IMF Announces Staff-Level Agreement with the Kyrgyz Republic on the Sixth Review of the Extended Credit Facility
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mr. Christian Beddies, visited Bishkek from May 6 to 16, 2014 to hold discussions for the sixth and final review under a three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement (Press Release No. 11/245).
Big step by National Bank of Kazakhstan to boost EBRD financing in tenge
EBRD and NBK agree to sign two facilities for tenge equivalent of US$ 1 billion. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) have agreed on the steps that will significantly enhance the EBRD’s local currency financing capability.
UCA Awards 14 Fellowships for Research on Mountain Societies
The University of Central Asia’s Mountain Societies Research Institute (MSRI) awarded over $160,000 in grants to 14 accomplished fellows from Afghanistan, Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. Awarded in April 2014, the grants will support two-year research projects related to the development of mountain societies.
Opening of Hotel City in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
A new energy efficient hotel in Bishkek. The EBRD is responding to increasing demand for local support of small companies and entrepreneurs as well as development of local tourism infrastructure in the Kyrgyz Republic by co-financing a reconstruction of new Hotel City in the capital of the country.
WFP Food Price Bulletin KGZ April 2014
WFP Food Price Bulletin KGZ April 2014
“Free expression and association key to eliminating Homophobia and Transphobia”
GENEVA (15 May 2014) – Marking International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO-T), a group of international and regional human rights experts* call on States to end discrimination and address violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals and those who advocate for their rights.
EBRD and donors support modernisation of water and wastewater in Kyrgyz capital
Bishkek Water Company will use ?8 million EBRD loan and ?8 million in grants from SECO and SCCF to rehabilitate old networks
Slowdown in Russia can be a drag on growth in Central Asia
University of Central Asia and International Food Policy Research Institute Host Food Security Conference
The University of Central Asia’s Institute of Public Policy and Administration (IPPA) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) co-hosted a conference on Agricultural Transformation and Food Security in Central Asia 8-9 April 2014 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, engaging government officials, development partners and researchers from the region and abroad in dialogue on food security research.
Collaborative Governance Program's April Newsletter named "Bir Bagytta"
Collaborative Governance Program's April Newsletter named "Bir Bagytta"-Issue #2, April 2014