Conference Programm
FINAL CONFERENCE
PROGRAM
DEFA CBHE Project “Development of the Financial Autonomy of Universities in Kyrgyzstan”
Date: November 11-13, 2025
Venue: I. Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University (KSTU), Conference Hall - 1/314
Moderator: Project Manager, Mirlan Chynybaev
Participants:
● Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic
● Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic
● National Office Erasmus+ in Kyrgyzstan
● Association of Higher Education Institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic
● DEFA project partners: (Otto von Guericke University (OVGU), Germany; Center (CESIE), Italy; University of Florence (UNIFI), Italy; Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov; International University of the Kyrgyz Republic; International Higher School of Medicine, ADAM University; Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs named after K. Dikambaev, Issyk-Kul State University named after K. Tynystanov, Osh State University, Talas State University, Naryn State University named after Naamatov, Ala-Too International University.
The event will be held in Kyrgyz and English.
Simultaneous translation will be provided.
November 11, 2025 | ||
13:30-14:00 | Welcome coffee and registration of participants. Conference hall - 1/314 | |
14:00 -14:05 | Welcome speech | Mirlan Chynybaev, project manager, rector of the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov |
14:05-14.10 | The importance of the DEFA project for higher education in the country | Nurlan Omurov, Deputy Minister Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic |
14:10 -14.15 | Welcome speech | Gulnara Isaeva, National Coordinator of Erasmus+ in Kyrgyzstan |
14:15 -14:20 | Welcome speech | Dogdurbek Chontoev, Chairman of the Association of Higher Education Institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic, Rector of the Kyrgyz State University named after Zh. Balasagyn |
14:20 -14:25 | Welcome speech | Stalbek Akhunbaev, Rector of the International Higher School of Medicine |
14:25 -14.40 | On the results of the implementation of the tasks of the work package "Management" (WP 6) | Mirlan Chynybaev, project manager, rector of the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov |
14.40-14.45 | Questions and answers | |
14.45-15.00 | Presentation of certificates | |
15:00-15:30 | Coffee break | |
15:30-16:00 | Steering Committee Meeting Project General Financial Statement |
Speaker, Nazgul Kurmanova |
16:00-16:15 | On the results of the implementation of the tasks of the work packages "Development" (WP 1) and "Preparation" (WP 2) | Philipp Pohlenz, Otto von Gerike University, Magdeburg |
16:15-16:20 | Questions and answers | |
16:20-16:35 | On the results of the implementation of the tasks of the work package "Implementation" (WP 3) | Roman Kalmatov, Osh State University |
16:35-16:40 | Questions and answers | |
16:40-16:55 | On the results of the implementation of the tasks of the work package "Quality Assurance" (WP 4) | Ainazik Omurzakova, International Higher School of Medicine |
16:55-17:00 | Questions and answers | |
17:00-17:15 | On the results of the implementation of the tasks of the work package "Dissemination" (WP 5) | Zhanara Baitugolova, Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs named after K. Dikambaev |
17:15-17:20 | Questions and answers | |
16:45-17:30 | Steering Committee Meeting Project General Financial Statement |
Speaker, Nazgul Kurmanova |
17:20-18:00 | Free time | |
18:00 | Welcome dinner (I.Razzakov KSTU) | |
November 12, 2025 | ||
9:30-10:00 | Registration of participants. Conference hall - 1/314 | |
| Project impact on partner universities and ensuring sustainability | |
10:00-10:10 | Osh State University | Speaker, Roman Kalmatov |
10:10-10:15 | Questions and answers | |
10:15-10:25 | Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs named after K. Dikambaev |
Speaker, Rita Kerimbekova |
10:25-10:30 | Questions and answers | |
10:30-10:40 | ADAM University | Speaker, Svetlana Sirmbard |
10:40-10:45 | Questions and answers | |
10:45-10:55 | Naryn State University named after S. Naamatov | Speaker, Ermek Baibagyshev |
10:55-11:00 | Questions and answers | |
11:00-11:30 | Coffee break | |
11:30-11:40 | Ala-Too International University | Speaker, Aikerim Sagynbekova |
11:40-11:45 | Questions and answers | |
11:45-11:55 | International Higher School of Medicine | Speaker, Ainazik Omurzakova |
11:55-12:00 | Questions and answers | |
12:00-12:10 | Talas State University | Speaker, Aigul Nuralieva |
12:10-12:15 | Questions and answers | |
12:15-12:25 | International University of the Kyrgyz Republic | Speaker, Ainura Adieva |
12:25-12:30 | Questions and answers | |
12:30-12:40 | Issyk-Kul State University named after K. Tynystanov | Speaker, Indira Imanakunova |
12:40-12:45 | Questions and answers | |
12:45-12:55 | Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov | Speaker, Burul Tashtobaeva |
12:55-13:00 | Questions and answers | |
13:00-14:00 | Lunch | |
14:00-14:50 | Training on Project Sustainability | Svetlana Sirmbard, ADAM University |
14:50-15:00 | Questions and answers | |
15:00-15:30 | Coffee break | |
15:30-17:40 | Discussion of financial reports of the project's partner universities (10 minutes each) | |
| Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov | Speaker, Nazgul Kurmanova |
| Otto von University of Magdeburg | Speaker, Philipp Pohlenz |
| University of Florence | Speaker, Elena Gori |
| CESIE ETS | Speaker, Elena Mazay |
| Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs named after K. Dikambaev |
Speaker, Baktygul Niyazaliyeva |
| ADAM University | Speaker, Nurkyz Suerkulova |
| Naryn State University named after S. Naamatov | Speaker, Ermek Baibagyshev |
| Osh State University | Speaker, Roman Kalmatov |
| International Higher School of Medicine | Speaker, Ainazik Omurzakova |
| International University of the Kyrgyz Republic | Speaker, Akzholtoi Abikova |
| Issyk-Kul State University named after K. Tynystanov | Speaker, Indira Imanakunova |
| Talas State University | Speaker, Gulbarchyn Chynybaeva |
| Ala-Too International University | Speaker, Aikerim Sagynbekova |
November 13, 2025 | ||
9:30-10:00 | Registration of participants. Conference hall - 1/314 | |
10:00-10:45 | Quality of the final report and requirements for it | Speaker, Elena Mazay, CESIE ETS |
10:45-11:00 | Questions and answers |
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11:00-11:30 | Coffee break | |
11:30-12:10 | Seminar: Strategic Planning and Strategic Opportunities of Universities | Philipp Pohlenz, Otto von Gerike University, Magdeburg |
12:10-12:20 | Questions, discussions | |
12:20-13:00 | Coordinators’ meeting | |
13:00-14:00 | Lunch | |
14:00-14:40 | Seminar: Targeted Agreements and Negotiations in a University Context | Mirko Steckel, Otto von Gerike University, Magdeburg |
14:40-14:50 | Questions, discussions | |
14:50-15:00 | Conference summary | Mirlan Chynybaev, DEFA Project Manager |
15:00-15:30 | Coffee break | |
15:30-16:30 | PMB meeting |
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15:30-16:30 | Working with the Erasmus portal (for partner universities) | Responsible: Aiguizel Bakalova |
16.30 | Departure of participants | |
