On January 24, Zamir Aiylchyev (from the Anti-Corruption Business Council under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic) led a seminar for 150 students at the Grand Conference Hall of Bishkek State University. The seminar focused on the topic, "Comparative Analysis of Anti-Corruption Practices in the Baltic States and Kyrgyzstan." During the event, Aiylchyev shared insights from his secondment at the Vilnius Institute of International Relations and Political Science, where he researched the successful anti-corruption strategies of the Baltic states. He also discussed ongoing reforms in Kyrgyzstan aimed at preventing and combating corruption.
During the session, he highlighted that corruption is a global problem that seriously hinders the social and economic development of society. The seminar compared the successful anti-corruption strategies of the Baltic states with those of Kyrgyzstan, analyzing effective mechanisms and their impact.
The main goal of the seminar was to share international experiences in fighting corruption and explore how these best practices could be applied in Kyrgyzstan. Students actively participated in discussions about different approaches to preventing and eliminating corruption. The experience of the Baltic states was considered a useful model, and the following key recommendations were highlighted:
- Expanding digital governance and open data platforms.
- Ensuring media freedom to promote transparency.
- Reforming laws in line with international standards and creating effective enforcement mechanisms.
In conclusion, the seminar provided students with valuable knowledge about the impact of corruption and ways to prevent it. Participants learned about the best anti-corruption practices of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia and explored how some of these methods could be implemented in Kyrgyzstan. The seminar successfully raised students' awareness of corruption and encouraged them to take an active role in combating it.
