IMPROVING THE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION SYSTEM OF CIVIL SERVICE IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

Abstract

This paper aims to analyse the recruitment and selection system of the civil service in the Kyrgyz Republic. The process is critical to improving the quality of the workforce and the effectiveness of public services. To achieve these goals, the authorities have improved the recruitment and selection system for public service based on merit. Merit-based recruitment helps to ensure the recruitment of the most talented people through fair and transparent processes, the better allocation of human resources, and the circumvention of corruption and nepotism. Based on a literature review and interviews with members of the Competition Committees, it was found that the current system faces several challenges, including the need for more transparency, insufficient capacity building, and weak performance management.

Keywords: Recruitment, Selection, Civil service, Civil Servant, Interview, Members of Competition Committee, Meritocracy, Competency-based recruitment.