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WHERE WE
WORK RPX
supports and strengthens the activities of nonprofit
organizations in developing regions. This approach
enables RPX to extend its reach around the world quickly
and efficiently, without establishing field offices or
hiring expatriate staff. Active regions include the
following:
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Belarus
| Dominican Republic |
Ecuador |
Guatemala |
Kyrgyzstan |
Rwanda |
Tajikistan |
Uganda |
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KYRGYZSTAN |
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Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/
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Background:
A Central Asian country of incredible
natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions,
Kyrgyzstan was annexed by Russia in 1864; it
achieved independence from the Soviet Union in
1991. Nationwide demonstrations in the spring of
2005 resulted in the ouster of President Askar
AKAYEV, who had run the country since 1990.
Subsequent presidential elections in July 2005
were won overwhelmingly by former prime minister
Kurmanbek BAKIYEV. The political opposition
organized demonstrations in Bishkek in in April,
May, and November 2006 resulting in the adoption
of new constitution that transfered some of the
president's powers to parliament and the
government. Current concerns include:
privatization of state-owned enterprises,
expansion of democracy and political freedoms,
reduction of corruption, improving interethnic
relations, and combating terrorism. |
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