Naryn Governor Praises UCA’s First Residential Campus at Community Open House
The University of Central Asia (UCA), in partnership with the Naryn Governor and Mayor’s Office hosted an open house and tour of UCA’s Naryn campus on 29 February 2016. An estimated 300 people attended the event, highlighting the crucial partnership between the Naryn community and UCA, Central Asia’s first regional, fully residential university based in three countries.
Why Pursue a Degree in Earth and Environmental Science in Central Asia?
This article is part of the series “Choosing a University” which explores the questions and opportunities students encounter when applying to university. This series is produced by the University of Central Asia, now accepting applications for its inaugural cohort of students in September 2016. The application deadline is 18 March 2016.
WFP Kyrgyz Republic Newsletter - February 2016
WFP Kyrgyz Republic Newsletter - February 2016
Amendments to the Law on Guarantee Funds Seek to Increase Access to Loans for Businesses
Bishkek – The Association of Guarantee Funds initiated legislative amendments to boost the work of guarantee funds that assist entrepreneurs in obtaining loans by providing financial guarantees. The proposed amendments will increase guarantee amounts and remove provisions that hamper creation of private guarantee funds. Public hearing on amendments to the Law on Guarantee Funds in the Kyrgyz Republic will take place on February 29, 2016 at Plaza Hotel (52 Togolok Moldo st.). The event is supported by USAID and DFID through the Collaborative Governance Program.
EBRD loan in local currency to First MicroCredit, Kyrgyz Republic
US$ 1 million som equivalent for on-lending to MSMEs. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is stepping up its support for small businesses in the Kyrgyz Republic with a new loan in the local currency som to First MicroCredit Company (FMCC).
Questions To Ask Every University You Apply To
This article is part of the series “Choosing a University” which explores the questions and opportunities students encounter when applying to university. This series is produced by the University of Central Asia, now accepting applications for its inaugural cohort of students in September 2016. The application deadline is 18 March 2016.
Bishkek’s Sverdlovsky District Court is Leading in Publishing Information on the Website www.sot.kg
According to monitoring findings, the Sverdlovsky District Court of Bishkek is the leader in publishing judicial acts and information on proceedings on the website www.sot.kg. The monitoring has been performed by the Public Foundation “Sustenance and Development of the Rule of Law” (herein referred to as Foundation) with support from the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Civil Society and Members of Parliament Will Improve Legislation on Protection of Property Rights
Bishkek, February 24, 2016. The joint working group of the Anticorruption Business Council and members of the Jogorku Kenesh will hold its first meeting on February 26, 2016 as a part of a project that analyzes laws posing potential barriers to the protection of property rights of individuals and business entities.
UCA Launches its Inaugural Admissions Campaign for the 2016 Academic Year
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic 19 February 2016 – The University of Central Asia (UCA) has launched its undergraduate admissions campaign to encourage qualified students from rural and urban schools across Central Asia to apply. UCA, Central Asia’s first fully residential university, is committed to making world-class education highly affordable through generous scholarships and student soft loans.
EBRD co-finances key Centre-South highway in Kazakhstan
US$ 103 million to national road operator for upgrade of Kurty-Buribaytal stretch of Astana-Almaty road. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is continuing to promote modern infrastructure and regional connectivity in Central Asia by supporting a key road link in Kazakhstan.