Kyrgyzstan on the Brink of Change: Japarov Announces Dissolution of Regions and Districts
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Kyrgyzstan is preparing for the most extensive overhaul of its internal governance system in the history of its independence. President Sadyr Japarov has announced the second stage of administrative reform, which will result in the complete abolition of the traditional regions (oblasts) and districts (rayons).
According to the head of state’s plans, the current structure—which includes 44 districts and 33 cities—will be dissolved. In its place, 20 districts (okrugs) will be created on the country's map. As Japarov explained during a meeting with residents of the Nookat district, this measure aims to optimize governance and reduce bureaucratic red tape. Effectively, Kyrgyzstan will transition to a more compact division where these new districts will serve as the primary administrative units.
The reform will not be instantaneous: the president has allocated approximately 3–4 years for the transformation. The process will begin with a pilot project—within the next two to three years, one region will be converted into an "okrug" to test the new management model. If the experiment proves successful, the model will be scaled across the entire republic. According to Sadyr Japarov, this cautious approach will prevent administrative chaos and ensure a smooth transition to the new state architecture.
The reform will not be instantaneous: the president has allocated approximately 3–4 years for the transformation. The process will begin with a pilot project—within the next two to three years, one region will be converted into an "okrug" to test the new management model. If the experiment proves successful, the model will be scaled across the entire republic. According to Sadyr Japarov, this cautious approach will prevent administrative chaos and ensure a smooth transition to the new state architecture.
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