Switzerland supports people in needs in Kyrgyzstan to overcome hardships caused by COVID-19 pandemic
The Swiss Government has allocated CHF 2.5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in support of the vulnerable people severely affected by the socio-economic impact of the pandemic in Kyrgyzstan.
Improve indoor conditions of public buildings and reduce power cuts thanks to Swiss grant
The Government of Switzerland has allocated a grant in the amount of USD $2.66 million to improve the efficiency and quality of heating system in public buildings in Kyrgyzstan.
19th Ministerial Conference on CAREC
Ministers and senior officials from 11 CAREC countries and representatives from development partners joined the 19th Ministerial Conference. The theme of this year’s ministerial conference is “People-Centered Regional Cooperation in the Post-COVID Environment.”
REPORT ON THE RESULT OF A SURVEY ON THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON YOUTH IN KYRGYZSTAN
This report presents the results of a survey conducted among urban and rural youth and adolescents on the impact of COVID-19 on income, work and employment, social protection, education and health, as well as the psychological state of young people. The report looks at the impact of youth challenges and problems caused by the pandemic from a gender and age perspective. In addition, data on vulnerable groups are presented separately, which include young people living with HIV/AIDS, those with limited health opportunities, and children of migrants. The main research tool was a quantitative survey of young people aged 15-29 years. The data collection took place from 3 to 13 June 2020 and covered all regions of the country.
UCA News: December 2020
Darika Aldasheva wins EBRD social media competition in Kyrgyz Republic
Following successful completion of Know How Academy for small businesses. Darika Aldasheva, managing director of the Noosphere PR Agency, is the winner in the Kyrgyz Republic of a social media competition organised by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in support of the Know How Academy for small businesses.
SCHOOL OF FUTURE LOCAL COUNCIL DEPUTY FOR WOMEN
The "Strengthening Voice and Accountability" project announces an application call for the School of Future Deputies for women to encourage them and prepare for participation in the elections to local councils to be held in the spring of 2021.
Switzerland supports vulnerable families living in deprived settlements in Bishkek and Osh
The COVID-19 pandemic has made life even more difficult for the inhabitants of deprived settlements. Switzerland has allocated 5 million som to support 6,000 people in need in 23 settlements around Bishkek and Osh.
CAREC High-Level Virtual Panel on Countercyclical Fiscal Measures for Recovery
A virtual panel discussing countercyclical fiscal measures for recovery was attended by ministers and senior officials from CAREC member countries.
CAREC Senior Official Meeting
Senior officials from 11 CAREC countries discussed overall implementation progress of the CAREC 2030 Strategy, as well as the draft CAREC Program Results Framework, Tourism Strategy 2030, and Gender Strategy 2030. Separate consultation meetings reviewed activities in transport and energy sectors.