The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new resolution regarding the operation of the National Academy of Sciences, which operates under the auspices of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
According to this document, the following were approved: the charter of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, the regulations for the coordination council dealing with fundamental and applied research in the field of science and innovative technologies, as well as the procedure for electing members of the Academy.
As part of this resolution, the legal status of the Academy was also clarified, which contributes to enhancing the role of scientific expertise. New obligations have been introduced for the preparation of two reports: an annual national science report for the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and an annual report on scientific achievements for the Cabinet of Ministers for the reporting period.
In addition, the election of Academy members has been regulated: requirements for qualifications, age limits, and mechanisms for academic accountability have been established. Provisions concerning the code of ethics for Academy staff and measures aimed at preventing conflicts of interest during scientific and administrative activities have also been included.
