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University of Central Asia Stimulating Socio-Economic Development in the Naryn Region

During a visit to the Naryn Campus of the University of Central Asia (UCA) on 12 February 2017, the Naryn Mayor, Emilbek Alymkulov, expressed satisfaction that in the short period of time UCA has been in operation, “we are already seeing changes in the development of Naryn and this is very encouraging.”

Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland mark 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations

On February 14, 2017 Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

Kazakhstan’s gender action plan to be discussed at high-profile forum

National vision for women’s opportunities and family policy inspired by EBRD gender strategy. Kazakhstan is taking a new step towards the equality of opportunity for women and men with a new national strategic approach: the “Concept for Family and Gender Policy in Kazakhstan until 2030”.

EBRD mobilised record levels of donor funds in 2016

Grant contributions worth €445 million will boost investments, policy dialogue and technical assistance across the EBRD region.

University of Victoria and University of Central Asia Collaborate on Innovative Co-operative Education Programme

The University of Victoria (UVic) and the University of Central Asia (UCA) signed a memorandum of understanding earlier this month to affirm their intent to foster multi-faceted academic cooperation, faculty and student mobility, and joint research collaborations.

Central Asia’s Newest University at Jaipur Literature Festival to Champion Liberal Arts and Discuss its Role in Rejuvenating the Silk Route

The University of Central Asia (UCA), spread across three campuses along the Silk Route, is participating in this year’s Jaipur Literature Festival to discuss the role of Science, the Liberal Arts, and higher education in modern nation-building. Dr Matt T. Reed, CEO of the Aga Khan Foundation UK representing UCA in Jaipur, will join a panel on 21st January, Saturday at 1:40pm at the Cox & Kings Charbagh to debate the topic ‘Building a Country: Science or the Liberal Arts UCA: A first for Central Asia. Providing under/graduate courses in the Sciences and the Liberal Arts to produce Central Asia’s future leaders

University of British Columbia and University of Central Asia Collaborate on Earth and Environmental Sciences

The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada, and the University of Central Asia (UCA), whose central administrative office is located in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, signed an agreement to enable UBC to design curriculum for 22 courses that will be used by UCA faculty members to teach the Earth and Environmental Sciences Programme to UCA students.

EBRD and AIFC launch study for Green Financial System in Kazakhstan

Protection of environment and climate with market-compliant tools. In a new step to support Kazakhstan’s path towards a greener economy, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is launching a study that will assess the potential of developing a green financial system for the country. A system of this kind would boost financing for “green” projects in Kazakhstan and beyond and would be based within the forthcoming Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).

WFP & JAPAN BOOST PARTNERSHIP TO EMPOWER RURAL WOMEN IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

BISHKEK – The Government of Japan has contributed US$500,000 to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to empower rural women and benefit more than 2,500 households in the Kyrgyz Republic.