Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Institute for Development Policy on improving digital literacy of citizens in the regions

“Кыргызское Отделение Интернет Общества” и “Институт Политики Развития” подписали меморандум о сотрудничестве по повышению цифровой грамотности граждан в отдаленной сельской местности.

На основании данного меморандума обе стороны обязуются перевести международные учебные материалы по повышению цифровой грамотности на кыргызский, русский языки, дополнить материалами местных партнеров по развитию, в том числе “Института политики развития” по вопросам финансовой грамотности для адаптации и включения в общий учебный модуль, обучат молодых людей, особенно в отдаленных, не имеющих доступа к интернету регионах следующим навыкам:

по цифровому туризму;

по цифровому маркетингу;

навыкам электронной коммерции в рамках проекта “Санарип Инсан”.

Также специалисты проекта “Tech4society” Кыргызского Отделения Интернет-общества проведут курсы по “кибербезопасности”.

E-commerce training of the project “Digital Citizen” in Bishkek

The second round of regional training of the project “Sanarip Insan” continued in Bishkek on April 14.

Training to improve digital skills of the population in rural areas, this time is held on the theme of “E-commerce”. Each participant of this training event learns how to take photos and videos (mobileography) of their products or services, edit them, create a text description (copywriting) and place them on different electronic platforms.

In total, more than 20 girls and young people took part in the training. During the training, students were able to create photo/video content for their products and post them on their social media pages.

At the end of the training, all participants were given certificates that they had been trained in “E-Commerce”.

The project “Sanarip Insan” is implemented by the “European Neighborhood and Association Council”, “Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter”, with the financial support of the European Union.

E-commerce training of the project “Digital Citizen” is in Kara-Balta

The second round of regional training of the project “Sanarip Insan” continued in Kara-Balta city on April 13.

This time the training to improve digital literacy is held on “E-commerce”. Each participant of this training event learns the basics of photography (mobileography), editing, creating a text description of the goods or services offered (copywriting) and the formats of placement on various electronic platforms.

All in all more than 20 women, girls and young men who are just starting or planning to start their own business took part in the training in Kara-Balta. During the training, students practiced taking pictures of their products, posting them online and offering them to their customers.

At the end of the one-day training, all participants also received certificates that they had completed e-commerce training.

The Sanarip Insan project is implemented by the European Neighborhood and Association Council and the Kyrgyz Internet Society, with financial support from the European Union.

E-commerce training of the project “Digital Citizen” in Kemin

The second round of regional trainings of the project “Sanarip Insan” took place on April 4 in Kemin.

The training to improve digital literacy this time is about “e-commerce. In particular, participants of the training have mastered photo-video shooting (mobilography), editing, creating text descriptions of products or offered services (copywriting) and formats of placement on various electronic platforms.

In total, more than 15 girls and boys took part in the training in Kant. During the training, participants practiced taking pictures of their products, posting them online and offering them to their clients. At the end of the training, all participants also received certificates that they had completed the e-commerce training.

The project “Sanarip Insan” is implemented by the “European Neighborhood and Association Council”, “Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter”, with the financial support of the European Union.

E-commerce training of the project “Digital Citizen” in Kant

The second round of regional trainings of the project “Sanarip Insan” took place on April 3 in the city of Kant.

The trainings to improve digital literacy this time are about “e-commerce. In particular, participants of the training have mastered photo-video shooting (mobilography), editing, creating text descriptions of products or offered services (copywriting) and formats of placement on various electronic platforms.

In total, more than 15 girls and boys took part in the training in Kant. During the training, participants practiced taking pictures of their products, posting them online and offering them to their clients.

At the end of the training, all participants also received certificates that they had completed the e-commerce training.

The project “Sanarip Insan” is implemented by the “European Neighborhood and Association Council”, “Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter”, with the financial support of the European Union.

E-commerce training of the project “Digital Citizen” in Talas

The second round of regional trainings of the project “Sanarip Insan” continued in Talas city on March 28.

Training to improve the digital skills of the population in rural areas is held on the theme of “E-commerce”. Training participants learned to take photos and videos (mobileography) of their products, edit them, create a text description (copywriting) and post them on various electronic platforms.

More than 30 girls and young people took part in the training. 

