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EBRD’s Mongolia wind farm project wins US Treasury Award

Groundbreaking Salkhit wind farm recognised – EBRD is largest renewables investor in the region. The prestigious US Treasury Development Impact Honors award has recognised the EBRD Salkhit wind farm project in Mongolia.

MONTHLY UPDATE ON FOOD SECURITY AND PRICE IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS, UN World Food Programme - ISSUE #24, June 2014

EU Project holds International Conference on Central Asia handicraft and European markets

Within the framework of the EU-funded project “Handicraft and Business through Regional Integration and Fair Trade Market”, the Public Association “Bishkek Business Club” (BBC) will organize International Conference “Regional Cooperation as a key instrument for promoting Central Asian Handicraft into International Sales Markets”.

The USAID REFORMA Project`s Newsletter issue #5

Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Staff Mission to the Kyrgyz Republic

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Edward Gemayel visited Bishkek July 9–15, 2014. Discussions focused on recent economic developments and the economic outlook, as wells as issues surrounding the accession to the Eurasian Customs Union (ECU).

World Bank to Support Improved Management of Pastures and Livestock in the Kyrgyz Republic

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2014—The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors today approved US$15 million equivalent in financing for the Pasture and Livestock Management Improvement Project in the Kyrgyz Republic. US$8.25 million of this financing is a concessional credit, while US$6.75 million is a grant.

Kyrgyz Republic: Sixth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Political context. On April 3, 2014, parliament approved a new government, led by Mr. Otorbaev, the new Prime Minister. The ministers of economy and finances kept their positions. Moreover, on May 7, 2014, a new chairperson was appointed for the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR). No major changes in economic policies are expected.

Andras Simor appointed EBRD Vice President for Finance and CFO

Andras Simor, the EBRD’s Vice President Policy, has been appointed Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective from October 2014.

Swiss Federal Councillor on visit in Kyrgyzstan

On 6-7 July 2014, a delegation headed by Federal Councillor Ms. Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf (the Swiss Finance Minister) visited Bishkek on a working visit.

Naryn Vice Governor and UCA Board Executive Committee Visit Naryn Campus Site

Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic, 4 July 2014 – The Naryn Vice-Governor, Chinara Abdraimakunova and the University of Central Asia (UCA) Board Executive Committee (BEC) visited its main campus in Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic.