Kyrgyzstan
Member since
Kyrgyzstan
The country strategy of the Eurasian Development Bank
Objective 1
Development of basic infrastructure for regional integration and sustainable development
Infrastructure projects in the Kyrgyz Republic will promote Eurasian integration and ensure that the country’s population has access to basic services in line with the sustainable development principles and mission and mandate of the EDB. In addition, national strategic documents identify infrastructure investment projects as among the most promising.
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Priority 1.1
Modernising and constructing hydroelectric facilities and grid infrastructure
Power shortages in neighbouring Central Asian countries makes the Kyrgyz Republic a potential exporter of clean electricity. This would boost public revenues and promote the sustainability and green credentials of its power sector regionwide. In addition, the EAEU integration agenda envisages the creation of a single “energy ring”, including investment projects in the Kyrgyz Republic. Between 2022 and 2026, the EDB will negotiate with the Kyrgyz government and international stakeholders regarding investment projects in hydropower and power transmission. To reduce the cost of borrowing for the Kyrgyz Republic, the EDB will arrange tied financing and leverage its Technical Assistance Fund to plan and structure complex projects, including through PPP mechanisms.
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Priority 1.2
Developing transport infrastructure to improve connectivity between the region’s countries
The development of the country’s road and rail networks, and the modernisation of its airports, should improve connectivity between the Bank’s member states. Developing transport corridors in the Kyrgyz Republic is critical for Eurasian integration since the country links Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, which are both EDB member states. The largest and most important transport corridor projects in the Kyrgyz Republic are CAREC-1 and CAREC-3, connecting Central Asian countries, and the national 433-km North–South alternative road project linking the country’s northern and southern regions. The national development strategy also identifies two projects to modernise Osh and Manas airports, though the required funding is not confirmed. To contribute to the development of transport infrastructure, the EDB plans to use its Technical Assistance Fund to plan and structure projects, participate in PPP initiatives and mobilise tied financing to reduce the cost of borrowing
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Priority 1.3
Ensuring access to water supply and sanitation
Sustainable development relies upon the Kyrgyz people having access to clean drinking water and sanitation. As part of its operations there, the EDB will communicate with public and local authorities and will actively cooperate with international institutions to identify financing options for municipal infrastructure projects, which will include regulatory and tariff assistance through the EEC and the EFSD.
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Objective 2
Economic diversification and developing private businesses
The EDB’s mission is to promote a market economy in its member countries. Economic diversification and entrepreneurship will reduce macroeconomic risks associated with the country’s exposure in the gold market and improve public revenues and macroeconomic stability.
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Priority 2.1
Supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and fostering cooperation in trade
Small and medium-sized businesses play a significant role in the country’s economy and household incomes and the EDB will continue to support entrepreneurship by providing targeted loan facilities to financial institutions. Promoting trade and other relationships with the Bank’s member states is an integral part of the EDB’s integration agenda in the Kyrgyz Republic. The growth of mutual trade in recent years has contributed to the development of a single economic space and boosted revenues within the country. Over this strategic period, the EDB will continue to promote private businesses and expand trade through targeted loan facilities.
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Priority 2.2
Developing tourism, including the building of hotels and recreational infrastructure
Tourism is another priority for the Kyrgyz government because of the capacity of this industry to mobilise additional investment in the country and create jobs. The tourism opportunities with the highest potential are beaches and recreation around Lake Issyk-Kul, skiing, mountaineering and rafting, and historical and cultural tourism. The coronavirus pandemic has affected tourism globally. Closed borders and restrictions in most countries create an additional opportunity to attract tourists. However, realising this potential would require significant investment in hotel and recreational infrastructure and the EDB could be a source of such funding.
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Priority 2.3
Promoting the establishment and development of manufacturing in the country
Establishing and modernising manufacturing enterprises will create jobs, increase productivity and diversify the economy. The National Development Strategy identifies 27 industrial development projects with confirmed funding and five projects without committed funding. Projects will focus on textiles and clothing, building materials, production of technology and technology parks. The Bank will also continue to examine potential projects in gold mining and the exploration of rare earth metals. Wide-ranging projects to develop mining, energy and metallurgical clusters with necessary infrastructure are also of interest. For the EDB, supporting industrial development involves assisting pre-project activities through its Technical Assistance Fund, mobilising cofinancing from development partners and investing in equit
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Objective 3
Agricultural development
is a strategic priority for the Eurasian Economic Union. The significant mutual trade in food products suggests that developing this sector will intensify integration, in line with the EDB’s mission and mandate. The Bank will also discuss joint project financing with relevant ministries in the Kyrgyz Republic, including those aiming to create vertically integrated agricultural clusters.
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Priority 3.1
Developing irrigation infrastructure
The lack of irrigation is a challenge for the agricultural sector, which employs 18% of the country’s workforce12. The construction of canals will help to expand arable land and pasture, thus increasing yields and mitigating the risk of drought. The National Development Strategy also identifies this as an investment target. As part of its Country Strategy, the EDB will consider financing relevant infrastructure projects, through its Technical Assistance Fund where necessary, and work with development partners to reduce borrowing costs and spread risk.
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Priority 3.2
Supporting agricultural processing enterprises
Agricultural processing in the Kyrgyz Republic will help to maintain the added value of end products within the country, increase export revenues and create jobs. This also contributes to the Country Strategy’s Objective 2 (economic diversification). In addition, the National Strategy of the Kyrgyz Republic includes projects to develop agricultural processing. The EDB will consider financing projects in this area through its Technical Assistance Fund or equity participation in relevant enterprises. The EDB will also continue to support the agricultural sector by extending targeted loan facilities to financial institutions to finance agriculture development programmes.
