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Workshop on communications in extreme environments for science and sustainable development

Posted on by Aziz Soltobaev

On November 2023 we had a privilege to participate in the Workshop on Communication in Extreme Environments for Science and Sustainable Development held in Trieste, Italy. The workshop had been organized by our partner organization Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP). The workshop brought together researchers and practitioners who shared insights and expertise on building sustainable communication networks, use of low power internet of things as well as learning advanced technologies and protocols for connecting unconnected. We have explored how 6G networks, new forms of sattelite connectivity, non-terrestrial networks and underground communications could help connect the unconnected. The Days of Delay Tolerant Network and Lora mesh Labs helped to gain practical skills and learn new tools to consider in the future communication projects.

We as Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter shared our experience on using Internet of Things and LoRaWAN technologies for climate monitoring and early warning in mountainous areas. This 2-year project aimed to explore how LoRaWAN and Lora-enabled devices in conjuction with open source solutions could be utilized in extreme climate conditions, mountainous areas to monitor such natural disasters as mudflows, landslides, glacier lake outburst floods and help relevant decision makers to take mitigation actions.

Kyrgyz Republic has over 4000 lakes mostly caused by glaciers and located in altitude between 2500 and 4000 meters. Currently, there are about 5000 active landslides registered in the country. Over the last 30 years 593 landslide disaster events were recorded in Kyrgyzstan.

Our research project is funded by the Internet Society Foundation research grants component.

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Brief interview with participants of the 2-day training for trainers from the regions of Kyrgyzstan

Posted on by Azhybek Nurlanov

On November 16-17, 2023, in Bishkek, two-day training sessions on cultivating top experts and trainers in the field of “Digital Tourism” were successfully completed. This initiative was part of the “Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter” project, with financial support from the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and small business development in the regions.

Participants from 10 villages and cities across the country were selected for this training, which focused on the development of entrepreneurship and small business in Kyrgyzstan’s regions. Each participant received training in “Digital Tourism” and will share their knowledge with the youth and women in their regions as part of the “Sanarip Insan” project.

By clicking on the link below, you can see a brief interview with Aigerim by one of the training participants.

This project was funded by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed here represent the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department

Brief interview with participants of the 2-day training for trainers from the regions of Kyrgyzstan

Posted on by Azhybek Nurlanov

On November 16-17, 2023, in Bishkek, two-day training sessions on cultivating top experts and trainers in the field of “Digital Tourism” were successfully completed. This initiative was part of the “Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter” project, with financial support from the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and small business development in the regions.

Participants from 10 villages and cities across the country were selected for this training, which focused on the development of entrepreneurship and small business in Kyrgyzstan’s regions. Each participant received training in “Digital Tourism” and will share their knowledge with the youth and women in their regions as part of the “Sanarip Insan” project.

By clicking on the link below, you can see the story of Altynai, a participant from Talas, as she shares her goals and the knowledge she gained during the training.

This project was funded by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed here represent the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department

Feedback from participants of the training for trainers

Posted on by kyrgyzisoc

“The Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter,” with financial support from the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic under a project aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and small business development in the regions, conducted a two-day offline training on November 16-17 in Bishkek. The training aimed to prepare participants from 10 regions of the country to become selected trainers and experts in the field of “Digital Tourism”.

During the training, participants enhanced their knowledge of Digital Tourism and will now share their expertise with youth, girls, and guest house owners as part of the Sanarip Insan project.

Short interviews with some of the participants of the “Training for Trainers” can be viewed at the link below.

This project was funded by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed here represent the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department.

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Ernist Aidarali uulu is one of the winners of the Sananrip Insan project startup competition

Posted on by kyrgyzisoc

On 10 November 2023, the Innovation Centre hosted the final of the startup project competition “digital personality” with a total prize fund of 27,500 euros or 2.6 million soms.

We present the winners of the startup competition.

Ernist Aidarali uulu, the head of the FilterFish project, is one of the winners of the Sanarip Insan startup competition.

The FilterFish project is an underwater equipment. Every year the number of people dying from drowning is increasing, we can contribute to the prevention of such problems with this equipment, and in various water bodies it is possible to clean lakes from chemical substances with the help of a filter. Studying historical sites underwater to quantify aquatic creature species.

Ernst Aidarali uulu won the final pitching session with a score of 100.5.

Sanarip Insan aims to improve digital literacy among young people, women, migrants and people living in remote regions of the country. In particular, it suggests the use of digital platforms, learning the functions of social networks, digital financial applications, the use of information technology in online commerce and entrepreneurship, and ways of sustainable development through green economy. The project is implemented by the European Neighbourhood Council and the Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter, with the financial support of the European Union.

Nurzhan Taalaibekova is one of the winners of the Sanarip Insan project start-up competition

Posted on by kyrgyzisoc

On 10 November 2023, the Innovation Centre hosted the final of the startup project competition “digital personality” with a total prize fund of 27,500 euros or 2.6 million soms.

