Local government reform in kyrgyzstan: opportunities, challenges, and approaches

Autores/as

  • Aaly Karashev The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic named after Jusup Abdrahmamov
  • Alexey Smutko Department of Advertising and Public Relations of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B. Yeltsin
  • Marat Alymkulov The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic named after Jusup Abdrahmamov
  • Asanbek Akmataliev Osh Technological University named after M.M. Adyshev

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20397/2177-6652/2024.v24i4.2896

Palabras clave:

Local government reform, Kyrgyzstan, Decentralization, Public administration, Governance strategies

Resumen

Objective: This study aims to assess the ongoing reforms in local government within the Kyrgyz Republic, exploring the challenges and opportunities these reforms present, and to propose actionable strategies for enhancing the effectiveness of local governance.

Methods: The research methodology integrates a comprehensive review of legislative documents, historical analysis, and current practices within Kyrgyzstan’s local government framework. It draws on both primary sources, such as government decrees and laws, and secondary sources including scholarly articles and expert opinions.

Results: The analysis identifies significant challenges in the reform process, such as inadequate integration of traditional governance structures with modern administrative requirements and varying degrees of success in implementing decentralization policies. It also highlights opportunities for advancing local governance through strategic reforms that incorporate both international models and local traditions.

Conclusions: The study concludes with specific recommendations for strengthening local governance in Kyrgyzstan. These include the establishment of a more structured framework for local self-governance, enhancement of financial autonomy, and greater public participation in the local government process.

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2024-07-20

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Karashev, A., Smutko, A., Alymkulov, M., & Akmataliev, A. (2024). Local government reform in kyrgyzstan: opportunities, challenges, and approaches. Revista Gestão & Tecnologia, 24(4), 318–333. https://doi.org/10.20397/2177-6652/2024.v24i4.2896

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