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UCA Institute of Public Policy and Administration Launches Certificate Programme on Policy Analysis for Afghan Civil Servants

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, 14 October 2014– The University of Central Asia’s Institute of Public Policy and Administration (UCA IPPA) launched its Certificate Programme in Policy Analysis (CPPA) for civil servants from Afghanistan in Bishkek on 14 October 2014.

Japan International Cooperation Agency in the Kyrgyz Republic - Newsletter #73 July-August 2014

New soccer field for children in Osh

Osh, Kyrgyz Republic, September 29, 2014 – A new soccer field was inaugurated at Kirov high school №4 in Osh. Over 2,500 children now have the opportunity to train and play on the modern field which meets all the modern standards. The field was construction was made possible thanks to the project Women's Peace Banks implemented by the Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia (EFCA) with the financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

EBRD lends 30 billion tenge to Kazakh railways

Loan in local currency – largest for EBRD in Kazakhstan - will protect KTZ against exchange risk

EBRD promotes modern technology in the Kazakh oil sector

US$ 200 million loan will finance development of KOM Munai’s activities in Kazakhstan, promoting state-of-the-art technology in oilfield operations

Institute of Public Policy and Administration Hosts Seminar on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Tajikistan

Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, 19 September 2014 -The University of Central Asia’s Institute for Public Policy and Administration (UCA IPPA) held a seminar on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on 19 September 2014. IPPA presented the results of its research on MSMEs in Tajikistan, with a focus on recommendations to unlock their growth potential. The research and seminar were conducted within the framework of the Small and Medium Enterprise Growth Project for Central Asia, an initiative of USAID and the Aga Khan Foundation.

MONTHLY UPDATE ON FOOD SECURITY AND PRICE IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS, UN World Food Programme - ISSUE #26, August 2014

Recovery in south and eastern Mediterranean remains slow, EBRD says

Forecasts cut for 2014 in Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco. The EBRD has cut its 2104 economic forecasts for the southern and eastern Mediterranean region after a weaker-than-expected performance in the first quarter from Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco.

Remittances from Russia shrink for first time in 5 years, EBRD says

Russia slowdown affecting Central Asia, Eastern Europe and Caucasus. Remittances from Russia to countries in Central Asia and Eastern Europe and the Caucasus contracted in the first quarter of 2014 for the first time since 2009, primarily because of the Russian economic slowdown, the EBRD said.

EBRD revises up economic forecast for Turkey

New report sees risks from tensions in Iraq. The EBRD has revised up its forecasts for economic growth in Turkey for 2014, following a stronger-than-expected performance so far this year that was driven mainly by rising exports and also supported by a reduction in central bank interest rates.