Press Box
OSCE PA human rights chair welcomes release of Zhovtis
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly human rights committee chair Matteo Mecacci (Italy) today welcomed the news that Kazakhstani authorities are set to release imprisoned human rights defender Yvgeny Zhovtis under a general amnesty later this month.
Efthymiou, Soares, Oliver meet OSCE Chair-in-Office Gilmore in Dublin
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Petros Efthymiou expressed support today for the Irish Chairmanship agenda, including internet freedom and conflict resolution, during a meeting with Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore.
U.S. Supports a Social Dialogue in the Textile and Garment Industry
The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its implementing partner the Solidarity Center, will support a conference on "Social Partnership and Tripartite Dialogue in the Textile and Light Industry."
ADB Improves Aid Transparency by Joining AidFlows.org
The Asia Development Bank (ADB) is helping provide a clearer picture of how much development aid is provided and received around the world by joining AidFlows, in partnership with the World Bank and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
ADB Launches Sustainable Energy for All at Delhi Event
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is co-hosting the Asia regional rollout of the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All today, part of the UN’s global initiative for achieving universal access to modern energy by 2030.
Habsburg Douglas hosts Kyrgyz Parliamentarians in Sweden
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Vice President Walburga Habsburg Douglas (Sweden) is hosting a delegation of parliamentarians this week from the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic on a study visit to the Swedish Riksdagen.
World Bank Group Boosts Assistance for Emerging Countries Affected by Eurozone Crisis
WASHINGTON, January 25, 2012—The World Bank Group announced that it is making $27 billion in funding available over the next two years for countries of Emerging Europe and Central Asia (ECA) impacted by the Eurozone crisis.
Multi-language Books Celebrate Diversity of the Kyrgyz Republic
On January 19, the U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Pamela L. Spratlen will sign an agreement with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Aga Khan Foundation to reprint over 90,000 copies of multi-language books for children.
U.S. Supports Debate Tournament on “Access to Quality Higher and Vocational Education”
The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development’s Education Loan Program, organized the Second Annual Republican Debate Tournament on “Access to Quality Higher and Vocational Education,” which brought together 50 teams of students from universities from every region of Kyrgyzstan. The tournament was held in the American University of Central Asia, in Bishkek, January 14-15.
U.S. Program Increases Access to Psychological Care for Vulnerable Communities in Osh
On January 18, at 10 a.m., the United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will open a center for social work at school # 24 in Osh City. This USAID activity is part of the Program on Improving Access to Health Services in Osh City, which is implemented by CitiHope International. The program supports Osh city communities including Cheremushky, Navoy, On-Adyr, Ak-Bura, Alymbek-Datka, as well as those in Kara-Suu Rayon (Kyzyl Kyshtak and the Furhkat/Shark areas, Maddy Kyshtak, Nariman).
