slavic UniversityKyrgyz Russian Slavic University

ProjectProject « «Historical and archeological investigations of underwater ancient Historical and archeological investigations of underwater ancient monuments of Issyk-Kyl Lake”, KRSU,Prof. Ploskikh V.M.monuments of Issyk-Kyl Lake”, KRSU,Prof. Ploskikh V.M. Е-mail: Е-mail:

ploskih37®mail.ruploskih37®mail.ru As the results of long-term investigations, there were found 11 sites of As the results of long-term investigations, there were found 11 sites of

ancient settlements, and on the cost of Issyk-Kyl Lake – more than ancient settlements, and on the cost of Issyk-Kyl Lake – more than one hundred. From the lake’s floor tens of articles, made from one hundred. From the lake’s floor tens of articles, made from bronze and dated by 1000B.C. were lifted up. Those artifacts are bronze and dated by 1000B.C. were lifted up. Those artifacts are referred to Saxon (Scythian) civilization.referred to Saxon (Scythian) civilization.

Bright details of antic settlement were found in Tup bay. They may be Bright details of antic settlement were found in Tup bay. They may be referred to ancient Chigu, capital city of former powerful Usun state – referred to ancient Chigu, capital city of former powerful Usun state – nomad civilization existed on the border of Common Era and B.C. nomad civilization existed on the border of Common Era and B.C. Some artifacts can be referred to Heathenism, Tengrianstvo, Some artifacts can be referred to Heathenism, Tengrianstvo, Zoroastrizm, Buddhism, Judaism, Muslim.Zoroastrizm, Buddhism, Judaism, Muslim.

During last two field studies there was found catacombs monastery on During last two field studies there was found catacombs monastery on the Light Cape (Ak-Bulun). We could not except the fact, that that is the Light Cape (Ak-Bulun). We could not except the fact, that that is monastery of Armenian Christians.monastery of Armenian Christians.

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Education Network Education Network AssociationAssociation

MISSIONMISSION

““Assist to integration Assist to integration and development of and development of business and business and education in the education in the countries of Central countries of Central Asia, in order to raise Asia, in order to raise the economic the economic potential of region”. potential of region”.

Kyrgyzstan

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Education Network AssociationEducation Network Association

Strategic directions:Strategic directions:

• Education Development and Education Development and reorganization (academic and research reorganization (academic and research projects)projects)

• Assistance to business developmentAssistance to business development• Integration of Business and Education. Integration of Business and Education.

www.ednet.edu.kg www.ednet.edu.kg

CAARN project. EdNet AssociatioCAARN project. EdNet Association.n.

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CENTRAL ASIAN APPLIED RESEARCH CENTRAL ASIAN APPLIED RESEARCH NETWORK PROJECT by EdNet AssociationNETWORK PROJECT by EdNet Association

The objective of ARN-Central Asia is to build institutional and The objective of ARN-Central Asia is to build institutional and human capacity to respond to applied research needs of the human capacity to respond to applied research needs of the local communities and to participate in a larger region-wide local communities and to participate in a larger region-wide network of institutes and individuals.network of institutes and individuals.

Implementing agencies: Education Network Association Implementing agencies: Education Network Association (www.ednet.edu.kg ) and Economics Education and Research (www.ednet.edu.kg ) and Economics Education and Research Consortium for Economics Education (www.eerc.ru )Consortium for Economics Education (www.eerc.ru )

35 partner-universities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and 35 partner-universities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and UzbekistanUzbekistan

Major donors: B&EE Project, Carana Corporation, Eurasia Major donors: B&EE Project, Carana Corporation, Eurasia Foundation, OSCE, USAID, Bitel, Dordoi Association, Foundation, OSCE, USAID, Bitel, Dordoi Association, Information Future Foundation, InterBishkek, KazKommertsBank Information Future Foundation, InterBishkek, KazKommertsBank , Mittal Steel Temirtau, TengizChevroil, Kumtor Operating , Mittal Steel Temirtau, TengizChevroil, Kumtor Operating Company.Company.

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Main outcomesMain outcomes

186 faculty members186 faculty members were trained on tools of applied were trained on tools of applied research in 9 trainings.research in 9 trainings.

