Digital Kyrgyzstan

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DCASA-KR - project for the development of the digital ecosystem in Kyrgyzstan

Main article: DCASA-KR (Digital CASA - Kyrgyz Republic)

Chronicle

2024

Due to the failed digitalization of tax in Kyrgyzstan, hundreds of dead opened personal accounts and forced to pay taxes

Serious violations have been identified in the tax system of Kyrgyzstan - more than 200 dead citizens are listed as tax payers, and personal accounts have been opened in their names, Jogorku Kenesh deputy Akbokon Tashtanbekov said at a parliamentary meeting on December 11, 2024. Read more here

State Information Security Center launched in Kyrgyzstan

In August 2024, the Kyrgyz government established the Center for Information Environment Research (TSIIS), which will be subordinate to the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy. He began monitoring and analyzing content on the Internet and the media in order to identify illegal materials that pose a threat to state stability and security. Read more here.

State region G-Cloud is being created in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is implementing a project to create a state cloud G-Cloud, which should be completed by the end of 2024. The transfer of government services to this storage facility may begin as early as 2025. This was announced on August 7, 2024 at the Ministry of Digital Development of Kyrgyzstan. Read more here.

2023: Spending 2.5 billion soms on digitalization of Kyrgyzstan in 4 years

On July 12, 2024, it became known that Kyrgyzstan spent 2.5 billion soms (about $29.4 million) on the country's digital transformation from 2019 to 2023. These funds were aimed at the development of the digital economy and the introduction of modern information and communication technologies in all sectors and spheres of the state.

According to the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan, in 2024, 600 million soms (about $7.1 million) are allocated from the state budget for the implementation of measures and projects within the framework of the new concept "Digital Kyrgyzstan 2024-2028." This amount is 100 million soms (about $1.2 million) more than allocated annually in previous years.

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The new concept of digital transformation of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2024-2028 provides for the implementation of more than 200 points, of which 89 events are planned for 2024. The plan includes measures to reform public administration, integrate government information systems, create digital infrastructure and develop artificial intelligence.

The concept pays special attention to the digitalization of key sectors of the economy and social sphere. In particular, it is planned to introduce digital technologies in health, education, agriculture, power, transport, construction and the system of social benefits.

Edil Baysalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, noted notable successes in the digital transformation of the activities of state bodies and the creation of a digital society. He also stressed the need to strengthen work on strategically important tasks and goals.

Within the framework of the new concept, it is planned to pay attention to the development of legislative processes, judicial and law enforcement systems in the context of digitalization. In addition, measures are provided in the field of disaster risk reduction, cybersecurity and personal data protection.^[1]

2022: Sitronics Group will help develop the concept of the "smart city" Osh in Kyrgyzstan

Sitronics Group on June 24, 2022 announced the signing of a memorandum of cooperation with the city hall of Osh of the Kyrgyz Republic. The parties discussed the implementation of the Smart City project in Osh. Read more here.

2021: Completion of the first stage of implementation of the agro-industrial complex "Safe City"

On July 8, 2021, it became known that the first stage of the introduction of the Safe City agro-industrial complex was completed in Kyrgyzstan. The project reduced traffic violations and road accidents. For July 2021, the implementation of the second phase was launched. Read more here.

2020: CCTV cameras will be installed throughout Kyrgyzstan

The Law "On External" video surveillance has been in effect in the territories Bishkek of Osh since 2015. MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS Kyrgyzstan proposed another version of the revision, which will oblige to install throughout the cameras country. This became known on November 27, 2020.

According to the updates, legal entities and individuals will have to equip the adjacent territories of buildings that are owned or leased by them with video equipment. The exception will be buildings and other objects owned by the state. Lists of objects will prepare local authorities.

The project was submitted for public discussion on the website of the Government of Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is confident that if the law is valid throughout the country, this will be an additional measure to ensure public safety^[2].

2018: Kyrgyz government and Huawei agree to implement Smart City project in Bishkek and Osh

In early 2018, the Government of Kyrgyzstan and the Chinese corporation Huawei signed an agreement on the implementation of the Smart City project. Interfax writes about this. The corresponding systems will be installed in the cities of Bishkek and Osh, as well as on three highways in the country.

Among other things, the agreement provides for the installation of anti-terror surveillance systems and complexes for automatic photo and video recording of traffic violations. The implementation of the project will take about a year and a half. In particular, systems for fixing traffic violations will be installed at 70 intersections.

Huawei investments will amount to $60 million. It is planned to reimburse the corporation for costs in about five years, including by paying fines. "Preliminary analysis showed that we will beat off before this deadline, but we have reinsured ourselves," said Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Sapar Isakov (quoted by Kabar news agency).

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