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Within the framework of the “Working Program for the Implementation of the Information Policy Program on Combating Corruption of the Kyrgyz Republic,” a public awareness seminar was held at 91视频 with the participation of academic staff, administrative personnel, and students. Organized at the Rectorate Conference Hall, the program addressed the social, institutional, and ethical dimensions of combating corruption.

Deputy Rector Ibraev: “Transparency in Education Is Fundamental to Protecting the Future of Society”

Speaking at the seminar, Deputy Rector of 91视频, Prof. Dr. Almaz Ibraev, emphasized that corruption is a serious issue threatening not only specific sectors but also the future of states and the sense of trust within societies. Noting that significant steps have been taken in Kyrgyzstan in recent years regarding anti-corruption efforts, Ibraev underlined the importance of preserving transparency, particularly in the field of education. Prof. Dr. Ibraev stated: “Corruption, wherever it occurs, is a major danger and a social disease. Corruption in education, in particular destroys quality. Where there is no quality, it is impossible to speak of healthy outcomes. Every factor that weakens the education system also weakens the future of society.” He further noted that Manas University continues its educational activities in line with the principles of transparency and ethics, adding that no corruption cases have occurred at the university to date. “We will continue to work with the same sensitivity in order to preserve a clean and trustworthy educational environment,” he said.

Mukanova: “A Strategic and Scientific Approach Is Essential in Combating Corruption”

Nuryupa Mukanova, Secretary-General of the Anti-Corruption Business Council under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, stated that the council was established by Presidential decree in 2021 and that comprehensive activities had been carried out in cooperation with universities, state institutions, and civil society organizations during 2021–2022. She also recalled that the “2025–2030 State Anti-Corruption Strategy,” prepared under the instruction of the President, was adopted on June 5, 2024, and is currently being actively implemented. In her presentation titled “Assessing Corruption Risks, Causes, and the Effectiveness of Prevention Mechanisms,” Mukanova highlighted the importance of a scientific and data-driven approach in combating corruption. She explained that the conducted studies aimed to determine how corruption should be measured, which criteria should be used in evaluation systems, how findings should be communicated to the public, and how public awareness campaigns should be carried out.

Mukanova also noted that the studies covered various segments of society: the first targeted public officials working in state institutions, the second focused on civil society organizations, and the third addressed the business sector. The seminar additionally explored issues such as factors contributing to corruption within public institutions, strengthening institutional transparency, merit-based governance, and embedding ethical values into institutional structures.

Corruption and Ethical Behavior Discussed from a Social Psychology Perspective

As part of the seminar, Dr. Taylan Yurtbakan, a researcher from Istanbul Medipol University, delivered a presentation titled “Norms and Attitudes Toward Corruption in Social Psychology.” The presentation examined corruption from a social psychology perspective, focusing on how individual behavior is shaped by social norms, leadership styles, and social environments. Dr. Yurtbakan pointed out that the widespread perception that “everyone does it” normalizes unethical behavior in society, emphasizing that corruption is not only a legal issue but also a psychological and cultural one.  He stated that descriptive social norms significantly influence individual behavior, and that perceptions regarding the prevalence of bribery and ethical violations may encourage individuals to engage in similar conduct. Conversely, public messages highlighting ethical behavior can help reduce tendencies toward corruption.

The presentation also addressed the role of leadership, stressing that institutional leaders serve not only as administrative authorities but also as social reference points representing ethical conduct. It was noted that leadership approaches openly rejecting corruption and prioritizing ethical standards create positive effects on employees’ behavior. The seminar further highlighted ethical violations in education, including favoritism, relationship-based recruitment instead of merit-based selection, expectations of personal gain in exchange for grades, academic plagiarism, manipulation of research data, and remaining silent in the face of unethical conduct. Such practices, it was emphasized, undermine both educational quality and institutional trust.

The seminar, which attracted significant interest from participants, conveyed the message that combating corruption can only be achieved not merely through legal sanctions, but also through ethical awareness, social consciousness, transparent governance, and strong educational policies.