The 15th International Seminar on Parliamentary Research Services, organized by the National Assembly Research Service (NARS) of the Republic of Korea, was held in Seoul. The event was attended by representatives of parliaments and research institutes from various countries around the world.
Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence
Participants focused primarily on the digital transformation of parliaments and the use of artificial intelligence in legislative activities. Experts discussed how AI could impact the quality of legislative decisions and the new challenges it poses to democratic processes.
The Kyrgyz delegation, which included Natalia Nikitenko, Director of the Center for the Development of Parliamentarism and Democracy under the Jogorku Kenesh, presented a report on the country's experience in analytical support for legislative activities and parliamentary research.
New International Platform
A significant outcome of the seminar was the creation of an advisory body for parliamentary research services. Heads of analytical units from 15 countries signed a declaration establishing a platform for professional cooperation and knowledge exchange. Kyrgyzstan joined this body alongside Austria, Algeria, and Germany.
