Kyrgyz Roundtable on Democratic Governance 1998

The democracy training project provides a specific and focused support of ongoing processes of democratisation and a strategic incentive to their intensification. Its overall objective is to further the development of democratic modes of interaction on all levels of society. In the long range, this implies institutional reforms as well as a strengthening of the nascent civil society. Given the multi-ethnic character of the Kyrgyz society, the main challenge to which the project responds is the need of democratic management of ethnic diversity. It provides representatives of the Kyrgyz society with the opportunity to devise new policies geared towards implementing mechanisms of peaceful inter-ethnic co-operation. (see Project outline)

The round-table of Kyrgyz and West European experts formed the first stage in the project. Its objective was to exchange information, to discuss mutual experiences in the organization and management of multi-cultural/multi-ethnic societies, to address specific problems, to develop solutions and - above all - to facilitate communication and to forge lasting contacts among the participants.

The round-table was organized in different panels addressing specific aspects of inter-cultural/inter-ethnic relations. The topics were selected during a preparatory meeting in March 1998. The main emphasis was put on discussion, debate and brain storming.

Each panel consisted of 3 to 4 experts. Each participant prepared a paper of approximately 5 pages including an analysis of the topic, experiences/ideas/policy recommendations and questions/discussion points to the other participants/experts. Oral presentations were based on the papers distributed in English and Russian before or during the round table.

International law and democratic governance in multi-cultural and multi-ethnic societies

NAME	ORGANIZATION	FIELD OF EXPERTISE	PANEL
de Guchteneire, Paul	UNESCO/MOST	management of societal transition
de Varennes, Fernand	director, Asia-Pacific Centre for Human Rights and the Prevention of Ethnic Conflict, Murdoch University	languages and multi-cultural/multi-ethnic societies	5
Eichenberger, Caroline	Institute of Ethnology, University of Basel	inter-ethnic relations	7
Garrone, Pierre	Council of Europe	human and minority rights, international law	3
Hofmann, Rainer	professor of international law, University of Kiel; chairman, advisor group to the Framework Convention on National Minorities of the Council of Europe	international law, minority rights	3
Hoskova, Mahulena	senior research fellow, Max-Planck-Institut für ausländisches öffentliches Recht und Völkerrecht, Heidelberg	international and constitutional law, human and minority rights in Eastern Central Europe	1
Jarmatova, Aigul	Dept. of Political Science, University of Geneva	political systems, international relations, comparison Swiss - Kyrgyz systems and societies, languages in multi-cultural/multi-ethnic relations	5
Kux, Stephan	Europainstitut, University of Basel	political systems, comparative politics, ethnic and minority issues	2
Müller, Andrea	Swiss TV	ethnic conflicts, role of media	6
Raczka, Witold	Institut International d’Etudes des Droits de l’Homme, Strasbourg	human and minority rights	1
Thür, Hans Peter	member of Swiss parliament, lawyer	international law, human rights, constitutional issues	2

