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Thematic Component: 4. Improvement of Cross-Border Cooperation
Country: Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan

The Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) recently organised an interactive workshop on effective communication tools for the representatives of local authorities in the border areas of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.

The main purpose of the workshop was to develop practical communication skills and tools among the target group, that would consequently contribute to a better provision of information to the Kyrgyz and Uzbek border areas’ population.

The 5-day workshop was held in two cites – in Osh, Kyrgyzstan (30 – 31 January) and Andijan, Uzbekistan (2 – 3 February). On 1 February participants visited the border crossing point and border area between two countries. This format allowed the local authorities’ representatives from Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to familiarize themselves with each other’s’ local contexts on the ground, as well as contributing to the development of a better mutual understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by each side.   

In particular, the experts introduced an effective communication framework, communication methods and tools relevant for the cross-border context, allowing the beneficiaries to improve their overall communication practices.

Furthermore, the workshop provided yet another platform for dialogue among the Kyrgyz and Uzbek local authorities that follows an historic agreement on the state border delimitation on 27 January 2023 and requires enhanced cooperation and communication from the two sides. 

It is worth noting that as a result of the workshop, the experts will develop a practical booklet on effective communication in the cross-border context for local authorities that will allow transferal of the acquired knowledge and tools.

The workshop was held within the BOMCA 10 Component 4, “Improvement of Cross-Border Cooperation”, aiming to contribute to the creation of better living conditions in border areas through local economic development, with a focus on human rights, gender equality and vulnerable groups.

This is also part of the Programme’s overall support to government agencies in boosting their communication activities.

Thematic Component: 2. Improvement of Detection Capacities
Country: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan

Border Management Program in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) released the Booklet on human rights, gender, eliminating sexual harassment and gender sensitivity issues in the framework of workshops that have been held in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. They were conducted in the framework of Component 2, “Improvement of detection capacities”, aimed at supporting law enforcement agencies in evidence-based investigations, specifically dealing with the detection and investigation of cross-border crime.

Thematic Component: 2. Improvement of Detection Capacities
Country: Tajikistan

From 24 to 26 January, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held a workshop in Dushanbe for representatives of border guard and law enforcement agencies dealing with INTERPOL issues. The participants from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Border Forces of the State Committee on National Security, Prosecutor General’s Office and Drug Control Agency, under the President of the Tajikistan, familiarized themselves with legal, procedural and technical solutions for cooperation with and the running of activities through INTERPOL.

Thematic Component: General
Country: Tajikistan

On December 28 the Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA10) officially handed over the various assets to the Department of the Food Security Committee under the Government of Tajikistan on the State Border and Transport with the total value of these assets is 9,980 EUR.

Thematic Component: General

ICMPD within the Border Management Programme in Central Asia, Phase 10 announces a vacancy of Administrative Assistant in Turkmenistan, Ashgabat (re-announcement).

The Administrative Assistant supports the Administrative Officer in the overall implementation of administrative services and ensures their compliance with corporate rules and procedures. S/he provides coordination and guidance on administrative and logistical matters related to organisation of project activities to Country Administrative Assistants on a regional level, in all offices.

The Administrative Assistant provides support to the implementation of the regional project activities. S/he organises project events and meetings being responsible for the logistical arrangements and DSA payments. S/he collects, compiles and organises inputs to meetings, project reports, presentations, communication materials and provides support to the formulation of new projects.

The deadline for submission is January 8, 2022.

All details and ToR at: https://careers.icmpd.org/Home/JobOpeningDetails?jobOpeningId=401

Thematic Component: 1. Institutional Development of Border Control Agencies
Country: Turkmenistan

From December 14 to 16 the Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held a national workshop in Ashgabat on risk analysis for representatives of the border guard, customs, law enforcement agencies and other state agencies engaged in the border management of Turkmenistan.

Thematic Component: 4. Improvement of Cross-Border Cooperation
Country: All region, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

From 13 to 15 December 2022, in Almaty the Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held an advanced training on project management cycle for Central Asian non-governmental organization (NGOs).  

Thematic Component: 2. Improvement of Detection Capacities
Country: Kazakhstan

From 6 to 8 December 2022, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held a workshop in Astana for representatives of the border guard and law enforcement agencies of Kazakhstan on cooperation with INTERPOL. The participants familiarized themselves with legal, procedural and technical solutions for cooperation with and running of activities through INTERPOL.

Thematic Component: 1. Institutional Development of Border Control Agencies
Country: Turkmenistan

From December 5 till 8, 2022, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held a national training of trainers (ToT, basic level) on document security in Ashgabat.

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