Almost 35 universities received ICT support (access to Almost 35 universities received ICT support (access to online resources, libraries, literature, and software )online resources, libraries, literature, and software )

74 research projects involving 168 faculty members from 74 research projects involving 168 faculty members from almost 30 universities received CAARN supportalmost 30 universities received CAARN support (DL (DL Mentorship, fellowships $300 -$1000 per individual)Mentorship, fellowships $300 -$1000 per individual). .

Accepted project proposals came from 18 cities Accepted project proposals came from 18 cities demonstrating a genuine regional character of the demonstrating a genuine regional character of the initiative and building a strong foundation for the future initiative and building a strong foundation for the future networknetwork..

Awarded grant funds totaled Awarded grant funds totaled almost 76almost 76,00 USD,00 USD


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Thematic break-down of 74 research Thematic break-down of 74 research projectsprojects (analysis by Roman Mogilevsky –CASE-Kyrgyzstan)(analysis by Roman Mogilevsky –CASE-Kyrgyzstan)

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Assessments of research outputsAssessments of research outputsby Roman Mogilevsky, CASE-Kyrgyzstanby Roman Mogilevsky, CASE-Kyrgyzstan

Many projects had a clear focus on local needs and consideration of local Many projects had a clear focus on local needs and consideration of local specificity in every country specificity in every country

Kazakh projects were predominantly focused on the use of financial Kazakh projects were predominantly focused on the use of financial resources flowing into the country and establishment of industrial clusters resources flowing into the country and establishment of industrial clusters

Kyrgyz projects referred to tax policy and agricultural development Kyrgyz projects referred to tax policy and agricultural development In Tajikistan, researchers prioritized development of private sector and In Tajikistan, researchers prioritized development of private sector and

social-demographic problems social-demographic problems Uzbek labor market and entrepreneurship have become popular thematic Uzbek labor market and entrepreneurship have become popular thematic

areas for university faculty based in Tashkent and Samarkand. areas for university faculty based in Tashkent and Samarkand. In general, projects were about and in economics with a few projects In general, projects were about and in economics with a few projects

referring to industrial management and social policy. referring to industrial management and social policy. Majority of researchers managed to make the projects applied and produce Majority of researchers managed to make the projects applied and produce

practical recommendations practical recommendations Many studies were based on empirical data, including data from own Many studies were based on empirical data, including data from own

surveys. surveys.

For more information, please visit: For more information, please visit: www.ednet.edu.kgwww.ednet.edu.kg

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Center for Social and Economic Research in KyrgyzstanCenter for Social and Economic Research in Kyrgyzstan (CASE-Kyrgyzstan) was (CASE-Kyrgyzstan) was established in 1998. It is Kyrgyz independent non-governmental research established in 1998. It is Kyrgyz independent non-governmental research organization founded by the Center for Social and Economic Research (CASE, organization founded by the Center for Social and Economic Research (CASE, Poland). Poland).

The goal of CASE-KyrgyzstanThe goal of CASE-Kyrgyzstan is to assist to social and economic development of is to assist to social and economic development of the Kyrgyz Republic through research, training and advisory activities. The Center is the Kyrgyz Republic through research, training and advisory activities. The Center is one of the first think-tank-type organizations in Kyrgyzstan. one of the first think-tank-type organizations in Kyrgyzstan.

Fields of research:Fields of research: Research of a broad spectrum of topics:Research of a broad spectrum of topics: macroeconomic forecasting,macroeconomic forecasting, fiscal policy,fiscal policy, monetary policy, monetary policy, social policy and poverty analysis,social policy and poverty analysis, agricultural economics, agricultural economics, foreign trade, foreign trade, institutional changes and privatization, institutional changes and privatization, investment climate,investment climate, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.monitoring and evaluation of development projects.

