Kyrgyzstan
Welcome to the Kyrgyzstan page! The ILO acitivities in Kyrgyzstan are coordinated by the ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team and Country Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. More
Publications
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Application of key labour law provisions during the COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and the Russian Federation
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented countries with unprecedented challenges. While understandable given the unprecedented scale of the economic impact, one of the questions that can be asked in this respect is whether businesses that terminated workers and/or reduced their working hours, did so in compliance with the requirements of the labour laws of their respective countries. To shed some light on this question, the ILO commissioned research in five countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, namely Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and the Russian Federation. Researchers considered whether or not key provisions related to 1) the termination of employment; 2) the reduction of working hours; 3) annual leave; and 4) emergency provisions (i.e. state of emergency, force majeure, etc.) were applied in practiceю Based on the findings of the research, the report recommends that Government, in consultation with the social partners, ensure that legislative frameworks are emergency responsive and that a strategic compliance system is in place within which relevant institutions, such as courts and labour inspection services, can provide effective compliance guidance through the provision of advisory services and effective enforcement.
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Enhancing disability - inclusiveness of social protection system in Kyrgyzstan - Project brief
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Applying design thinking to develop new service models for inclusion of working age persons with disabilities in community and labour market in Kyrgyzstan. Final report
This report presents the results and the process of “Applying design thinking to develop new service models for inclusion of adult persons with disabilities in community and labour market in Kyrgyzstan”. The process included a research phase as well as a Design Thinking Workshop, both aiming at understanding and mapping different perspectives and needs of constituents and stakeholders working on the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the labour market and the social protection system in Kyrgyzstan.
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Kyrgyz Republic: Social Protection Profile
The social protection system of the Kyrgyz Republic has undergone several reforms on the level of individual programmes in the last three decades. Yet, significant gaps persist in both legal provisions and in terms of effective coverage, adequacy of benefits and access to social care services exposing all age groups to a wide range of risks throughout their lifecycle.
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Closing legal and policy gaps in maternity protection in the Kyrgyz Republic
This report documents the changes which have taken place in national policies and legislation related to maternity protection in the world of work since the Government received the reports and publications reviewing relevant laws of the Kyrgyz Republic from the viewpoint of provisions of the Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183) and the Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention, 1981 (No. 156); and it highlights ILO standards, which can assist specialists and experts in improving and implementing the maternity protection strategy in the world of work.
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Quick Guide to Budgeting Process in the Kyrgyz Republic
To make the budget more transparent for the population and civic organizations, one should cope with the following task: “Understand in order to influence.” It is commonly known that the budget plays a major role in the economy of any country. A careful study of budgets allows us to get an idea of intentions of the government, its policy towards distribution of financial resources. Budget reviews and public budget hearings organized by NGOs and research organizations have become an effective means of educating citizens about the budget. Such budget reviews and public budget hearings allow to find out how the funds are distributed and whether they are spent as intended.
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Diagnostic report. Transition from informal to formal employment: Extension of social protection schemes (maternity and unemployment) in Kyrgyzstan
The purpose of this inception report is to demonstrate an understanding of the problem and theory of change for the assignment (i.e., the role of social protection in facilitating the transition from informal to formal employment in the Kyrgyz Republic).
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Report with results of the informal sector survey in Kyrgyzstan
The survey of informal workers was conducted as part of the ILO project "Transition from Informal to Formal Employment" with direct involvement of sectoral trade union organizations. The survey results will be used by sectoral trade unions to expand their outreach and effective organizing among informal workers.
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Application of key labour law provisions during the COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and the Russian Federation
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented countries with unprecedented challenges. While understandable given the unprecedented scale of the economic impact, one of the questions that can be asked in this respect is whether businesses that terminated workers and/or reduced their working hours, did so in compliance with the requirements of the labour laws of their respective countries. To shed some light on this question, the ILO commissioned research in five countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, namely Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and the Russian Federation. Researchers considered whether or not key provisions related to 1) the termination of employment; 2) the reduction of working hours; 3) annual leave; and 4) emergency provisions (i.e. state of emergency, force majeure, etc.) were applied in practiceю Based on the findings of the research, the report recommends that Government, in consultation with the social partners, ensure that legislative frameworks are emergency responsive and that a strategic compliance system is in place within which relevant institutions, such as courts and labour inspection services, can provide effective compliance guidance through the provision of advisory services and effective enforcement.
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ILO-IPEC contributions to eliminate the worst forms of child labour in Kyrgyzstan 2005-2013
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Consultants trained to support Kyrgyzstan’s efforts to promote greening of enterprises
17 January 2024
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: 16-17 January 2024 Fifteen consultants who have been trained to support Kyrgyzstan’s efforts to promote greening of enterprises for a just transition toward low carbon economy met in Bishkek. They discussed interim results and lessons learnt from baseline visits and training conducted at the selected enterprises.
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Kyrgyzstan: support to enterprises for a just transition through greening process
30 November 2023
In October-November 2023, trained consultants finished their baseline analysis visits to 16 small- and medium-sized enterprises selected in consultation with the tripartite constituents.
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Kyrgyz Parliament calls for ratification of ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment (C190) during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
28 November 2023
In cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Parliament Council on the Rights of Women, Children and Gender Equality of the Kyrgyz Republic organized an ad-hoc meeting to mark the launch of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Against Women and Girls. The event focused on violence and harassment in the world of work and ratification of the ILO Convention No.190.
Multimedia
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Breaking Stereotypes
Rural women in Kyrgyzstan are successfully developing their own businesses at home instead of migrating abroad.
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Стереотиптерди бузуу
Кыргызстандын айыл-аймактарындагы аялдар чет өлкөлөрдөгү эмгек миграциясынын ордуна мекенинде өз бизнестерин ийгиликтүү өнүктүрүүдө.