On May 23, 2024, the Secretariat of the Investment Council took part in the Stakeholder Meeting of the EBRD Small Business Initiative for the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The event was a hybrid meeting held at the Orion Hotel in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, bringing together donors, stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and representatives from the EBRD.

Uluk Kydyrbaev, Head of the Investment Council Secretariat, participated in the event and provided an overview of the Investment Council's activities. He highlighted the Council's role in fostering a favorable business environment and facilitating dialogue between the government and the private sector to address key economic issues. Kydyrbaev also discussed the Council's initiatives aimed at improving the investment climate and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Kyrgyz Republic.

The meeting featured various sessions, including program updates from the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, and discussions on financing instruments such as the Risk Sharing Facility, Outcome Linked Loans, and Women in Business (WiB) credit lines. The event provided a platform for stakeholders to share insights, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities for collaboration to enhance the growth and development of SMEs in the region..

The Secretariat of the Investment Council expresses its gratitude to the EBRD and all participants for their active engagement and productive discussions. The Secretariat looks forward to continued collaboration to support economic development and investment in the Kyrgyz Republic.