Supported by: SlovakAid, a Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ programme
Activity: Study visit of Kyrgyz representatives in Slovakia – workshop and study visits of relevant Slovak institutions
Date: March 14-22.3.2009
Within the project, the workshop „Sustainability and Effectiveness of Civil Society Organisations in Kyrgyzstan" was implemented by NISPAcee and its Kyrgyz project partner, the Institution Social Research Centre, American University of Central Asia, in Bratislava, Slovakia in March, 2009. The workshop was organised in conjunction with a study visit to the relevant Slovak governmental institutions and civil society organisations (CSOs).
The Kyrgyz delegation included 10 representatives from Parliament, the Government and the 3rd sector. Members of the Kyrgyz Parliament were represented by Mr. Sabirov Alisher, Ms. Moldosheva Dinara, Mr. Zhamaldinov Ziiadin and Mr. Baitikov Asanbek. Also taking part in the delegation was Mr. Aidraliev Akylbek, Head of the Department on Electronic Governance from the Office of the Prime Minister. The Kyrgyz 3rd sector was represented by Mr. Mambetov Aidar from the Association of Civil Society Support Centres. The Kyrgyz partner institution was represented by a team of experts and managers - Mr. Baktygulov Sheradil, Ms. Alymbaeva Aida, Ms. Esengul Chinara and Ms. Konokbaeva Aida. Special guests in the study visit included members of the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Austria – Mr. Azamatov Alakunov and Mr. Muratbek Baihodjoev. The Slovak side was represented mainly by Slovak project experts – Ms. Gajdošová Ľudmila, Ms. Hricková Jana, Mr. Hodás Milan and Ms. Jasová Adriana.
The workshop programme focused on the following topics: relevant Kyrgyz legislation; the Slovak law-making procedure; E-governance in Slovakia; business enterprise of CSOs in Slovakia; Slovak practices in the area of defending common interests of the CSOs, and CSOs, democracy and law enforcement – the vicious circle and practice of Slovak CSOs.
In the frame of the study visit, the Kyrgyz delegation had the opportunity to visit the National Council of the Slovak Republic, to meet and participate in discussions with the heads and representatives of different sections, departments and committees. They also visited the standing advisory body of the Government of the Slovak Republic - The Governmental Council for Non-governmental and Non-profit organisations, the Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic - Section for Public Administration. A meeting and discussions with representatives of the 1st Slovak Non-profit Service Centre were also on the programme, as well a visit to the NISPAcee Secretariat and its library.