On August 29, 2022, the Round Table «Development of the research potential of Kyrgyzstan through PhD programs» is held within the framework of Erasmus Plus DERECKA The Development of Doctoral Education and Research Capacities of Kyrgyzstani Academy / DERECKA (609918-EPP-1-2019-1-KG-PKA2 JP).

Venue: Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic named after. K. Dikambaev, Bishkek, 720040, Erkindik boulevard, 36
The purpose of the round table is to discuss the results of the DERECKA project and develop measures for further cooperation between stakeholders on improving the content and quality of doctoral programs in Kyrgyzstan.

Tasks:
1.    Summarize the DERECKA project outputs (results achieved, strengths and weaknesses, lessons learned during implementation);
2.    Determine the necessary activities and conditions for the further implementation and improvement of the quality of doctoral programs in accordance with the needs of stakeholders;
3.    Consider and discuss the existing barriers and recommendations for improving the competencies of the teaching staff and attracting qualified specialists to academic and scientific work in universities;
4.    Improving the administration of supervising PhD programs;
5.    Discuss opportunities and necessary steps to establish long-term and sustainable cooperation between relevant government departments, specialized universities and the business community to train highly qualified personnel that meet the needs of priority sectors of the economy of Kyrgyzstan;
6.    Promoting a PhD culture among academia, stakeholders and the general public in Kyrgyzstan.

Members:
1.    Partner universities of the Erasmus + DERECKA project – «Development of Research Capacities of Kyrgyzstani Academia»
2.    Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan
3.    Other universities of the Kyrgyz Republic
4.    National Erasmus+ Office in the Kyrgyz Republic
5.    National Team of Experts on Higher Education Reform in the Kyrgyz Republic
6.    International experts providing assistance
7.    Representatives of the business community