On May 24, the Swiss-supported “Public Service Improvement” project shared the interim results of its second phase (2019–2024) in Bishkek. It has significantly enhanced the quality of municipal services in Kyrgyzstan, including waste management, drinking water supply, landscaping (greenery), street lighting, and many more.
Today, on May 16, the vibrant “Village Day 2024” fair has been successfully hosted in the scenic village of Gulcho, marking a milestone in local development and international cooperation. This event was a collaborative effort between the Swiss Bai Alai Program, Alai District State Administration, and Osh Regional State Administration, underlining a robust 30-year partnership between Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan, May 14, 2024—To promote digital economies and support the growth of early-stage tech startups in Central Asia, IFC will invest up to $5 million in Sturgeon Emerging Opportunities II, LP a new venture capital fund managed by Sturgeon Capital, a major venture capital investor.
On 14 May, a high-level delegation from the Government of Switzerland will arrive in Bishkek to strengthen cooperation ties with the Kyrgyz Republic and familiarize with the results of the Swiss-funded projects implemented in Kyrgyzstan.
On April 26, the Swiss Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Dr. Olivier Bangerter, and the Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in the Kyrgyz Republic Dr. Barkat Fazal jointly awarded the participants of the workshop on Integrated Planning and Design for Sustainable and Resilient Urban Development.
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, April 29, 2024—Hela Cheikhrouhou, IFC’s Vice President for the Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, will visit the Kyrgyz Republic on April 28-29 to highlight IFC's commitment to supporting sustainable development and job creation through increased private sector investments.
The Swiss Araket Project has successfully concluded two pitching sessions to select business proposals from women residing in the new settlements of Bishkek and Osh cities for grant support.
The French Alliance in Bishkek is happy to announce the holding of the 2024 edition of the Week of the Francophonie from 5 to 13 April. The week of events is organized jointly with the Embassies of France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Morocco, and the Delegation of the European Union. The programme includes educational, cultural, and entertainment events. This year's festival theme is "Tales of Francophonie".
On March 15, the opening ceremony of the building of the Fire and Rescue Unit No. 65 in Suzak village took place in the framework of KOICA’s “Improvement of fire safety of population by strengthening the capacity of the Fire and Rescue Services in the Kyrgyz Republic" project.