In September and October 2012, the University of Central Asia (UCA) and the State Agency for Construction and Regional Development under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic held a series of roundtables for representatives of bodies of local self-government (Aiyl Okmotu) around the theme “Regional Development: Foundation of Reforms”. The roundtables – led by K. Narbayev, Head of SACRD, and attended by members of Parliament, representatives of the government, and deputy Governors of Oblasts – provided a unique forum to discuss the many issues relating to the socio-economic development of rural areas and the administrative-territorial reforms.