Institute for Public Policy

Institute For Public Policy

Sound policies and effective governance - ideas for action

About

Donors and partners

The IPP is an independent, non-profit organization. IPP activities are generously supported by:

Open Society Institute

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights

UK Department for International Development

National Endowment for Democracy

OSCE Centre in Bishkek

UK Embassy in Astana

Center for International Private Enterprise

German Embassy in Bishkek

Management System International

The IPP closely cooperates with a number of local partners, including:

The International Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of Kyrgyz Republic

The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR)

American University - Central Asia

OSCE Academy in Bishkek

Perspektiva Analytical Consortium

The Youth Human Rights Group

The Students` Union of Kyrgyzstan

Freedom House

International Relations and Security Network (ISN), ETH Zurich, Center for Security Studies

Voice of Freedom Central Asia – informational and analytical bulletin on Human Rights

Internews – Kyrgyzstan

Frontline Club - International Journalists Club

International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)

MediaNet - International Center of Journalism

Public Association “Journalists” – Media Center

Media Commissioner Institute

BBC Kyrgyz Service

Radio Free Europe – Radio Liberty Kyrgyz office

The Institute for Public Policy is a Bishkek-based independent organization that was founded in April 2005. It aims at promoting formation of a practice of public policy and development of mechanisms of constructive interaction between state institutions, civil society, mass media and businesses. The Institute supports partner relations with many participants of public and political processes and aims at involving the public in the process of decision making.

The Institute for Public Policy has been ranked among the top think tanks in Eastern Europe.
The Institute for Public Policy took 18th place in the list of top 25 think tanks in Eastern Europe according to the Think Tank Index Rating published by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program from the University of Pennsylvania.

Call for applications
Bishkek Press Club (BPC) grants you a unique opportunity to participate in the Summer school of international journalism”.

“Water-energy policy of Kyrgyzstan in the context of developing geoeconomic and strategic resource in Central Asian region”
On February 22nd, 2008 there was a round-table at Bishkek Press Club on the topic “”Water-energy policy in Kyrgyzstan” with the participation of experts on water issues .