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.
Since September 2005, IPP has implemented more than 50 projects in the following areas:
Support of the expert community by strengthening political analysis in KR and establishing partnership between decision-makers and experts;
Promotion of educational initiatives aimed at training qualified personnel in public policy (governmental structures, media, civil society);
Development of quality journalism in the country through effective professional development of journalists and promotion of international standards of journalism;
Promotion of the principles of public accountability, transparency and openness in decision making and administration;
Lobbying and advocacy of community service initiatives of civil society;
Human rights protection and promotion of justice and equality;
Providing the opposing forces of society with an independent forum for open and transparent dialogue;
Promotion of alternative methods of conflict resolution, assistance in establishing the institution of mediation in KR;
