Russia – Longtime CIPE partner in the Volga region the Saratov Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) distributed an electronic anti-corruption resource guide to 170 regional CCIs and 180 business associations. The guide provides a roadmap for the groups on how to train local experts on the examination of laws for corruption potential and how to advocate for changes in the laws. It is part of CIPE’s NED-funded Fighting Corruption through Legal Reform program.
Kyrgyzstan – The Corporate Governance School (CGS) held its second one-day educational seminar for 17 members of auditing committees on boards of directors in state-run companies. The participants represented key industries and sectors including energy, transportation, and finance.
Kyrgyzstan – The Development Policy Institute (DPI) held a press conference for 14 Bishkek-based journalists on the Kyrgyz government’s 2013 budget. Two experts, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Civil Society within the Ministry of Finance Azamat Akeleev and a representative in the Ministry of Finance Zootbek Kydyraliev, presented at the event. The draft law on the 2013 budget is currently under consideration in the parliament.
Kyrgyzstan – The Development Policy Institute (DPI) held a press conference for 14 Bishkek-based journalists on the Kyrgyz government’s 2013 budget. Two experts, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Civil Society within the Ministry of Finance Azamat Akeleev and a representative in the Ministry of Finance Zootbek Kydyraliev, presented at the event. The draft law on the 2013 budget is currently under consideration in the parliament.
Azerbaijan – The Baku Education Information Center (BEIC) took part in the annual A2 International Education Fair – attended by 5,000 people. During the fair, BEIC distributed 400 copies of an announcement for youth to participate in an economic and entrepreneurship development seminar series, a new CIPE-funded program.
Moldova – On September 13, the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives (IDSI) and partners in the National Business Agenda (NBA) working group held a consultative workshop with public authorities in relevant ministries. The purpose of the workshop was to create working relationships between representatives of business and government.
Kyrgyzstan – During the week of August 30 to September 5, the Association of Suppliers, Manufacturers and Distributors (ASMD) established a working group to formulate a policy that would create a single registrar of trademarks. The working group will also make policy recommendations to improve regulations governing the process of trade marking. ASMD also created a working group to discuss recommendations for improvements and amendments to the Trade Code in Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan – From August 6-10, 2012, CIPE partner the Corporate Governance School (CGS) established an Expert Group of three professionals who are experienced practitioners in corporate governance. The group is tasked with designing a curriculum for educational seminars for corporate directors of Kyrgyz companies, selecting seminar facilitators and preparing materials for a new corporate governance manual for companies.
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Kyrgyzstan – This week, the Karakol Businessmen Union (KBU) provided consultation to six private businesses in the Karakol region on issues such as preparing contracts, resolving disputes over property rights, registration and taxation. As a result of these consultative sessions, KBU saw an increase in its membership.
