Bishkek hosts 11th Annual Life in Kyrgyzstan Conference

The recent 11th Annual Life in Kyrgyzstan Conference brought together leading researchers, policymakers, development practitioners, and institutions from Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia and beyond. The event was jointly organised by the University of Central Asia (UCA), the Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ, Germany), and ISDC - International Security and Development Centre (Germany), with support from several international partners As a key co-organiser, UCA’s Institute of Public Policy and Administration (IPPA) played an active role in coordinating sessions and facilitating dialogue among researchers and policymakers. “This conference exemplifies UCA’s mission to generate locally grounded and globally relevant research,” said Professor Eran Edirisinghe, Dean of Research at UCA. “It is a space where data meets dialogue, and where evidence informs action for the benefit of Kyrgyzstan and the wider region.”