Statement at the End of an IMF Mission to Kyrgyz Republic
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Edward Gemayel visited Bishkek from January 21-29, 2015 to continue discussions on an economic reform program that could be supported by a three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF).
European partners modernise Bishkek’s solid waste management
EBRD’s ?11 million loan and a ?8 million grant from the European Union to guarantee better service for a cleaner Kyrgyz capital
ADB $22 MILLION GRANTS CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION IMPROVEMENTS
BISHKEK, KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (23 January 2015) –The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing grant assistance of $22 million to help the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic address major gaps in the quality and relevance of the country’s education system, which are undermining its drive for better living standards and a more competitive economy.
EBRD and EU support water services in Tokmok, Kyrgyz Republic
Loan from EBRD and grants from European Union and EBRD Shareholder Special Fund to fund improvements to water supply and wastewater services. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union are investing in water infrastructure of the Kyrgyz city of Tokmok, expanding their comprehensive investment programme to help cities in the Kyrgyz Republic improve water and wastewater services for their residents.
WFP KG Food Price and Food Security Bulletin - issue #29, December 2014
WFP KG Food Price and Food Security Bulletin - issue #29, December 2014
IFC-Sponsored Forum Supports Infrastructure Development in Kyrgyz Republic
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, January 22, 2015—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, held a forum in Bishkek to examine the opportunities and challenges of implementing public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the Kyrgyz Republic, part of an effort to help improve the country’s infrastructure.
JALALABAD: BRINGING THE POLICE CLOSER TO THE PEOPLE
January 22, 2015, Jalal-Abad: With the opening today of a newly constructed police station in Jalal-Abad, the Ministry of Interior of the Kyrgyz Republic, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Government of the United States of America marked the results of a two-year project aimed at strengthening cooperation between police and local communities on crime prevention and public safety.
Oil-driven Russia downturn adds to weakness in EBRD economies
Average EBRD growth now seen negative in 2015; oil price fall benefits nations less tied to Russia. A sharp fall in the price of oil has piled pressure on an already fragile Russia, and is hitting growth in energy exporters and other emerging nations with close links to eastern Europe’s largest economy, according to the EBRD’s latest economic outlook, published today.
Kyrgyzstan’s human rights record to be reviewed by Universal Periodic Review
GENEVA (15 January 2015) – Kyrgyzstan’s human rights record will be examined by the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the second time on Monday 19 January 2015 in a meeting that will be webcast live.
IFC Helps Kyrgyz Republic Boost Private Investment
January 14, 2015, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic—The World Bank Group is helping the Kyrgyz Republic create an investment-friendly business climate as part of a broader effort to encourage economic growth in the country.