New amendments to the laws "On Public Procurement" and "On Education" strip several higher education institutions of exclusive privileges in financial management and procurement.
Transition to general legislation
According to the adopted document, universities under the jurisdiction of the head of state no longer fall under special provisions that previously distinguished them from other state educational organizations. Now, procurement in these educational institutions will be carried out in strict accordance with general public procurement legislation.
The changes also affect the financial operating model of the institutions. While state organizations of primary and higher professional education with special status could previously conduct financial activities outside the budget system of the Kyrgyz Republic, this rule has been abolished for universities under presidential management.
Implementation timeline
The law will enter into force 10 days after signing. Meanwhile, the Cabinet of Ministers has been instructed to bring the relevant regulatory legal acts into compliance with the new norms within three months.
