Information resource on donors activities
in the Kyrgyz Republic
07 May 2014 г.

Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland mark 20 years of cooperation on 19 May 2014

Twenty years ago an official cooperation agreement was signed by the Swiss and Kyrgyz Governments. To mark the 20th anniversary of cooperation between the two countries, an anniversary event will be organized on 19th of May 2014 in the Philharmonic in Bishkek.

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02 May 2014 г.

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.

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02 May 2014 г.

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.

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28 April 2014 г.

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.

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15 April 2014 г.

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.

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14 April 2014 г.

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.

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11 April 2014 г.

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.

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10 April 2014 г.

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.

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09 April 2014 г.

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).

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03 April 2014 г.

ECONOMIC GROWTH STEADY AS GOLD PRODUCTION REBOUNDS – ADB REPORT

BISHKEK, KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (3 April 2014) – The GDP of the Kyrgyz Republic is expected to grow by 6.5% in 2014 and 5.5% in 2015, according to a new Asian Development Bank report. This estimate assumes that gold production will remain stable and that investment in energy and transport, mainly from the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China, is forthcoming, according to the Asian Development Outlook 2014 (ADO 2014), ADB’s flagship annual economic publication.

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