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OSCE Academy Students Visited World Bank Group Office

On 15 January 2026, students from the Economic Governance and Development (EGD) Programme visited the World Bank Group office in Bishkek as part of their Good Governance in Central Asia course, led by Mr. Aibek Ashirov, Visiting Lecturer for the programme. During the visit, students met Mr. Hugh Riddell, Country Manager for the World Bank Group in the Kyrgyz Republic, and Ms. Damira Temirbaeva, Social Development Specialist.

15 January, 2026
OSCE Academy & GC Central Asia Mark Human Rights Day with a Joint Workshop

On 10 December 2025, the OSCE Academy and GC Central Asia hosted a workshop dedicated to Human Rights Day upon the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

10 December, 2025
OSCE Academy BA Students Visit KazGrain Industrial Plant in Tokmok

On 4 December 2025, BA students from the class of 2024–2028 visited the industrial grain-processing plant KazGrain in Tokmok city. The company specializes in processing grain and producing high-quality, certified flour and pasta under the trademarks “Aliya”, “Super Kelinka”, “Gulazyk” and “Bereke”. During the visit, the company’s staff organized a tour for the students, explained each stage of the production process, and introduced the key organizational procedures along with the company’s management practices. This visit became a truly valuable and informative experience for our students.

4 December, 2025
OSCE Academy Hosts Guest Lecture by Professor Won-Gyu Hwang

On 4 December 2025, the OSCE Academy hosted Professor Won-Gyu Hwang, Policy Advisor at the National Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic (APAPKR), for a guest lecture on long-term economic development strategies for the Kyrgyz Republic. Prior to the event, Professor Hwang was welcomed in the Academy’s library by Dr. Pal Dunay, Director of the OSCE Academy. During the brief meeting, Dr. Dunay introduced the Academy’s history, academic programmes, and ongoing research activities, providing Professor Hwang with an overview of the institution’s mission and contributions to Central Asia.

4 December, 2025
OSCE Academy Welcomes Delegation from the German Federal Foreign Office

On 3 December 2025, the OSCE Academy in Bishkek welcomed H.E. Monika Lenhard, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Kyrgyz Republic, who joined Mr. Matthias Vollert, Head of Division for the Southern Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Eastern Partnership at the Federal Foreign Ministry of Germany.The delegation was received by Dr. Pal Dunay, Director of the OSCE Academy, Dr. Shairbek Dzhuraev, Deputy Director of the OSCE Academy, and Dr. Sebastian Mayer, DAAD Associate Professor.

3 December, 2025
Netherlands’ OSCE PA Delegation Head Farah Karimi Meets OSCE Academy Leadership

On 1 December 2025, Ms. Farah Karimi, Head of Delegation of the Netherlands to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, and head of its ad hoc group on migration, as well as its former special representtive on Central Asia visited the OSCE Academy. Ms. Karimi, a member of the Senate of the Netherlands was met by the Director of the OSCE Academy, Dr. Pal Dunay, Deputy Director, Dr. Shairbek Dzhuraev, Head of the Research and Training Department of the Academy, Dr. Burulcha Sulaimanova, and Ms. Aiym Chotoeva, Programme Specialist for the MA in Human Rights and Sustainability (MAHRS) programme.

1 December, 2025
Training on “Digital Security and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Governance” Held at the OSCE Academy

On 29–30 October 2025, the OSCE Academy in Bishkek hosted a two-day training titled “Digital Security and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Governance.” The training aimed to enhance civil servants' digital competencies, raise their awareness of cyber threats, and strengthen the skills needed for the safe and effective use of innovative technologies in public administration and environmental management.

30 November, 2025
OSCE Model 2025

From 27 to 29 November 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, in collaboration with the OSCE Academy, brought together 20 youth representatives from various universities in Kyrgyzstan, including students from the Academy, for a Model OSCE event. This three-day initiative, facilitated by International Expert and Trainer Mr. Timur Yunusov, aimed to introduce the young participants to the OSCE through expert insights and simulated scenarios, enabling them to better understand the Organization’s processes and decision-making.

29 November, 2025
Annual Security Conference 2025

On 25 and 26 November 2025, the OSCE Academy hosted its Annual Security Conference under the title “Coming of Age: Central Asia and the OSCE in a Shifting Security Landscape.” This year’s conference scale extended beyond Central Asia, gathering panelists from around the globe ranging from Canada to Germany, Italy to India. The opening part commenced with welcoming remarks from Dr. Pal Dunay, Director of the OSCE Academy. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Volker Frobarth, Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the OSCE Academy, and Dr. Fabio Indeo from the University of Siena.

26 November, 2025
OSCE Academy Hosts Guest Lecture by Dr. Kadyrbek Sultakeev on Climate Shocks and Livestock Farmers in Kyrgyzstan

On 21 November 2025, the OSCE Academy welcomed Dr. Kadyrbek Sultakeev (AUCA) for a joint guest lecture attended by students of the MA in Economic Governance and Development (EGD) and the Undergraduate Programme in Economics.

21 November, 2025