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2019
24 October 2019 | PRESS RELEASE
Experts Discuss Socio Economic Issues of Kyrgyzstan at Conference in Bishkek
The Fifth Annual Life in Kyrgyzstan (LiK) conference brought together over 100 participants from 10 countries, and served as an open and stimulating platform for intellectual exchange on social and economic changes in Kyrgyzstan, and Central Asia. The conference was aimed at promoting evidence-based policymaking, and gathered national and international experts from the government and public sector, development agencies, non-governmental organisations, academia and research institutions in Bishkek on October 23-24.
Experts Discuss Socio Economic Issues of Kyrgyzstan at Conference in Bishkek
The Fifth Annual Life in Kyrgyzstan (LiK) conference brought together over 100 participants from 10 countries, and served as an open and stimulating platform for intellectual exchange on social and economic changes in Kyrgyzstan, and Central Asia. The conference was aimed at promoting evidence-based policymaking, and gathered national and international experts from the government and public sector, development agencies, non-governmental organisations, academia and research institutions in Bishkek on October 23-24.
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07 October 2019 | PRESS RELEASE
Digital Transformation at Heart of Development Strategy for Kyrgyzstan
The three-day conference on Digital Transformation in Central Asia concluded yesterday (October 6) in Naryn with some broad ranging recommendations. Organised by the University of Central Asia, State Committee for Information Technology and Communications, and the High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic, with input from business experts, academics, technology professionals, and government officials, the conference identified technological trends facing Central Asia and recommended practical strategies. It is expected that the conference recommendations will underpin social and economic development strategies for the country and the region.
Digital Transformation at Heart of Development Strategy for Kyrgyzstan
The three-day conference on Digital Transformation in Central Asia concluded yesterday (October 6) in Naryn with some broad ranging recommendations. Organised by the University of Central Asia, State Committee for Information Technology and Communications, and the High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic, with input from business experts, academics, technology professionals, and government officials, the conference identified technological trends facing Central Asia and recommended practical strategies. It is expected that the conference recommendations will underpin social and economic development strategies for the country and the region.
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04 October 2019 | PRESS RELEASE
President Highlights Digital Transformation Goals for Kyrgyzstan
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic inaugurated the Conference on Digital Transformation in Central Asia (DTCA) on October 4 in Bishkek. This three-day international Conference is jointly hosted by the University of Central Asia (UCA), State Committee for Information Technology and Communications, and the High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic, and includes a day long session at UCA’s campus in Naryn.
President Highlights Digital Transformation Goals for Kyrgyzstan
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic inaugurated the Conference on Digital Transformation in Central Asia (DTCA) on October 4 in Bishkek. This three-day international Conference is jointly hosted by the University of Central Asia (UCA), State Committee for Information Technology and Communications, and the High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic, and includes a day long session at UCA’s campus in Naryn.
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21 August 2019 | PRESS RELEASE
Bishkek to Host Global Technology Conference in October
Preparations are well underway for the first Digital Transformation in Central Asia Conference to be held in Kyrgyzstan in October 2019. Organised by the University of Central Asia (UCA), State Committee for Information Technology and Communications, and the High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic, the event will provide Information Technology (IT) leaders the opportunity to connect with over a hundred Chief Information Officers and IT leaders within Central Asia and abroad, in both the government and private sectors. The DTCA conference is jointly organised with the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, which has designated 2019 as the Year of Regional Development and Digitalisation.
Bishkek to Host Global Technology Conference in October
Preparations are well underway for the first Digital Transformation in Central Asia Conference to be held in Kyrgyzstan in October 2019. Organised by the University of Central Asia (UCA), State Committee for Information Technology and Communications, and the High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic, the event will provide Information Technology (IT) leaders the opportunity to connect with over a hundred Chief Information Officers and IT leaders within Central Asia and abroad, in both the government and private sectors. The DTCA conference is jointly organised with the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, which has designated 2019 as the Year of Regional Development and Digitalisation.
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24 July 2019 | PRESS RELEASE
Master Plan Development Workshop Held in Naryn
Master Plan Development Workshop Held in Naryn
The University of Central Asia (UCA) held a workshop on town masterplan development, as part of the University’s Town Development project, from July 19-21 in Naryn (Kyrgyzstan). The introductory course aimed to enhance the awareness, knowledge and skills associated with master plan development exercises of relevant stakeholders, and created an enabling environment for town development, aligned with modern urban planning.
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23 July 2019 | PRESS RELEASE
Building Capacity of IT Instructors in Kyrgyzstan
Building Capacity of IT Instructors in Kyrgyzstan
The University of Central Asia’s (UCA) School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) held a graduation ceremony on July 19th in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) for 50 Information Technology Instructors from 26 secondary schools in Naryn and Osh Oblasts, who completed the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) training programme delivered by UCA. The ICDL training programme was implemented with the support of the University of Central Asia as an official operator of ICDL in Central Asia, and was conducted under the “Demilgeluu Jashtar” project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
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16 July 2019 | PRESS RELEASE
Programme in Natural Resources Management Launched at UCA
Programme in Natural Resources Management Launched at UCA
A post-graduate Certificate Programme in Natural Resources Management, launched on July 15th 2019 at the University of Central Asia (UCA), has enrolled 21 participants including faculty members and researchers of Badakhshan University, Bamyan University, Khorog State University and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) in Afghanistan.
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12 July 2019 | PRESS RELEASE
Central Asia Exceeds Global Suicide Rate
A 30-year literature review on suicide in Central Asia was presented at a Public Lecture organised by the University of Central Asia’s Cultural Heritage and Humanities Unit (CHHU) in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) on July 3rd. The lecture on Suicide in Central Asia: A Systematic Study of Risk and Protective Factors was delivered by Shahnaz Savani, Lecturer of Social Work at the University of Houston-Downtown (USA).
Central Asia Exceeds Global Suicide Rate
A 30-year literature review on suicide in Central Asia was presented at a Public Lecture organised by the University of Central Asia’s Cultural Heritage and Humanities Unit (CHHU) in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) on July 3rd. The lecture on Suicide in Central Asia: A Systematic Study of Risk and Protective Factors was delivered by Shahnaz Savani, Lecturer of Social Work at the University of Houston-Downtown (USA).
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09 July 2019 | PRESS RELEASE
UCA Wins AKDN Football Tournament
UCA Wins AKDN Football Tournament
The University of Central Asia’s (UCA) football team claimed victory at the Aga Khan Development Network’s (AKDN) Football Tournament on July 6th. Over 200 staff and friends of AKDN staff attended the tournament held in Bishkek.
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01 July 2019 | PRESS RELEASE
Kyrgyz Labour Market Not Ready for Growing Youth Population
Research at the University of Central Asia (UCA) has highlighted several areas that require immediate attention to mitigate high unemployment among youth in Kyrgyzstan. UCA’s Institute of Public Policy and Administration (IPPA) presented the findings of an assessment study on the “Labour Market for Youth in Kyrgyzstan” on June 20th 2019 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The event brought together representatives of state ministries and agencies, international organisations, and non-governmental organisations.
Kyrgyz Labour Market Not Ready for Growing Youth Population
Research at the University of Central Asia (UCA) has highlighted several areas that require immediate attention to mitigate high unemployment among youth in Kyrgyzstan. UCA’s Institute of Public Policy and Administration (IPPA) presented the findings of an assessment study on the “Labour Market for Youth in Kyrgyzstan” on June 20th 2019 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The event brought together representatives of state ministries and agencies, international organisations, and non-governmental organisations.
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