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Kyrgyz Republic Political Process Program
Through the “Kyrgyz Republic Political Process Program” (KPPP), IFES is helping build an active and informed electorate within Kyrgyzstan that is more engaged with the political decision-making process and holds political parties, election authorities and elected leaders accountable.
Oct 1, 2016 - Sep 30, 2022
Programs & initiatives
Kyrgyzstan Political Process Program
Following a period of transition in April 2010, when a series of protests led to the ouster of an increasingly authoritarian government, Kyrgyzstan entered a period of significant electoral and political reform.
Apr 1, 2012 - Sep 30, 2016
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Kyrgyzstan Election Administration Support
Under this award, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) implemented “Election Administration Support,” a program designed to create a more professional, fair and legitimate electoral process in Kyrgyzstan following the political transition in April 2010.
Jun 2, 2010 - Nov 30, 2012
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Electoral Rights Fest in Kyrgyzstan Engages Youth in Celebration of International Youth Day
The Kyrgyz Republic Political Process Program celebrates International Youth Day 2021 with a week-long Electoral Rights Fest.
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IFES Holds Its First Voter Education Film Festival
IFES held a Voter Education Film Festival to share best practices, gather examples from around the world and create a video repository for IFES teams to use and refer back to.
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On Global Elections Day, Youth Voices Are More Important Than Ever
Today on Global Elections Day, IFES recognizes young people’s contributions to democracy and proudly commits to democracy for all.
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Training Election Commissions in Kyrgyzstan on Electoral Rights of Persons with Disabilities
In honor of Global Elections Day, IFES and local partner organizations conducted a two-day training on ensuring the electoral rights of persons with disabilities for representatives of Kyrgyzstan's Territorial Election Commissions.
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Breaking Barriers, Building Access: Creating a Culture of Inclusion in Kyrgyzstan
In an effort to increase civic participation among marginalized groups in Kyrgyzstan, in February 2018, IFES organized a contest for persons with disabilities, which provided them with an opportunity to design a project or activity that will increase access to decision-making processes. Aiperi, a participant from disabled people’s organization Nazik Kyz (“Tender Girl”), was awarded a small grant to make her project a reality.
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Women of IFES: Q&A with Renata Levovski
IFES’ leadership in the field is comprised of a cadre of women professionals with firsthand experience administering elections in every region of the world. In this Q&A, Renata Levovski reflects on her professional journey in democracy development, the different countries where she has worked and the many salient issues she has been able to address through her career at IFES.
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Democracy Camp Alumnus’ Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment
Ilyas Alymbek Uulu, who is 16 and uses a wheelchair, is one of an estimated 30,000 youth with disabilities in Kyrgyzstan. He performed the leading role in an IFES-supported public service announcement and later participated in one of IFES’ annual democracy camps, experiences which profoundly changed his life.