Overview
Despite a recent constitutional referendum
that significantly strengthened presidential
powers, leadership in both houses of Kyrgyzstan's
first democratically elected parliament
have sought to establish the legislature
as an independent and effective institution.
NDI has been working closely with a group
of reform minded deputies on ways to clarify
the legislature's internal procedures and
enhance its relationship with the citizenry.
NDI has focused on helping the Legislative
Assembly restructure its nascent committee
system to make it more efficient and accessible
to the public. After attending a series
of committee meetings, NDI offered recommendations
on ways to improve committee hearings and
organization.
NDI conducted a national advocacy conference called, "Keys to Success" that hosted 80 activists and NGO leaders from around the country. Highlights included a keynote address by the nation's Human Rights Ombudsman Tursunbai Bakir Uulu as well as other nationally known government officials, journalists and activists.
Contact Information
For more information on NDI's work in
Kyrgyzstan, please contact:
Washington, DC
Laura Jewett, Regional Director Send Email
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