UN Committee on Migrant Workers to review Kyrgyzstan
GENEVA (8 April 2015 ) – Kyrgyzstan’s record on protecting the rights of migrant workers is due to be reviewed by a UN Committee on 13 and 14 April in Geneva.
EBRD launches training programme to expand access of SMEs to trade finance
Funded by the European Union and the United States it aims to train local consultants in trade finance. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), with support from the European Union and the United States, is holding a specialised training session in trade finance for local consultants. The event will be held in Bishkek on 8 April 2015 and will equip potential consultants with effective tools and techniques to assist them in providing better trade finance consultancy.
EBRD and KICB support food producer in southern Kyrgyz city of Osh
US$ 1 million joint financing for Shirin-Sulaiman will support company’s biscuit business. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is continuing its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Kyrgyz Republic through its partnerships with local banks.
UCA and IFPRI Launch Kyrgyzstan Spatial - An Online, Interactive Atlas Promoting Food Security and Development
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, 2 April 2015 – The University of Central Asia’s Institute of Public Policy and Administration (UCA IPPA) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) launched a new online platform on 2 April 2015 that will help policy makers target areas of the country most vulnerable to food insecurity.
SMEs a priority of new EBRD strategy for Kyrgyz Republic
EBRD shareholders approve new strategic priorities in the country: cross-border links, SME growth and competitiveness, sustainable public utilities
EBRD finances state-of-the-art ore-processing plant in Karaganda region, Kazakhstan
US$ 100 million to build state-of-the-art mine and processing plant which will minimise emissions and water use.
University of Central Asia Summer Camp to Engage Young Minds
Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic, 27 March 2015 – This summer, talented Grade 10 students from across Central Asia will have the opportunity to engage in a unique enrichment programme hosted by the University of Central Asia (UCA).
GREEN CLIMATE FUND ACCREDITS ADB TO TAP KEY FINANCE FOR ASIA-PACIFIC
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (27 March 2015) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has become the first multilateral development bank accredited to receive financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for projects to enhance climate change mitigation and adaptation in its developing member countries.
Kyrgyz Minister of Education and Science Visits UCA's Naryn Campus Site
Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic, 26 March 2015 – “I am delighted to see the impressive progress made on the construction of the Naryn Campus of the University of Central Asia (UCA) in nine months. The buildings are of the highest quality using international standard materials and I am looking forward to its launch next year,” noted Elvira Sarieva, Minister of Education and Science, during a visit to the campus site on March 26, 2015.
Japan International Cooperation Agency in the Kyrgyz Republic - Newsletter #12 (76) February - March 2015
Japan International Cooperation Agency in the Kyrgyz Republic - Newsletter #12 (76) February - March 2015