LiK Conference 2024
Bishkek, October 09-11, 2024
The short version of the program can be downloaded here: short program
The detailed version of the program can be downloaded here: program
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2024 will mark the 10th anniversary of the Life in Kyrgyzstan Conferences held in Bishkek and 15 years of the Life in Kyrgyzstan Study! This landmark conference will once again be convened by the University of Central Asia’s Institute of Public Policy and Administration (UCA-IPPA), the Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ), and the International Security and Development Center (ISDC), with the additional support of ACTED, the American University Central Asia (AUCA), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the World Bank.
The LiK Conference 2024 to be held in the Orion Hotel in Bishkek on October 10-11, 2024. We will also have three online session starting already on October 09, 2024. In addition to the presentation of the Kyrgyzstan Development Strategy till 2030, a keynote speech, and 25 thematic sessions, the conference will feature the LiK Data Users Workshop, professional and academic networking opportunities, and a conference reception.
This year’s keynote speaker is Professor Martin Petrick from the Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany. Unfortunately, another planned keynote speaker, Dr. Asel Doolotkeldieva from George Washington University was unable to present due to unforeseen circumstances.
The Life in Kyrgyzstan Conference is an established annual event convened each October in Bishkek. It brings together national and international experts from academia, government, development agencies, non-governmental organizations, media and research institutions. The LiK Conference serves as a platform for exchanging leading-edge knowledge and experiences on recent socio-economic and environmental developments in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, with the aim of promoting evidence-based policy making.
We will hold the conference in a hybrid mode to allow both in-person and online participation. The languages of the conference are English, Kyrgyz, and Russian. Simultaneous translation will be provided.
There is no conference fee. Registration for participation in the conference without presenting a paper is done through this link: registration. For further information on the Life in Kyrgyzstan Study, please see www.lifeinkyrgyzstan.org or send a message to likconference2024@gmail.com.
The academic committee comprises 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).
Organising Institutions
University of Central Asia’s Institute of Public Policy and Administration 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.