On March 14, 2022, the members of the Board and the Supervisory Board of the Republican Community of Mediators (RCM) met with representatives of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO), headed by the head Dilbara Maksimbekova.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the potential for cooperation within the framework of the project “Commercial Mediation in the Kyrgyz Republic (Phase 2): Response to COVID -19” implemented by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in cooperation with IDLO.

According to RCM representative Cholpon Omurakunova, with the program support of the EBRD and IDLO, success has been achieved in strengthening the institution of mediation in the country.

“Taking into account the new demands of society, we decided to improve the PCM website. Software support made it possible to create convenient access to the National Register of Mediators through the mobile version, and mediators, in turn, will be able to create their professional portfolios through their personal accounts. This simplifies the search and selection of a mediator for potential mediation clients,” Omurakunova said.

Director of IDLO Maksimbekova said that during the implementation of Phase 2 of the project for the development of commercial mediation in the Kyrgyz Republic, it is planned to carry out a set of activities in cooperation with RSM.

“We intend to hold information seminars on the topic of commercial mediation for representatives of small and medium-sized businesses. Effective settlement of disputes and disagreements will contribute to the sustainable growth and development of the country’s economy,” Maksimbekova said.

“Commercial Mediation in the Kyrgyz Republic (Phase 2): Response to COVID -19” is implemented by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in cooperation with IDLO and financed by the EBRD.