Background

The International Republican Institute (IRI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, organization dedicated to advancing freedom and democracy worldwide. Since 1983, IRI has worked to develop democratic institutions and ideals, carrying out a variety of international programs to promote freedom, self-government and the rule of law worldwide. IRI provides technical assistance in the areas of political party strengthening, developing civic institutions and open elections, promoting democratic governance and advancing the rule of law.

IRI will conduct 5 Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) throughout the country, particularly in Chui, Osh, Jalal Abad, Yssik Kul, and Naryn oblasts. IRI will introduce pro-democracy forces to the FGD process of identifying a target group, designing questions, and testing specific political messages that are of interest to political parties and individual leaders. They will be invited to work together with IRI on selecting target groups (in accordance with CISR guidance on participant selection), developing language for the FGD discussion guide, and generating political messages for testing on constituent engagement. Political parties and pro-democracy groups will use the FGD results to inform their communications and constituent engagement strategies (i.e., incorporating language used by FGD participants).

IRI will use this research to adapt strategic messaging consultations with political partners and beneficiaries.

Period of Performance
Date of Signature –November 30, 2023, with the option to extend for two additional years