Internet Access and Training Program (IATP)

IATP centers in Kyrgyzstan hosted a series of online discussions in May to address the issues surrounding labor emigration from the country. Between 350,000 to 500,000 Kyrgyz nationals, out of an overall population of roughly 6 million, work either seasonally or full-time in foreign countries, according to some estimates. While labor migration brings money into the economy from abroad, some leaving the country are well-educated, energetic, and experienced people who often take their families with them.

IATP centers in Kyrgyzstan hosted a series of online discussions in May to address the issues surrounding labor emigration from the country. Between 350,000 to 500,000 Kyrgyz nationals, out of an overall population of roughly 6 million, work either seasonally or full-time in foreign countries, according to some estimates. While labor migration brings money into the economy from abroad, some leaving the country are well-educated, energetic, and experienced people who often take their families with them.

In May, over 100 government officials of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Ukraine received basic computer and Internet training at IATP centers across Eurasia. Developing better computer skills among government officials has a direct impact on the services provided to citizens and diminishes many bureaucratic steps in the process.

In May, over 100 government officials of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Ukraine received basic computer and Internet training at IATP centers across Eurasia. Developing better computer skills among government officials has a direct impact on the services provided to citizens and diminishes many bureaucratic steps in the process.

In May IATP engaged in wide variety of activities aimed at youth development such as healthy lifestyle campaigns, conflict mitigation seminars and labor rights workshops.

In May IATP engaged in wide variety of activities aimed at youth development such as healthy lifestyle campaigns, conflict mitigation seminars and labor rights workshops.

In May, IATP continued its Migration Management project, which has helped mitigate the potential dangers and difficulties of seeking work overseas. Project activities in May included an online discussion for residents of eight Eurasian countries to share their migration experiences, informational events in IATP centers across Tajikistan, and even an informational film screening about migration at the Kulyab Airport for potential labor migrants. An economy devastated by the 1990's civil war has led to the emigration of Tajiks seeking better opportunities abroad. According to unofficial data, today more than one million of Tajik citizens go abroad for seasonal work.

In May, IATP continued its Migration Management project, which has helped mitigate the potential dangers and difficulties of seeking work overseas. Project activities in May included an online discussion for residents of eight Eurasian countries to share their migration experiences, informational events in IATP centers across Tajikistan, and even an informational film screening about migration at the Kulyab Airport for potential labor migrants. An economy devastated by the 1990's civil war has led to the emigration of Tajiks seeking better opportunities abroad. According to unofficial data, today more than one million of Tajik citizens go abroad for seasonal work.

For the last six months, IATP supported the development of the first online network for women in Turkmenistan, as well as four other websites, as the result of a series of initiatives with women of a variety of backgrounds and ages. IATP offered free IT trainings, online consultations, and cross-border discussions with recognized specialists, which aimed to address issues related to gender-related inequality.

For the last six months, IATP supported the development of the first online network for women in Turkmenistan, as well as four other websites, as the result of a series of initiatives with women of a variety of backgrounds and ages. IATP offered free IT trainings, online consultations, and cross-border discussions with recognized specialists, which aimed to address issues related to gender-related inequality.