On May 26, the project team "Taalim-Forum" together with the researchers of "Pikir izildөl laboratoriyasy" (PIL) discussed and analyzed the qualitative data obtained in the first phase of the project "Distance learning to improve the quality and access to education in Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia and Tajikistan". Data from the qualitative phase of the study were obtained through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs) and participant observation. FGDs with students, teachers, parents, IT and educational service providers, system managers and others were conducted in Uzgen city (Osh region), Kochkor village (Naryn region), Uch-Korgon village (Jalal-Abad region), Ak-Ordo residential area and in new buildings near Dordoi market (Chui region). A series of discussions are also planned with Tajik and Mongolian researchers. The participants of the discussion considered the key categories of the research topic, such as: "distance learning", "digital competencies", "inequality", "quality of learning", "vulnerability" and "innovation" based on the data obtained. A preliminary analysis of the data will be presented to the Advisory Board for feedback and recommendations. Preparations for the next phase of the study (quantitative data collection) in Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, and Tajikistan are currently underway.