The issue of effective local management requires not only personnel changes but also a revision of the very system of power distribution. This was stated by Gulsharkan Kultaeva during a discussion on the results of President Sadyr Japarov's trip to the Jalal-Abad region.
The Problem of Centralization and Authority
According to Kultaeva, the main obstacle to the full-scale work of district and regional leaders is a multi-stage approval system. To resolve issues at the aiyl okmotu level, approval is required from district, regional, and often central government bodies.
Such an approach leads to delays in resolving problems that are urgent for the population. Kultaeva emphasized that for effective management, parity must be maintained between the responsibility imposed on leaders and their actual capabilities.
"Responsibility and opportunity must be equal."
In addition to bureaucratic barriers, the need to attract and retain strong personnel at the local level was noted. This is relevant following the President's statements regarding possible personnel reshuffles in the regions after his visit to the Jalal-Abad region, where the population is approximately 1.35 million people.
Context
Sadyr Japarov is the President of Kyrgyzstan. During a recent working visit to the Jalal-Abad region, the head of state expressed dissatisfaction with the work of local leaders and announced personnel changes.