We present the winners of the startup competition.

Nurzhan Taalaibekova, head of the project “Digital Educator”, is one of the winners of the Start Up competition “Digital Personality”.

The project is aimed at improving the qualifications of English teachers and teaching English to schoolchildren.

Nurzhan Taalaibekova won the final pitching with a score of 93.6 points.

Sanarip Insan aims to improve digital literacy among young people, women, migrants and people living in remote regions of the country. In particular, it suggests the use of digital platforms, learning the functions of social networks, digital financial applications, the use of information technology in online commerce and entrepreneurship, and ways of sustainable development through green economy. The project is implemented by the European Neighbourhood Council and the Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter, with the financial support of the European Union.

Gulira Turat kyzy is one of the winners of the “Sanarip Insan” project stratap competition

Posted on by kyrgyzisoc

On November 10, 2023, the Innovation Centre hosted the Final of the Sanarip Insan Startup Project Competition with a total prize fund of €27,500 or 2.6 million soms.

Introducing the winners of the startup competition.

Gulira Turat kyzy, head of the project “Digital guest house”, is one of the winners of the Sanarip Insan startup competition.

1.Nomadsanarip Guest House Association (guest house network) will be established in Naryn oblast to provide guest house services to clients. The project also provides counselling services on improving digital and compliant guest house accommodation, starting and running a business, and sustainable development.

2.Registration of youth, young families and anyone interested in opening a guesthouse in Ak-Talin and At-Bashi districts of Naryn province (maximum 25 people).

3.Participants are provided with free training on opening, operation, attracting tourists, running the business of the guest house; at the end of the training participants open a guest house and begin to provide services to receive tourists. (the guest is responsible for compliance with the standards of the house, sanitary norms, installation of sanitary facilities, etc.).

4.A base of guest houses will be created, a co-operation agreement will be concluded with tourist companies of the capital and Issyk-Kul, Chui, Naryn stations, a unified website will be developed. (This website will include information about the address, photos, conditions and services of guest houses. Also the owners of guest houses will receive tourists through this site and follow their itinerary.

5.This project will create an additional source of income for 20 young families in Naryn oblast and will improve the quality of service of guest houses in Naryn region.

6. The project will establish an association “Nomad Digital Guest Houses” (guest house network) to provide guest houses with customers. The association provides services to the guesthouses for a fee. Each tourist is charged 10 per cent.

7.The services of Nomad Digital Guest Houses Association for the guest house business are provided on a fee basis.

Gulira Turat kyzy won the final pitching with a score of 92.5 points.

Sanarip Insan aims to improve digital literacy among young people, women, migrants and people living in remote regions of the country. In particular, it suggests the use of digital platforms, learning the functions of social networks, digital financial applications, the use of information technology in online commerce and entrepreneurship, and ways of sustainable development through green economy. The project is implemented by the European Neighbourhood Council and the Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter, with the financial support of the European Union.

Two-day training for trainers from the regions completed

Posted on by Azhybek Nurlanov

The “Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter,” with financial support from the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, has successfully concluded a two-day training program aimed at cultivating top experts and trainers in the field of “Digital Tourism.” This initiative is part of a broader project focused on enhancing entrepreneurship and fostering small business development in the regions.

Participants from 10 regions across Kyrgyzstan were selected to attend these offline training sessions held in Bishkek, led by renowned specialists and experts in digital tourism and marketing. Throughout the sessions, participants received comprehensive instruction on platforms such as Google Business, Google Maps, 2gis, Booking.com, WhatsApp Business, Instagram, Facebook, Airbnb, Shelter, Travelline PMS, and Edelweiss PMS.
Upon completion of the training, all participants were awarded certificates of achievement.

Note: Following the training, each participant will enter into a cooperation agreement with the Sanarip Insan Project. They are expected to share the knowledge acquired with youth and women in their respective areas and assist them in registering on the aforementioned platforms.

This project was funded by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed here represent the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department

Completion of training for trainers

Posted on by kyrgyzisoc
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“The Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter,” with financial support from the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, conducted a two-day training aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and small business development in the regions. The training focused on digital tourism and aimed to select and train participants from 10 regions of the country to become trainers and experts in this field.

Future trainers and experts in “Digital tourism” were provided detailed information on platforms such as Google Business, Google Maps, 2GIS, Booking.com, and digital marketing such as WhatsApp Business, Instagram, Facebook, Airbnb, Shelter, Travelline PMS, Edelweiss PMS.

At the conclusion of the two-day training, all participants received certificates. Following the training, each participant signed a cooperation agreement with the Digital Citizen Project. 

They committed to sharing their knowledge with youth, women, and others in their respective fields, as well as assisting them in registering on the aforementioned platforms.

This project was funded by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed here represent the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department.