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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the second president of Kazakhstan since independence, assumed office in 2019. In response to growing economic inequality and worsening socio-economic conditions, the government began moving away from its long-standing “economy first, then politics” approach. This shift included reforms to the electoral system, changes in party formation rules, efforts to strengthen parliament, and the decentralization of power to enhance local governance (Cornell and Barro, 2022).
The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) Central Asia office is announcing an open call for experts, analysts, and researchers to develop a White Paper as part of the project “Civil Society for Kazakhstan (CS4K),” funded by the European Union. (more…)
In recent years, the problem of land falling out of crop rotation has become increasingly acute in Tajikistan’s agricultural regions. Experts discuss water scarcity and management failures, while farmers expect negative consequences in the coming years. (more…)
The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) in partnership with the Public Foundation “Wings of Liberty” invites you to participate in the final offline event, “Project Results and Sustainability Strategy,” which will take place on November 28, 2024, at 3:00 PM in Astana. The event is part of the “Kazakhstan Uncensored” project, funded by the European Union. The project’s goal is to promote and protect freedom of speech and digital rights in Kazakhstan and to provide Kazakhstani citizens with reliable information about their rights.
The turtle dove, declared the ‘Bird of the Year’ in Tajikistan, is now practically non-existent in the country. Experts suggest that this is due to a complex of reasons related to the deterioration of environmental conditions.” (more…)
Various religious organisations in Kazakhstan actively engage in charitable projects helping their parishioners and others in need.
Various religious organisations in Kazakhstan actively engage in charitable projects helping their parishioners and others in need.
The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) and the “INIDI” Public Foundation held an information session on September 24, 2024, in an online format. The session focused on discussing issues related to the funding competition for experts writing policy briefs and white papers, as well as for applicants seeking funding for advocacy projects under the “Civil Society for Kazakhstan (CS4K)” project, funded by the European Union.
During the event, participants asked many questions regarding the conditions for participation, funding, and project organization. Below, we have compiled the most frequently asked questions and their answers.
Development of green tourism in Kyrgyzstan needs complex measures, experts say. In particular, the country needs the system and institutions that will be responsible for garbage recycling, as well as monitoring authorities that will work together with the civil society. (more…)
Measures of protection and adaptation of vulnerable groups remain on paper only and are not being implemented, experts say. (more…)