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
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.
Economic Report KR - WB
Medium term growth is expected to moderate to 5 percent, however, a number of risks remain. The
exceptional performance of gold output in 2013 is unlikely to be repeated in 2014. The rest of the economy is
expected to continue expanding at 5–6 percent. A slowdown in the Russian economy, declining gold prices,
and uncertainty created by the recent fluctuations in the exchange rate could adversely affect this outcome.
Economic Report KR - World Bank
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.
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.
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.
MONTHLY UPDATE ON FOOD SECURITY AND PRICE IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS, UN World Food Programme - ISSUE #22, March 2014
MONTHLY UPDATE ON FOOD SECURITY AND PRICE IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS, UN World Food Programme - ISSUE #22, March 2014
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.