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, 2010Evans School of Public Affairs, University of WashingtonInformation & 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 informationBolotBazarbaev Humphrey Fellow’10

2. 1OutlineCurrent situationDevelopment of the Technology Industry Measures of policy: Programs and ProjectsSummary

3. 2Outline1. Kyrgyz RepublicCurrent situationDevelopment of the Technology Industry 2. ICT: government policies, GDP indicatorMeasures of policy: Programs and Projects3. Telecom: fixed, wireless, InternetSummaryBeautiful mountains of Kyrgyzstan

4. 3501. Kyrgyz RepublicFiguresIn the heart of Central AsiaIssyk-Kul Lake

5. 48.72. ICT policiesGovernment policiesFiguresWinter in Kyrgzystan

6. 4.253. Telecom: Access to fixed telephone, mobile and InternetMobileInternetFixed2,500,000 750,000Subscribers482,10060%Penetration90%60%/90%Bishkek city (Capital city)

7. 64. GoalsCurrent situationDevelopment of the Technology Industry 5. TasksMeasures of policy: Programs and Projects6. PrioritiesSummaryU.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.eGovernmenteEducationeBusineseEducation: 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. 8Current situation7. Think globally, act locally: Installation of telephones in areas without previous phone connectionsModernization of the telecommunication networkCreation of the fiber-optic main communicationDevelopment of the Technology Industry Measures of policy: Programs and ProjectsSummaryKyrgyz Eagle

10. 9Think globally, act locallyCommunications DevelopmentThat was RussiaFASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTSUnfastenyour belts

11. 10SummaryPresent situationTHANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTIONby BolotBazarbaevMission is PossibleAdvancing ICTIt’s all in our handsAgenda: Top projects only