RESOLUTION OF THE CABINET OF MINISTERS OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
Bishkek, May 16, 2022 No. 253

On the Business Development and Investments Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic
(As amended by Resolution No. 420 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic dated July 16, 2025)

In order to create favorable conditions for business development, improve the investment climate, enhance mechanisms for the protection and support of entrepreneurial activity, and ensure coordination among stakeholders in the development of public-private partnerships, and in accordance with Articles 13, 16, and 17 of the Constitutional Law of the Kyrgyz Republic “On the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic,” the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic hereby resolves:

1. To establish the Business and Investment Development Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, based on the former Business and Investment Development Council under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Public-Private Partnership Council in the Kyrgyz Republic.
   (As amended by Resolution No. 420 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic dated July 16, 2025)
2. To approve the Regulation on the Business and Investment Development Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, in accordance with the annex.
   (As amended by Resolution No. 420 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic dated July 16, 2025)
3. To declare null and void the following:
1. Resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic “On the Business and Investment Development Council under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic” dated August 5, 2010, No. 149;
2. Resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic “On amendments to the Resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic ‘On the Business and Investment Development Council under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic’ dated August 5, 2010, No. 149” dated February 9, 2011, No. 36;
3. Resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic “On introducing amendments and additions to certain resolutions of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic” dated May 17, 2016, No. 261;
4. Resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic “On the establishment of the Public-Private Partnership Council in the Kyrgyz Republic” dated June 16, 2016, No. 328.
4. This Resolution shall enter into force on the date of its official publication.

Published in Erkin Too newspaper, May 27, 2022, No. 47

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic
A. Japarov

Annex

(to Resolution No. 253 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic dated May 16, 2022)

REGULATION

on the Business Development and Investments Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic
(As amended by Resolution No. 420 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic dated July 16, 2025)

1. General Provisions
2. The Business and Investment Development Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) is a permanent advisory and consultative body that ensures effective dialogue between the state and the business community on improving the business environment and investment climate, developing public-private partnerships (hereinafter – PPP), and protecting the rights of investors and entrepreneurs to foster accelerated socio-economic development of the country.
3. The core principles of the Council’s operations are:

• openness and impartiality;
• consideration of the business community’s views in decision-making;
• substantiated decision-making;
• equality of Council members;
• focus on results.

3. The Council operates in accordance with the Constitution, laws, and other regulatory legal acts of the Kyrgyz Republic, decisions of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, and this Regulation.

2. Purpose and Objectives of the Council

4. The purpose of the Council is to establish sustainable dialogue and cooperation between government authorities and the business community to improve the business environment and investment climate, develop PPP mechanisms, and enhance legal protections for entrepreneurs.

5. The objectives of the Council include:

1. Ensuring consistent and effective dialogue between the government and business;
2. Developing recommendations to national and local government bodies for improving the business environment, investment climate, and implementing PPP policies;
3. Supporting the formation of coherent state policies in entrepreneurship, investment, and PPP;
4. Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Council recommendations;
5. Encouraging environmentally oriented and sustainable investments;
6. Organizing consultations, meetings, conferences, seminars, forums, and other events aimed at improving the business and investment climate, PPP development, and legal protection mechanisms;
7. Creating an online platform for submitting entrepreneurs’ complaints and proposals.

3. Powers of the Council

6. The Council is authorized to:

1. Develop proposals to improve the business climate, attract investment, and promote business through PPPs, including at the initiative of its members;
2. Review draft legal acts on entrepreneurship, investment, and PPPs and provide recommendations for their improvement;
3. Submit recommendations to the Cabinet of Ministers on improving the business environment, investment appeal, and PPP development;
4. Review relevant information presented by public bodies or business associations on issues within the Council's purview;
5. Submit recommendations to government bodies and monitor their implementation;
6. Involve national and international experts to assess policy implementation and research business-related challenges;
7. Monitor government and local authorities' implementation of PPP projects;
8. Request necessary information from relevant stakeholders;
9. Approve a system for monitoring the implementation of its decisions;
10. Establish a performance evaluation system for the Secretariat staff using KPIs;
11. Exercise other powers necessary to support business, investment, and PPP development;
12. Monitor investment project implementation and submit recommendations to government bodies.

