Economic Report KR - WB
Medium term growth is expected to moderate to 5 percent, however, a number of risks remain. The
exceptional performance of gold output in 2013 is unlikely to be repeated in 2014. The rest of the economy is
expected to continue expanding at 5–6 percent. A slowdown in the Russian economy, declining gold prices,
and uncertainty created by the recent fluctuations in the exchange rate could adversely affect this outcome.
Economic Report KR - World Bank
New EBRD financing for Moncement plant of Senj Sant LLC in Mongolia
US$ 65 million loan for high-tech industrial project. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is continuing its support for the Mongolian company Senj Sant, which is building a greenfield cement plant to meet rising demand generated by the country’s rapidly growing economy. The Bank is extending a US$ 65 million loan to the company as part of a financing package dating from May 2013, which included a US$ 20 million equity investment in Senj Sant.
Continuing Education Unit to be established through partnership between Badakhshan University, University of Central Asia and Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan
The University of Central Asia (UCA) and Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan, which are both part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Badakhshan University (BU) to establish a Continuing Education Unit at BU.
The launch of the new project, Encouraging Diversity Through Media
The School of Peacemaking and Media Technology of the Network of Social Mediators Public Foundation announces the launch of the new project, Encouraging Diversity Through Media funded by the Freedom of Information Program of Soros Foundation - Kyrgyzstan.
MONTHLY UPDATE ON FOOD SECURITY AND PRICE IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS, UN World Food Programme - ISSUE #22, March 2014
MONTHLY UPDATE ON FOOD SECURITY AND PRICE IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS, UN World Food Programme - ISSUE #22, March 2014
Bishkek opens the door to the traditional ninth annual international festival "Jazz-Bishkek-Spring"
Within three days, April 11, 18 and 19 2014, Kyrgyz National Philharmonic named after Toktogul Satylganov will host the 9th Bishkek International Jazz Festival.
IFC Supports Food Producers in the Kyrgyz Republic
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, April 11, 2014 — IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is helping Kyrgyz producers improve food safety practices to spur agribusiness growth and greater investment in the agricultural sector, a key engine of the country’s economy.
IFC, Bai Tushum Bank Expand Access to Finance in Kyrgyz Republic
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, April 11, 2014—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a $4 million local currency-linked loan to Bai Tushum Bank to help expand financial products and services to the country’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), creating jobs and boosting economic growth.
From Transition to Transformation: Food Security in Central Asia
April 7, 2014, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan—A conferenceorganized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the University of Central Asia (UCA) to be held from April 8-9 will explore how Central Asian countries can best meet the needs of present and future populations for adequate access to nutritious and safe foods and improve food and nutrition security.
Institute of Public Policy and Administration Hosts Policy Process Symposium at Afghan Ministry of Finance
“Afghanistan faces a complex and challenging policy agenda. Defining the policy-making process to improve its effectiveness and ensure that policy is informed by the best analysis will be critical to advancing this agenda,” said Dr Bohdan Krawcheko, Director General of the University of Central Asia (UCA).