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(CASE-Kyrgyzstan)(CASE-Kyrgyzstan)Main Projects:Main Projects: Analysis of economic and social problems of the country, publication of “Kyrgyz Analysis of economic and social problems of the country, publication of “Kyrgyz

Economic Outlook” (OSI);Economic Outlook” (OSI); Empirical analysis of farm profitability and investment climate determinants in Kyrgyz Empirical analysis of farm profitability and investment climate determinants in Kyrgyz

agriculture (USAID);agriculture (USAID); Training course “Basic Poverty Measures and Diagnostics” (World Bank Institute)Training course “Basic Poverty Measures and Diagnostics” (World Bank Institute) Complex assessment of the country’s economic, social and human development Complex assessment of the country’s economic, social and human development

(UNDP);(UNDP); Participation in preparation of the “Comprehensive Development Framework”, the Participation in preparation of the “Comprehensive Development Framework”, the

national long-term strategy of social and economic development (Administration of the national long-term strategy of social and economic development (Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic);President of the Kyrgyz Republic);

Preparation of a country study for Global Research Project “Explaining Growth” (Global Preparation of a country study for Global Research Project “Explaining Growth” (Global Development Network);Development Network);

Analysis of foreign aid and technical cooperation issues (UNDP);Analysis of foreign aid and technical cooperation issues (UNDP); Organization of World Governance Survey in Kyrgyzstan (UN University);Organization of World Governance Survey in Kyrgyzstan (UN University); Analysis of international trade of Kyrgyzstan (ADB, TACIS)Analysis of international trade of Kyrgyzstan (ADB, TACIS)

Executive DirectorExecutive Director:: Mr. Roman MogilevskyMr. Roman Mogilevsky Postal Address: Postal Address: P.O.B. # 696, 720017,P.O.B. # 696, 720017, Bishkek, Kyrgyz RepublicBishkek, Kyrgyz Republic Telephone: Telephone: (+996 312) 55 25 04(+996 312) 55 25 04 Fax: Fax: (+996 312) 59 56 63(+996 312) 59 56 63 E-mail: E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] [email protected], [email protected] Web site:Web site: http://www.case.elcat.kg/ http://www.case.elcat.kg/

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International donors: R&DInternational donors: R&D Tempus Tacis-Projects in Kyrgyzstan Tempus Tacis-Projects in Kyrgyzstan

www.tempus.kgwww.tempus.kg20052005 Recognition of qualifications through the introduction of the European Credit Transfer Recognition of qualifications through the introduction of the European Credit Transfer

SystemSystem Workshop zur Etablierung modularer Studienstrukturen/-kurse in KirgistanWorkshop zur Etablierung modularer Studienstrukturen/-kurse in Kirgistan20042004 Elaboration of Strategy for Transition to ECTS in Kyrghyz RepublicElaboration of Strategy for Transition to ECTS in Kyrghyz Republic Creating National Information Centres about the Bologna Process in the Kyrgyz Creating National Information Centres about the Bologna Process in the Kyrgyz

RepublicRepublic Formation équipes nationales promotrices de Bologne en Asie centrale et OrientaleFormation équipes nationales promotrices de Bologne en Asie centrale et Orientale System of Entrepreneurial activities support in Higher Education: Central Asian pilot System of Entrepreneurial activities support in Higher Education: Central Asian pilot

organizational modelorganizational model Education in Geodesy and GeoinformaticsEducation in Geodesy and Geoinformatics System of Entrepreneurial activities support in Higher Education: Central Asian pilot System of Entrepreneurial activities support in Higher Education: Central Asian pilot

organizational modelorganizational model20022002 M.S. in socio-economics: curricula developmentM.S. in socio-economics: curricula development Tourism and hospitality Studies in Central AsiaTourism and hospitality Studies in Central Asia

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The overall number of the projects in FP4, The overall number of the projects in FP4,

FP5 and FP6 is about 10. FP5 and FP6 is about 10.

In 2004-2006 there were 3 projects with KR In 2004-2006 there were 3 projects with KR participation. Two of them are in SSH. The participation. Two of them are in SSH. The PHOENIX project is a good example of PHOENIX project is a good example of Eropean and Central Asia cooperation.Eropean and Central Asia cooperation.

International donors: R&DInternational donors: R&D FP4, FP5, FP6 FP4, FP5, FP6

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INTASINTAS INTAS-INTAS-The The IntInternational ernational AsAssociation for the Promotion Co-operation with Scientists sociation for the Promotion Co-operation with Scientists

from the New Independent from the New Independent States (NIS) States (NIS) ((Former Soviet UnionFormer Soviet Union)) is an independent International Association is an independent International Association. For . For the last years it has been financed from the budget of 6 Framework Program ofthe last years it has been financed from the budget of 6 Framework Program of European Community, European Community, the main objective is the main objective is to promote East-West scientific to promote East-West scientific cco-o-operation between operation between countries -countries -INTAS members and NIS partner countries.INTAS members and NIS partner countries.