NR.	NAME	ORGANISATION, POSITION	ADDRESS	TITLE OF PRESENTATION
1	Asanalieva Jamily Berlikovna	Issyk-Kul Institute, holder of history and social sciences chair	Kyrgyzstan, Karakol, Issyk-Kul State University Home add:Karakol, 50 let Kyrgizii st, 79; tel:(33922)2-65-70	Training the specialists of democratic governance in multiethnic society of Issyk-kul region	7
2	Asankanov Abylabek Asankanovich	Scientific centre „Muras“, director	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek 720043, Den Syopina st., 531-2, tel:(3312)24-50-02	Strong national minorities - strong state.	1
3	Barkyjokova Kakin	Independent TV „Ayan“	Kyrgyzstan, Naryn region, Naryn, Razzakova st,17,tel: 8(33522)24-667, phone/fax: 8(33522)24-414	Results of democracy	2
5	Bekturov Ermek Shakirovich	Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, lecturer of inernational relations chair	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek 720000, Kievskaya st.44, tel.(3312)28-47-33, 22-74-28, telefax:28-27-76	Role of higher educational institutions in democratic governance development in multiethnic and multicultural society.	7
6	Bogatyrev Valentin Vladimirovich	Head of informational and research centre of the Assembly of Peoples of Kyrgyzstan	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek Pushkin st., 78, room 1, tel.(3312)66-26-60	Legal maintenance of protection of the rights of national minorities in Kyrgyzstan:conditions, opportunity of development.	1/2
7	Chikeeva Zura Chymyrbaevna	Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, Law faculty, head of theory of state and constitutional law.	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek Chui av.,42,room 201, tel:(3312)29-23-60	Civil society:first expierience and perspectives of the development. Human rights protection in multiethnic society of Kyrgyzstan.	1/2
8	Karabaev Ednan Oskonovich	Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University,Head of International Relations Chair, Vice-Rector	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek 720000 Kievskaya st.,44,telefax:28-27-76, tel:(3312)22-74-28,28-47-33 E-mail: ofr@freenet.bishkek.su.	Tolerance as a condition of democratic governance in a polyethnic and polycultural society.	1/2
9	Miroshnichenko Larisa	Director of the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of the Higher school issues	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, 720005, Chui aven. 42, tel: (3312) 680129	Educational and Public Policy Measures to promote tolerance	7
10	Malabaev Bolot Nurbaevich	Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, Law faculty,lecturer	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek Chui av., 42, room 201, tel.(3312)29-23-60	Juridical protection of minorities rights.	2
11	Mursaliev Nurdin Asyrkulovich	Academy of sciences, Institute of philosophy	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek 720071 Chui av.,265-a tel.(3312)24-36-89	The role of selective technologies in polyethnical harmony.	4
12	Narozy Vladimir Vladimirovich	Council of Ukranian society of Kyrghyzstan „Bereginy“, Chairman	Home add: Kyrgyzstan Bishkek 720073, 5microdistrict,6-3, h. tel:(3312)47-49-68	Ukranian society of Kyrgyz Republic „Bereginy“:organization of the activity and perspectives of development in polyethnic society.	4
13	Nogoibaeva Cholpon Sultanovna	Republic centre of young scientists, President	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek Sovetskaya st.,4-a, room 605, tel:(3312)47-94-42	The activity of NGO works in creating the mechanisms of democratical management in multicultural space of Kyrgyzstan.	4
14	Raimjahov Abduhalim Raimjanovich	Association of Tadzhik,president;director of Kyrgyz scientific centre of gematology	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek 720017, Togolok Moldo st.,1, tel: 8(3312)66-38-00, 22-86-49	Association of Tadzhik is a part of the Assembly of peoples of Kyrghyzstan.	4
15	Sutenova Baima	Vice- President of TV corporation	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek 720000, Molodaya Gvardia st,59, Tel: (3312) 25-79-36 sword@iepii.bishkek.su	Democratization in Kyrgyzstan: problems and prospects.	2
16	Shukurova Dina Emilievna	Institute of regional studies	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek 720051 Geologichesky per., tel:(3312)28-17-71, fax:(3312)28-17-71 Email:dina@irs.freenet.bishkek.su	Kyrgyzstan-Switzeland:models of sustainable development of ethnic minorities.	2
17	Sydykova Leila	Institute of equal rights and opportunities	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, 72000Moskovskaya st, 150/22 Tel: 22 -23-05	National minorities and their partisipation in the process of elekcions and bodies.	2
18	Sydykova Gulmira	President administration, department of social policy	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek 720003,House of Government,President administration, depart. of social policy. Tel:(3312)22-54-59	New forms of governance of interethnic relations in Kyrgyzstan.	2
19	Tokusheva Kanchaim	Crisis Psychology Centre,consultant-psychologist	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek Mederova st,109, tel: (3312)42-68-89	Violence in family as focus of intercultural and interethnic conflicts in society	4
20	Tugelbaeva Bermeta Galievna	Association „Diamond“, President	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek 720001, Panfilova st,200-39, tel:(3312)222428 E-mail: root@diamond.freenet.bishkek.su	Strategies of democratic transformations in polyethnical States of Central Asia.	1/3
21	Urmanbetova Jyldyz Karybaevna	Institute of phylosophy and law ofAcademy of science	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek 720071,Chui av., 265-a,room 406 tel.(3312)25-53-21	General aspects of social transformation of Kyrgyzstan.	4
22	Usmanova Mahiba	International women centre Inter-S	Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek Baha st. 183 Tel. (3312)48-69-24, 44-51-86 E-mail: root@ktu.bishkek.su	Development of tolerance in multiethnic society	4

1.	Cooper, Jay	Project Director Counterpart Consortium	Kievskay str. 107, 4-5 floor, Bishkek tel: 61 00 22, 61 00 23, 61 02 61
2.	Epp, Martin	Director of the programme „Helvetas“ Foundation	Frunze str. 503, Bishkek Tel: 22 03 95; 22 59 27; 22 46 37 Fax: 62 06 52
3.	Müller, Markus	Director of the Office Swiss Development for Co-operation under the Swiss Embassy	Oruzbekov str. 116/2, Bishkek, Tel: 22 89 55; 22 55 17 Fax: 66 05 40
4.	Kulakovsky, Edvard	Public affairs officer under the US Embassy United Nations Informastion Service (USIS)	Frunze str. 199, flat 1, Bishkek tel: 21 36 32
5.	Tulegenov, Medet	Director of the education programme in the open society SOROS Kyrgyzstan Foundation	Abdumomunov str. 205, f2th floor, tel: 22 32 54; 22 38 29 fax: 21 09 48

1.	n.n.	The chairman of the Kyrgyz National Commission for UNESCO	Administration of the President
2.	Kubatbek, Baibolov	Legislative Assembly -Jogorku Kenesh	Abdumomunov str. 207, 720053, Bishkek, KR tel: 27 -14-60; fax: 22 -60- 35
3.	Alibek, Djekshenkulov	First deputy minister of foreign affair	Kurenkeev str. 264, Bishkek
4.	Emilbek, Kaptagaev	Kyrgyz Government, chairman of the state commission on religion related issues	Kievskaya str. 96-b, 720040, Bishkek, tel: 22-05-7
5.	Abdujapar, Tagaev	mayor of Osh city	Central square, Osh city, Kyrgyz republic