Dialogue Between Legislature and Civil Society (KG0019)

September 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020
Lead implementing agency The Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic

Commitment description
What is the public problem that the commitment will address? Currently, the interaction between the civil society and the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic is fragmentary, ad hoc and occurs only upon the initiative of the civil society.

What is the commitment?
1. Inventory of existing platforms of interaction between the Jogorku Kenesh and various groups (the civil society, the business community, etc.).
2. Drafting and adoption of amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic “On the Rules of Procedure of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic”.
3. Drafting and adoption of regulations related to the public expert platforms. How will the commitment contribute to the resolution of the public problem? The civil society has information about the involved groups and mechanisms of interaction and can use these mechanisms. In case of absence or inefficiency of the existing mechanisms, suggestions regarding improvements or suggestions of new mechanisms can be proposed.

Why is this commitment relevant to OGP values?
Accountability, inclusion of the citizens Additional information

Milestone Activity with a verifiable deliverable Budget
Task 1: Inventory of the existing platforms of interaction between the Jogorku Kenesh and various groups (the civil society, the business community, etc.)
Expected results: Analysis based on the inventory and recommendations. Funds of the development partners September 01, 2019 October 01, 2019 - Presentation of the results of the collected information to the Parliament - discussion, exchange of opinions, finalization. Funds of the development partners October 01, 2019 October 30, 2019
Task 2: Drafting and adoption of amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic “On the Rules of Procedure of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic” Introduction of amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic “On the Rules of Procedure of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic” providing for annual meetings of the Parliament with the representatives of the civil society. Funds of the development partners Funds from the republican budget November 01, 2019 June 06, 2020
3. Drafting and adoption of regulations for public expert platforms Establishing mechanisms for ongoing interaction and dialogue between Parliamentary committees, civil society and experts: 1) The format of interaction developed and adopted; 2) The committees of the Jogorku Kenesh have mechanisms of interaction that allow the MPs to receive expert conclusions and public opinion within the framework of implementation of parliamentary functions. Funds of the development partners Funds from the republican budget November 01, 2019 June 30, 2020