Kyrgyzstan

Key findings and conclusions at the national level

• Collaboration between the government and communities for assessment, planning, implementation and monitoring of risk reduction activities needs to improve to ensure the threats faced by the communities most at risk are addressed
• Lack of access to information and resources at the local level have resulted in risks from underlying vulnerabilities and dominant hazards being left unaddressed
• There is a need to adopt risk-informed developmental practices

Surveys undertaken in Kyrgyzstan

Our Views from the Frontline surveys in Kyrgyzstan were undertaken in 2019.

Who was surveyed?

We surveyed 1,095 random households, 161 civil society organisations, 156 local government representatives, and undertook 79 community consultations.

Risk locations prioritised

We prioritised three risk areas:

• Issyk Kul Region
• Jalal-Abad Region
• Osh Region

Communities surveyed

We surveyed people from 15 communities: Cholpon Ata, Karakol, Tamchy, Barskoon¸ Jarkynbai, Maily Suu (District 1)¸ Maily Suu (District 2), Kochkor Ata¸ Kok Tash, Mombekovo, Osh City (District 1), Osh City (District 2), Djany Nookat, Aravan, Kara Suu.

Our impact

Activities undertaken in response to community-level findings and conclusions

• Meetings with representatives of local communities in order to identify specific and necessary measures on how to increase the level of community participation in the process of disaster risk reduction led by the government
• Workshop for leaders of local communities and national authorities in order to engage communities in assessments, planning, implementation and monitoring processes
• Workshop involving local communities, civil society organisations and national authorities of the district in order to increase the level of responsibility of the local government

Impact of activities

• Stimulated mutual cooperation between local communities and local government departments – local communities have the opportunity to bring their needs and ideas to the attention of appropriate authorities
• Communities have a better understanding of the potential threat of disasters in their environment and the roles of community leaders in disaster risk reduction
• Disaster preparedness is now considered during community planning forums at the village level and the adoption of risk-informed developmental practices

Our project partners in Kyrgyzstan

Our Views from the Frontline programme is implemented by GNDR member organisations and partners in the country.

National coordinating organisation

• Human Rights Movement of Bir Duino

Partner organisations

• Ensan Diamond
• Nash Vek