On July 23, 2025, an expanded collegium meeting was held at the Office of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Osh Region, dedicated to summarizing the region’s socio-economic development for the first half of the year. For the first time, the Secretariat of the Regional Investment Council (RIC) was invited to participate, delivering a dedicated presentation on its activities.

Taalaibek Azimov, Head of the RIC Secretariat in Osh Region, presented the Council’s key objectives and current priorities, emphasizing its mission as a platform for open dialogue between business, government, and civil society. He placed particular emphasis on the support of public-private partnership (PPP) projects, identifying local barriers faced by entrepreneurs, and building sustainable solutions in coordination with local administrations.

As a result of the presentation, the collegium formally mandated all district and city administrations, ayil okmotu (local self-governments), and relevant public services to ensure active cooperation with the RIC Secretariat. This is expected to enhance effectiveness in investment promotion, project support, and the advancement of regional priorities at the national level.

The data presented during the collegium also reflects a positive dynamic: in the first six months of 2025, 58 new production facilities were launched in the region, creating over 700 jobs. More than KGS 9.2 billion in investments were attracted, including substantial contributions from development funds. This underscores the importance of coordinated efforts among all stakeholders involved in the region’s development.

The participation of the RIC in the collegium marked another step toward its institutionalization and affirmed its role as a permanent mechanism for supporting business and investment initiatives in the region.

On July 23–24, 2025, the Secretariat of the Regional Investment Council (RIC) under the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Osh Region held a series of events aimed at strengthening dialogue between the business community and local authorities.

In addition to the RIC meeting, the Secretariat hosted an Open House Day on July 23 at the Representative Office. The event brought together civil society activists, representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), youth and women’s organizations, and local universities. Its objective was to introduce the work of the RIC, inform entrepreneurs and investors about the region’s development priorities, present implemented public-private partnership (PPP) projects, and provide legal consultations for businesses based on practical cases. Special attention was paid to direct dialogue and feedback collection, allowing participants to discuss real issues and receive professional responses from the Secretariat’s team. The event served as an effective platform for strengthening coordination and mutual understanding between businesses, civil society, and public institutions.

On July 24, the RIC Secretariat held an offsite outreach session with staff of the Kara-Suu District State Administration, heads and deputy heads of local village governments (ayil okmotu), and representatives of SMEs. The session was attended by the Head of the Department for Regional and Economic Development of the Kara-Suu Administration, emphasizing the high-level dialogue and local authorities’ interest in boosting regional investment.

RIC experts gave a detailed overview of the PPP mechanism — its essence, legal framework, and key advantages. Particular attention was paid to practical aspects of implementing PPP projects at the local level. PPP was emphasized as an effective tool for attracting investment, especially in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and municipal services.

The RIC team encouraged participants to initiate PPP projects by engaging local businesses and entrepreneurs. It was noted that PPP offers additional guarantees for the private sector, including long-term contracts, risk-sharing, and access to public support.

During the event, participants were also introduced to the upcoming launch of the Interactive Investment and Business Map of the Osh Region — a digital platform featuring investment plots, potential projects, infrastructure, and business opportunities. This initiative is expected to streamline interaction between government and entrepreneurs, particularly at the district and village levels.

At the conclusion of the session, participants expressed gratitude for the practical and insightful information and confirmed their willingness to continue collaborating with the RIC to support local economic development.

As part of the ongoing “Regulatory Guillotine” reform—launched by the Presidential Decree No. 83 of March 10, 2025 and the Cabinet of Ministers’ Resolution No. 552-r of June 30, 2025—the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic continues collecting proposals from business associations and representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aimed at simplifying permitting procedures.

This initiative is focused on eliminating excessive, outdated, or duplicative requirements, reducing the administrative burden on businesses, and improving the effectiveness of public regulation.

Who can submit proposals:
– Business associations and unions
– Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
– Legal entities and individuals interested in streamlining procedures in their sector

How to submit:
Please fill out a separate form for each permitting document you want to comment on.
Deadline for submissions: July 31, 2025

Submission form (available in Russian and Kyrgyz):
https://forms.gle/tBz9SHjFPi7UWcKg6

For inquiries, contact:
Secretariat of the Investment Council
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All submissions from the business community will be forwarded to the Commission for the Inventory and Evaluation of Permitting Documents, and will form the basis for future decisions and reforms.

On July 21, 2025, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic hosted an interagency coordination meeting dedicated to one of the key areas of administrative reform — the optimization of the licensing and permitting system under the framework of the “regulatory guillotine.”

The meeting featured reports from representatives of ministries, government agencies, and partner organizations, including Bakyt Samakov, Legal Expert of the Secretariat of the Investment Council. In his remarks, he emphasized that the Secretariat is coordinating work with business associations — members of the Investment Council — to collect, structure, and analyze proposals aimed at eliminating excessive administrative barriers and simplifying regulatory procedures.

He also recalled that on July 17, the Secretariat hosted a dedicated working meeting with representatives of business associations, marking the start of practical cooperation with the private sector within the “regulatory guillotine” initiative. During that meeting, the format for business feedback and the mechanism for submitting proposals were agreed upon. The next step will be to consolidate the proposals and forward them to the Interagency Commission on Inventory.

At the meeting, deputy-level representatives of government agencies presented updates on the implementation of Government Resolution No. 552-r, including the progress of the inventory process, preparation of legal reviews, and suggestions for improving procedures. It was noted that only 33 out of 36 government bodies and agencies submitted proposals and initiatives with supporting justifications. The organizers of the meeting called on the remaining institutions to intensify their efforts in this area.

The event brought together representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, the Ministry of Justice, the National Institute for Strategic Initiatives under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Secretariat of the Investment Council, business associations — members of the Council — as well as relevant ministries and agencies that are part of the Interagency Commission.

The meeting was held pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 83 dated March 10, 2025 and Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 552-r dated June 30, 2025. The goal of the reform is to significantly reduce bureaucratic barriers, eliminate outdated and duplicative requirements, and enhance the transparency and efficiency of the permitting system.