There are also two foundations that provide financing for research in Kyrgyzstan – There are also two foundations that provide financing for research in Kyrgyzstan – CRDF (Civil Research and Development Fund, USA, and ISTC (International Science CRDF (Civil Research and Development Fund, USA, and ISTC (International Science and Technology Center, Europe, USA, Japan) that also provide financing to research and Technology Center, Europe, USA, Japan) that also provide financing to research groups, but non of them do not finance research in social sciences and humanities.groups, but non of them do not finance research in social sciences and humanities.

In Kyrgyzstan – for ten years of INTAS activity in Kyrgyzstan there were completed In Kyrgyzstan – for ten years of INTAS activity in Kyrgyzstan there were completed about 30 projects in all scientific fields. From overall number of projects only 4 can be about 30 projects in all scientific fields. From overall number of projects only 4 can be referred to social sciences and humanities.referred to social sciences and humanities.

INTAS calls:INTAS calls: Open callsOpen calls Collaborative callsCollaborative calls Scholarships for young scientists.Scholarships for young scientists. Infrastructure actionsInfrastructure actions Strategic workshopsStrategic workshops Summer schoolsSummer schools Number of other activityNumber of other activity

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EFCAEFCAEurasia foundation Central Asia, USAID - is a non-profit organization that Eurasia foundation Central Asia, USAID - is a non-profit organization that was was

founded in 2005 as a locally-registered foundation, based in Bishkek, for the founded in 2005 as a locally-registered foundation, based in Bishkek, for the purpose of carrying on the work of the Eurasia Foundation (EF). EF is a privately purpose of carrying on the work of the Eurasia Foundation (EF). EF is a privately managed non-profit organization, which has been working in Central Asia since managed non-profit organization, which has been working in Central Asia since 1993. As of October 2005, EF invested more than $6 million in Kyrgyzstan to 1993. As of October 2005, EF invested more than $6 million in Kyrgyzstan to support local initiatives in support local initiatives in civic engagementcivic engagement, private enterprise, education, and , private enterprise, education, and public administration.public administration.

Supports projects in the fields of economic and business education, civic Supports projects in the fields of economic and business education, civic society, work of NGOs.society, work of NGOs.

Supports research projects as parts of the bigger project.Supports research projects as parts of the bigger project.

Priorities:Priorities:• Developing private enterpriseDeveloping private enterprise • Community Community ddevelopmentevelopment • Youth Youth ppolicyolicy • Helping raise the quality and transparency of higher educationHelping raise the quality and transparency of higher education • Financial Financial iindependence of the ndependence of the mmass ass mmediaedia • Developing state governance and Developing state governance and llocal self-governanceocal self-governance • Labor Labor mmigrationigration

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EFCAEFCA2005-2006 a project on the transparency in higher education and rating of 2005-2006 a project on the transparency in higher education and rating of

universities. universities. The transparency in education program aims to raise the quality and The transparency in education program aims to raise the quality and transparency of higher education. Several possible methods to achieve this goal transparency of higher education. Several possible methods to achieve this goal have been identified. The first stage has been to conduct research into the current have been identified. The first stage has been to conduct research into the current situation.situation.

8 pilot universities participated in the project (AUCA, BAFE, Kyrgyz-Turkish 8 pilot universities participated in the project (AUCA, BAFE, Kyrgyz-Turkish MANAS, KSTU, Law Academy, NSU, OshSU, Naryn SU).MANAS, KSTU, Law Academy, NSU, OshSU, Naryn SU).