4. Chairperson and Members of the Council

7. The Chairperson of the Council is the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic.

8. The Council includes the following officio members:

• First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers responsible for economic and financial matters (Council Deputy Chair);
• Member of the Jogorku Kenesh from the Budget and Economic Policy Committee (by agreement);
• Head of the National Institute for Strategic Initiatives;
• Representative of the National Academy of Sciences (by agreement);
• Heads of authorized government bodies in economic development, business support, budgeting, finance, and investment;
• Representatives of the Presidential Administration overseeing reform monitoring and analysis;
• Head of the PPP coordination body;
• Authorized business ombudsman (by agreement);
• President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (by agreement);
• Two representatives of development partners (by agreement);
• Representatives of the business community (by agreement);
• Council Secretary.

9. Council members serve on a voluntary basis, except the Secretary.

10. Procedures for appointing non-governmental members:

• Development partners propose representatives to the Secretary on a rotational basis;
• The Secretary is selected competitively according to the procedures of the funding development partner;
• Business community representatives nominate candidates to the Secretary.

11. Only those business community members directly involved in preparing agenda items participate in Council meetings.

5. Organization of the Council’s Work

12. Meetings are held as necessary but at least quarterly, at the Chairperson’s discretion.

13. Meetings may also be convened by order of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and with his participation.

14. Meetings are chaired by the Council Chairperson or, in their absence, the Deputy Chairperson or another delegated Council member.

15 A meeting is valid if at least two-thirds of the Council members are present.

16. Topic-specific meetings may be held at the level of line ministries, Presidential Representatives, or local authorities.

17. Meetings may be held remotely via videoconference.

18. The agenda is approved by the Chairperson based on the Secretary’s submission, coordinated with the authorized government body on economic development and relevant sectoral authorities.

19. Decisions are made by simple majority of those present. In the event of a tie, the Chairperson has the casting vote.

20. Council decisions are advisory in nature.

21. Expert working groups may be established to support the Council’s work.

22. Council activities are regularly publicized in the media.

23. The Council may attract off-budget funds and donor grants for expert group activities.

24. The Secretariat is the Council’s working body.

25. The Secretariat's structure and staffing are approved by the Secretary in coordination with the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers for economy and finance.

26. The Secretariat is financed through grants from development partners.

27. Secretariat staff are selected via competitive procedures established by the funding development partner.

28. The Secretariat monitors the implementation of the Council’s recommendations.

29. The Council uses its own official letterhead.

6. Rights and Responsibilities of Council Members

30. Members of the Council have the right to:

• Participate in meetings, propose ideas, amendments, and comments;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of recommendations;
• Access necessary information;
• Attend expert group sessions;
• Take part in related commissions and working groups;
• Freely express their opinions;
• Request information from relevant government authorities.

31. Members of the Council must:

• Participate actively in meetings and events;
• Attend meetings regularly;
• Share information with fellow members on their activities;
• Support the implementation of Council decisions.

7. Functions of the Secretary and the Secretariat

32. The Secretary performs the following:

• Requests information from public authorities;
• Organizes preparatory meetings;
• Monitors implementation of Council decisions;
• Prepares briefings and informs the Chair and members;
• Consolidates proposals from stakeholders;
• Oversees Council meeting preparation;
• Manages the Secretariat;
• Coordinates with relevant authorities on agenda and decision-making.

33. The Secretariat:

• Provides information and expert support;
• Supports implementation of reforms and decisions;
• Analyzes implementation outcomes and identifies bottlenecks;
• Proposes legislative improvements;
• Drafts timely and quality recommendations and legal acts;
• Studies international experience in investment climate and PPPs;
• Organizes sectoral meetings on Council members’ proposals;
• Conducts seminars, trainings, roundtables, conferences, and symposia;
• Executes additional tasks as instructed;
• Collects and analyzes business feedback and formulates solutions.

34. The Secretariat works in coordination with the Presidential Administration, the authorized economic development body, other government agencies, and local authorities.