BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 17. Kyrgyzstan will
launch the second phase of its "Open Office: Area of
Responsibility" project in September after the first stage
confirmed the initiative's effectiveness.
According to the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers, Chairman of the
Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev announced the decision
during a government meeting.
"The first stage confirmed the effectiveness of the project, and
the second stage, involving the heads of state services, agencies,
funds and inspectorates, will begin in September," the Cabinet of
Ministers quoted Kasymaliev as saying.
Adylbek Kasymaliev said the project is aimed at increasing
government transparency, removing bureaucratic barriers, and
strengthening direct dialogue between state institutions and
citizens.
According to the Cabinet of Ministers, the first stage included
a survey assessing the openness, professionalism, and interaction
of government officials with the media. Based on the results,
several senior officials were commended for effective engagement
with journalists, while additional efforts were called for to
improve communication with the public, make official information
more accessible, and strengthen executive discipline.
Kasymaliev also instructed the Information Policy Service of the
Presidential Administration to begin preparations for the second
phase of the initiative.
According to Trend's analysis, the launch of the second phase of
the "Open Office: Area of Responsibility" project reflects
Kyrgyzstan's continued efforts to improve transparency and
accountability in public administration. Expanding the initiative
to state agencies, funds, and inspectorates is expected to
strengthen communication between government institutions and the
public while promoting higher standards of governance.