Outcome:Outcome: research “Methodological basis for the comparative analysis of research “Methodological basis for the comparative analysis of curricula quality on business, economics, law, and information technologies curricula quality on business, economics, law, and information technologies in the Kyrgyz Republic”in the Kyrgyz Republic”

Main objectives of the research:Main objectives of the research:• To analyze factors that affect the educational process,To analyze factors that affect the educational process,• To develop quality evaluation criteria in the universities of KG,To develop quality evaluation criteria in the universities of KG,• To define a level of students; and faculties’ satisfaction by different aspects To define a level of students; and faculties’ satisfaction by different aspects

of educational process etc.of educational process etc.

www.efcentralasia.kg www.efcentralasia.kg

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International donors: education and R&DInternational donors: education and R&DSOROS foundation - KyrgyzstanSOROS foundation - Kyrgyzstan

Soros foundation – Kyrgyzstan was established in Soros foundation – Kyrgyzstan was established in 19931993. . Key fields of activities:Key fields of activities: Mass Media support,Mass Media support, Health care,Health care, Culture, Culture, Education, Education, Science, law and economicsScience, law and economics

For 2005 Soros foundation spent $ for 921 433 that makes up to 22 % of the For 2005 Soros foundation spent $ for 921 433 that makes up to 22 % of the total budget for other 13 programstotal budget for other 13 programs

(from the annual report for 2005 http://www.soros.kg/files/sfk_report/otchetfsk05_verstka.pdf)(from the annual report for 2005 http://www.soros.kg/files/sfk_report/otchetfsk05_verstka.pdf)

Supports research projects as parts of the bigger project.Supports research projects as parts of the bigger project.Main priorities – researches in the fields of education policy, public Main priorities – researches in the fields of education policy, public

policy, gender issues and civic society.policy, gender issues and civic society.

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International donors: education and R&DInternational donors: education and R&DGerman Academic Exchange Service (DAAD in German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD in

Kyrgyzstan)Kyrgyzstan) DAAD was opened in Kyrgyzstan in 1995.DAAD was opened in Kyrgyzstan in 1995. Mission – to provide academic exchanges between Germany and Mission – to provide academic exchanges between Germany and

Central Asia countries’ researchers. Central Asia countries’ researchers.

DAAD office provides assistance to Kyrgyz graduate, postgraduate DAAD office provides assistance to Kyrgyz graduate, postgraduate students, aspirants and PhDs to establish contacts with German students, aspirants and PhDs to establish contacts with German universities, find partners, define a research topic (if not defined universities, find partners, define a research topic (if not defined before) and to send them for studying or internship in Germany.before) and to send them for studying or internship in Germany.

A special program for aspirants and PhD for defense of their thesis A special program for aspirants and PhD for defense of their thesis in Germany and awarding a kandidat nauk degreein Germany and awarding a kandidat nauk degree

Many fellowships including Humboldt Fellowship Many fellowships including Humboldt Fellowship (http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/programme/new.htm) for (http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/programme/new.htm) for researchers on humanities and social sciences are provided and researchers on humanities and social sciences are provided and administrated through DAADadministrated through DAAD

www.daad.edu.kg www.daad.edu.kg

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International donors: education and R&DInternational donors: education and R&DInternational Research and Exchange BoardInternational Research and Exchange Board

IREXIREX IREXIREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve

the quality of the quality of educationeducation, strengthen , strengthen independent mediaindependent media, and foster pluralistic , and foster pluralistic civil societycivil society development.development.

EDMUND S. MUSKIE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (MUSKIE)EDMUND S. MUSKIE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (MUSKIE) The Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program (MUSKIE) is a program of the Bureau of Educational The Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program (MUSKIE) is a program of the Bureau of Educational

and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State, and implemented by IREX (International Research & and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State, and implemented by IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board). MUSKIE provides opportunities for Master"s level study in the United States to Exchanges Board). MUSKIE provides opportunities for Master"s level study in the United States to citizens from Central Asia. It also provides limited opportunities for doctoral study of approximately four citizens from Central Asia. It also provides limited opportunities for doctoral study of approximately four years in the United States to citizens from Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine.years in the United States to citizens from Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine.

Eligible Program Fields:Eligible Program Fields: Business Administration Business Administration Economics Economics Education Education Environmental Management Environmental Management International Affairs International Affairs Journalism and Mass Communications Journalism and Mass Communications Law Law Library and Information Science Library and Information Science Public Administration Public Administration Public Health Public Health Public Policy Public Policy

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