At the end of the training, all participants were given certificates of training on “E-commerce”.

We express our gratitude to Talas State University and the Alumni Association for their assistance in organizing the e-commerce training of the Sanarip Insan Project.

The “Sanarip Insan” project is implemented by the “European Neighborhood and Association Council”, “Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter”, with the financial support of the European Union.

E-commerce training of the project “Digital Citizen” in Talas region

The second round of regional trainings of the project “Sanarip Insan” continued in Talas city on March 28.

Training to improve the digital skills of the population in rural areas is held on the theme of “E-commerce”. Training participants learned to take photos and videos (mobileography) of their products, edit them, create a text description (copywriting) and post them on various electronic platforms.

More than 30 girls and young people took part in the training. 

At the end of the training, all participants were given certificates of training on “E-commerce”.

We express our gratitude to Talas State University and the Alumni Association for their assistance in organizing the e-commerce training of the Sanarip Insan Project.

The “Sanarip Insan” project is implemented by the “European Neighborhood and Association Council”, “Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter”, with the financial support of the European Union.

How does the “Sanarip Insan” project contribute to supporting the Kyrgyz government’s digitization efforts?

Kyrgyzstan has actively pursued digitalization over the past decade. In 2018, the country adopted the “National Strategy for Sustainable Development –2040,” which identified building a digital state as crucial for the country’s future. The key component of the strategy was the Taza Koom Digital Transformation Program, which later evolved into the five-year program “Sanarip Kyrgyzstan” (Digital Kyrgyzstan). The years 2018, 2019 and 2020 were designated as the “Years of Development and Digitalization of Regions.”

Under the President Sadyr Zhaparov, digitalization has become a key area of sustainable development. On September 7, 2022, President Sadyr Zhaparov officially stated that “Digitalization is the main trend in world development today. Kyrgyzstan is actively undergoing digitalization in public administration, economy, education, and the social sectors.”

The “Sanarip Insan” project, supported by the European Union, aims to enhance the country’s capacity by creating an ecosystem and enabling environment, providing digital skills training to various segments of the population, particularly to women and youth in rural areas. It also aims to support the government’s efforts in increasing employment opportunities, fostering entrepreneurship, reducing inequality, and promoting inclusive, innovative, and sustainable economic development.

The project aligns with the national policy of modernizing the education system through the inclusive and effective use of information and communication technologies in relevant institutions, educational establishments, and advanced training programs. It emphasizes the widespread adoption of best practices using innovative tools and the creation of equal opportunities for education and training, especially for vulnerable groups like young women, girls, people with disabilities, and migrants. The Sanarip Insan project closely collaborates with the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy, and the Ministry of Digital Development.

Launched in March 2022, the Sanarip Insan project aims to boost digital literacy among youth, women, migrants, and rural residents. It promotes sustainable development through the use of digital platforms, social media, digital finance, and information technologies for online commerce and entrepreneurship.

To achieve this, the project uses diverse methods such as offline training in remote areas, webinars on modern technologies, and podcasts reaching distant villages and international forums.

E-commerce training of the project “Digital Citizen” in At-Bashy village

On March 16, the “Sanarip Insan” project held a training in the village of At-Bashy.

The basis of the economy in the village of At-Bashi is animal husbandry, agriculture. Housewives are engaged in needlework, sewing a carpet made of felt -shyrdak. Recently, At-Bashi has been very popular with foreign tourists. Local needlewomen and farmers need basic digital skills to sell their products not only in Kyrgyzstan, but also abroad.

Training to improve the digital skills of the population in rural areas, this time is held on the topic “Electronic commerce”. In particular, the training participants learn in practice to take photos and videos (mobilography) of their products or services provided, edit, create a text description for them (copywriting) and place them on various electronic platforms.

More than 15 girls, women and young people took part in the training in Balykchy. During the training, the participants took pictures of their products in practice and posted photos on the Internet for presentation to their customers. Upon completion, all participants were awarded certificates stating that they had completed the training on “Electronic Commerce”. 

We would like to thank  the At-Bashy District Library and the “Center for Civic Education” of the Central Election Commission for their assistance in organizing training on “E-commerce”.

The “Sanarip Insan” project is being implemented by the European Neighborhood and Unification Council, the “Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter”, with the financial support of the European Union.