The document discusses information and communication technology (ICT) development in Kyrgyzstan. It provides an overview of the current situation of ICT and telecommunications in the country, including government policies to support the industry and statistics on mobile, internet, and fixed telephone access. The document outlines Kyrgyzstan's goals to modernize its telecommunications network through projects that expand telephone access to rural areas, install fiber optic infrastructure, and advance the overall development of the technology industry in support of an information society.

1. June 1, 2010 Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington Information & Communications Technology Development in Kyrgyzstan “rise of the machines” Information & Communications Technology Development in Kyrgyzstan “rise of the machines” Information and communication technologies (ICT) is an umbrella term that covers all advanced technologies in manipulating and communicating information BolotBazarbaev Humphrey Fellow’10

2. 1 Outline Current situation Development of the Technology Industry Measures of policy: Programs and Projects Summary

3. 2 Outline 1. Kyrgyz Republic Current situation Development of the Technology Industry 2. ICT: government policies, GDP indicator Measures of policy: Programs and Projects 3. Telecom: fixed, wireless, Internet Summary Beautiful mountains of Kyrgyzstan

4. 3 50 1. Kyrgyz Republic Figures In the heart of Central Asia Issyk-Kul Lake

5. 4 8.7 2. ICT policies Government policies Figures Winter in Kyrgzystan

6. 4.2 5 3. Telecom: Access to fixed telephone, mobile and Internet Mobile Internet Fixed 2,500,000 750,000 Subscribers 482,100 60% Penetration 90% 60%/90% Bishkek city (Capital city)

7. 6 4. Goals Current situation Development of the Technology Industry 5. Tasks Measures of policy: Programs and Projects 6. Priorities Summary U.S. Air base in Kyrgyzstan

8. An information societyis a society in which the creation, distribution, diffusion, use, integration and manipulation of information is a significant economic, political, and cultural activity. eGovernment eEducation eBusines eEducation: the process of (online) learning where computers are used at each possible step of the process: enrollment, instruction design, content delivery, evaluation, assessment and support. eGovernment : use of ICT to provide and improve government services, transactions and interactions with citizens, businesses, and other arms of government. eBusiness: the utilization of ICT in support of all the activities of business. Traditional Kyrgyz carpet “Shyrdak”

9. 8 Current situation 7. Think globally, act locally: Installation of telephones in areas without previous phone connections Modernization of the telecommunication network Creation of the fiber-optic main communication Development of the Technology Industry Measures of policy: Programs and Projects Summary Kyrgyz Eagle

10. 9 Think globally, act locally Communications Development That was Russia FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS Unfastenyour belts

11. 10 Summary Present situation THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION by BolotBazarbaev Mission is Possible Advancing ICT It’s all in our hands Agenda: Top projects only