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Priority 3.3
Developing the commodity distribution network and establishing wholesale logistics centres
Setting up a network of wholesale distribution centres is integral to Eurasian integration, enabling expansion of mutual trade and ensuring food security in the region. This aim can be pursued effectively in the Kyrgyz Republic, where agriculture and the food industry are important sectors of the economy. Moreover, the Kyrgyz Republic is located between the two of the Bank’s member states. The list of projects included in the National Development Strategy also envisages the construction of logistics centres. During the 2022–2026 strategy period, the EDB will actively consider implementing key integration mega-projects, including the single commodity distribution network and the construction of wholesale distribution centres. The Bank will use its Technical Assistance Fund to structure and prepare relevant projects and engage development partners
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Objective 4
Digital transformation
The EDB will support its member states’ digital agendas to strengthen integration ties with Eurasian countries and foster their digital development.
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Priority 4.1
Supporting and participating in the development of digital solutions designed to strengthen integration ties and promote interoperability among the countries
The EDB will focus on promoting digital interoperability and greater integration between the countries, and on synergising the digital agendas of the countries in which it operates.
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Priority 4.2
Supporting governmental digital projects
Over this strategic period, the EDB will support public digital projects that promote integration between Eurasian countries and the digital transformation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
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Priority 4.3
Supporting digital projects in the corporate sector
The EDB will encourage the development of technology companies and support promising corporate digital projects.
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EDB Investment Portfolio
As of August 2023
11 projects in three sectors:
2
Energy
6
Financial sector
1
Transport
11 July 2023
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has released the latest issue of the Macroeconomic Review for its six member states. This regular publication provides a roundup of the macroeconomic situation and projects near-term developments in the member countries. The review also contains detailed statistics on key macroeconomic indicators.
08 June 2023
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) intends to assist the Bishkek mayor’s office, including through public-private partnerships, in implementing the Bishkek 2026 Development Programme. A Comfortable and Green Capital that provides for high-quality and reliable infrastructure
01 June 2023
The EDB has released its Macroeconomic Outlook for the Bank’s six member states. Bank analysts anticipate that the region’s economies successful adaptation to the new environment will support their growth this year. Positive growth rates are projected for all countries in the region: Armenia expected to grow by 7.5%, Belarus by 2.2%, Kazakhstan by 4.3%, Kyrgyzstan by 4.2%, Russia by 1%, and Tajikistan by 7.9%.
11 May 2023
A new report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB, Bank) examines the status and opportunities for low-carbon development in Eurasia. Energy, transport, industry, and the urban environment are the four pain points that need to be addressed in the first place. Coordinating countries in their low-carbon development efforts will help to avoid regulatory costs and internal trade barriers, enhance regional cooperation in line with green economy principles, and improve the competitiveness of regional producers. International development institutions play a crucial role in implementing the green agenda in lower-middle-income countries
13 April 2023
The EDB’s new analytical report, Food Security and Agro-Industrial Potential of the Eurasian Region, proves that agriculture is a key element of the long-term economic specialisation of the Eurasian Region. Calculations demonstrate that the region not only guarantees its own food security, but by 2035, it will also be able to fully provide food for 600 million people. To realize the region’s globally unique potential it is necessary to accelerate the development of the technological base of the agro-industrial complex, improve agro-logistics and storage systems, support major producers, stimulate cooperation among small farms, and eliminate barriers and restrictions on mutual trade within the EAEU.
23 March 2023
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) plans to invest not less than US $400 million in Central Asia’s water and energy complex over the next three years, said Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the EDB Management Board, at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York
20 March 2023
Adylbek Kasymaliyev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Tigran Sargsyan, Vice Chairman of the Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) Management Board and Supervisor of the Fund for Digital Initiatives, discussed joint digital projects
13 March 2023
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) presented the latest issue of the Macroeconomic Review for its six member states. The Macroeconomic Review is a regular publication by the EDB, which provides a snapshot of the macroeconomic situation and projects short-term developments in its member countries. The review also contains statistical information on key macroeconomic indicators
20 February 2023
Akylbek Japarov, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the President’s Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, suggested at today’s meeting with Tigran Sargsyan, Vice Chairman of the Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) Management Board and Supervisor of the EDB Fund for Digital Initiatives Fund, that a joint task force should be set up to work on joint digital projects with the Fund for Digital Initiatives, including the Kyrgyz Republic’s participation in the Work in the EAEU and COVID-19-Free Travel mobile app projects
08 February 2023
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) presented the latest issue of the Macroeconomic Review for its six member states. The Macroeconomic Review is a regular publication by the EDB, which provides a snapshot of the macroeconomic situation and projects short-term developments in its member countries. The review also contains detailed statistics on key macroeconomic indicators
Bishkek Representative Office
Address:
21 Erkindik Blvd., Bishkek, 720040, Kyrgyz Republic
Tel:
+996 (312) 66 04 04
Fax:
+996 (312) 66 21 46
Email:
info@eabr.org
Key macroeconomic indicators as of March 2023
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Indicator
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2022
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2023
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Projections
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GDP growth
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2022
7.0%
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2023
3.5%
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Projections
Discontinued influence of temporary factors (including a surge in non-resident demand)
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Year-end inflation
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2022
14.7%
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2023
5.2%
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Projections
Decline in raw material prices
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Seven-day REPO rate, year’s average
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2022
12.1%
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2023
9.8%
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Projections
The round of interest rate cuts could continue in 2023 as inflationary pressures ease
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KGS/USD exchange rate, year’s average
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2022
84.1
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2023
83.3
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Projections
Falling oil prices
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