LiK Conference 2024
Bishkek, October 09-11, 2024
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2024 marked the 10th anniversary of the Life in Kyrgyzstan Conferences held in Bishkek and 15 years of the Life in Kyrgyzstan Study! This landmark conference once again be convened in Bishkek on October 09-11, 2024. In addition to the presentation of the Kyrgyzstan Development Strategy till 2030, the keynote speech, and 25 thematic sessions, the conference featured the LiK Data Users Workshop, professional and academic networking opportunities, and the conference reception. This year’s keynote speaker was Professor Martin Petrick from the Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany. The academic committee comprised of Prof. Kathryn Anderson (Vanderbilt University), Yzatbek Berenaliev (ACTED), Prof. Tilman Brück (IGZ/HU/ISDC), Dr. Damir Esenaliev (IGZ/ISDC), Prof. Christopher Gerry (UCA), Aibek Ashirov (World Bank), Dr. Baktybek Kainazarov (UNFPA), Dr. Kanat Tilekeyev (UCA), and Prof. Nurgul Tilenbaeva (AUCA).
Program
DAY 1: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
18:00-19:30 PARALLEL ONLINE SESSIONS
SESSION 1.1 Environmental Change in Central Asia
Moderator: Irène Mestre, Geography, French Institute of Research in Central Asia and AgroParisTech
Alina Bychkova, Nottingham Trent University: Climate change narratives in Central Asia: vulnerability concerns and Soviet heritage
Yumi Toboé, Sorbonne Université: «Understand me… we are businessmen»: plastics processing companies in the recycling sector in Bishkek
Asel Murzakulova, UCA; Irène Mestre, Geography, French Institute of Research in Central Asia and AgroParisTech: Environmental change, agriculture and migration in Tajikistan: a systematic critical literature review
Anastasia Protassov, Université de Lille: Environmental peacebuilding in the Fergana valley: a comparative study of development approaches
SESSION 1.2 Food Security, Self-Sufficiency, and Agri-Economic Development in Central Asia: Insights from Case Studies
Moderator: Damir Esenaliev, IGZ/ISDC
Kanat Tilekeyev, UCA: Food self-sufficiency study in Central Asia and the Caucasus: the cases of Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
Salima Bekbolotova, IAMO: Food (in)security dynamics in Kyrgyzstan, 2013-2022
Emil Begimkulov, Promotionskolleg NRW: Do SME food processors in Central Asia with certification perform better than those without certification? Case study
Md Sofiullah, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences: Socio-economic assessment of existing forest and agroforestry production systems for walnut and apricot production in Kyrgyzstan
SESSION 1.3 Evolving Identities and Power Dynamics in Post-Soviet Kyrgyzstan: From Digital Activism to Decolonial Thought
Moderator: Bakhytzhan Kurmanov, UCA
Elvira Isaeva, Ministry of Economy and Commerce KR, Ritsumeikan University: Leader and peer influence: unraveling the impact of ethical and unethical behaviors on civil servants’ motivation in the KR
Philipp Zimmermann, Freie Universität Berlin: Decolonization in Kyrgyzstan
Bakhytzhan Kurmanov, UCA: Digital activism and authoritarian legitimation in post-Soviet Central Asia
Organising Institutions
University of Central Asia’s Institute of Public Policy and Administration (UCA IPPA) was established in 2011 to strengthen public policy in Central Asia. It provides in-depth analysis on current and emerging policy issues facing the region, and improves the analytical capacity of governments and civil society to use evidence in decision-making processes through professional development. The Institute produces analytical policy papers, policy briefs and peer-reviewed research papers on social and economic issues, public administration and public policy relating to Central Asia and Afghanistan. For more information on IPPA, please visit: http://ucentralasia.org/ippa
IGZ – Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops conducts basic plant research with a view to possible uses for vegetable and ornamental plants and the use of plant biodiversity. IGZ conducts interdisciplinary research at the interface between plants, humans and the environment, bringing together a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines in basic and applied research. For more information on IGZ, please visit: http://www.igzev.de/.
ISDC – International Security and Development Center is a non-profit academic institute based in Berlin, Germany. We conduct research to improve lives and livelihoods shaped by violent conflict, fragility and humanitarian emergencies, providing policy advice and building capacity on international security and socio-economic development. We are unique in the global research scene for being dedicated to work exclusively on the security-development nexus. For more information on ISDC, please visit: https://isdc.org/.
Partner Institutions
ACTED is an INGO working across 43 countries globally in pursuit of its triple mandate as a humanitarian, development, and environmental actor in response to the triple planetary crisis. Since 1996, Acted Central Asia works on strengthening civil society and good governance, gender equality, green economy, natural resource management and climate change adaptation, disaster risk management and emergency response. More information about ACTED can be found here: https://www.acted.org/en/.
American University of Central Asia (AUCA) is a multi-disciplinary learning community in the American liberal arts tradition with the mission of developing enlightened and impassioned leaders for the transformation of Central Asia. AUCA is the first university in Central Asia to offer US accredited degrees in liberal arts programs through a partnership with Bard College in the United States. With a current enrolment of approximately 1,500 students from over 25 countries, AUCA offers students a quality education based on an American college model with a credit-hours system, a liberal arts curriculum, and a commitment to freedom of expression and inquiry. The University offers 14 undergraduate educational programs and 9 graduate programs. For more information on AUCA, please visit https://www.auca.kg/.
UNFPA is the United Nations agency dedicated to sexual and reproductive health. Its core mission is to foster a world where every pregnancy is desired, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is realized. Since 1992, UNFPA has been actively involved in the Kyrgyz Republic, supporting the population and housing censuses, provision of reproductive health supplies, and the enhancement of national capabilities in integrated sexual and reproductive health services, as well as youth-friendly health services. Additionally, UNFPA has contributed to policy development in areas concerning youth, gender equality, and facilitated data collection and analysis. For more information on UNFPA, please visit https://www.kyrgyzstan.unfpa.org
The World Bank is an international organization dedicated to providing financing, advice, and research to developing nations to aid their economic advancement. By giving loans, and offering advice and training in both the private and public sectors, the World Bank aims to eliminate poverty by helping people help themselves. Since the Kyrgyz Republic joined the World Bank in 1992, the Bank’s financial assistance has amounted to over US$2,024 million. The World Bank support has helped the country to maintain macroeconomic stability, invest in strategic infrastructure, and improve access to social services. For more information on the World Bank, please visit https://www.worldbank.org.