At the international conference dedicated to Science Day, an important announcement was made regarding the allocation of funds for research projects of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, which has become a true inspiration for the country's researchers.
Leading scientists, academicians, professors, ministers, university rectors, diplomats, and representatives from industry in China, South Korea, and Vietnam gathered at the Academy of Sciences to witness an exhibition showcasing achievements in biotechnology, energy, engineering, digitalization, and agricultural technologies. These developments impressed with their relevance and potential.
Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov emphasized that scientific priorities must be adapted to modern challenges, including serving national interests, studying the unique nature of Kyrgyzstan, adapting to climate change, and integrating new technologies into everyday life. He also noted the need for a new scientific ethics and the maintenance of international cooperation. According to him, next year the Cabinet plans to significantly increase funding for science and is considering the possibility of doubling salaries for scientific workers.
“President Sadyr Japarov actively supports science, which has already led to salary increases and additional funds for the renovation of the academy's buildings. However, as is known, the results of scientific work take time. Currently, six projects have been launched, including the creation of a new seismic zoning map, for which 30 million soms have been allocated. The Language Institute is working on the development of the Kyrgyz language, and archaeologists are conducting excavations to study the region's history,” said the president of the National Academy of Sciences, Kanatbek Abdrakhmatov.
Plans include the establishment of a DNA laboratory for animal analysis. There are another 44 projects on the horizon, the implementation of which will require careful analysis and planning. Science is not a commercial enterprise, and the results of investments do not manifest immediately. The Academy of Sciences has 21 research institutes, among which the institutes of chemistry and biotechnology stand out particularly. “We are facing the problem of smog in Bishkek. The research of the chemistry institute is already aimed at solving it, and perhaps in two years we will see positive results,” he added.
According to Abdrakhmatov, the Academy of Sciences, which had significant influence during the Soviet era, will regain its authority and contribute to the economic, social, and cultural development of the country. He expressed confidence that young scientists will continue to achieve success, which will require perseverance, knowledge, and conditions for work.
The solemn event also included awards. For strengthening international scientific ties, the president of the Academy of Sciences presented anniversary medals to the ambassadors of China and Turkey, as well as to the UN representative in Kyrgyzstan and the rector of KGTU. Many scientists who have achieved significant success were also awarded medals and certificates of honor.
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The scientific potential of the country is currently represented by 82 scientific and scientific-technical organizations, employing more than 6,500 scientists, including academicians and doctors of science. In his congratulatory message on Science Day, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, noted that the history of science in the republic began in 1943 with the establishment of a branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences, which later became the Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz SSR.
By 1993, the academy acquired the status of National, and the state budget expenditures on scientific research last year amounted to 893 million soms, which is 50% more compared to 2020. Scientific research is currently being conducted by more than 8,000 specialists, including university teachers.
In 2024, 2,400 people were studying in graduate school, with the largest number in the medical, pedagogical, economic, and legal fields. More than 60% of graduate and doctoral students are women.
