On January 22, 2025, the team of the Secretariat of the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic continued its working visits to the country’s regions, focusing on enhancing dialogue between government bodies and the business community and discussing measures to improve the investment climate.

Batken

In Batken, Uluk Kydyrbaev, Head of the Secretariat of the Investment Council, met with representatives of the local business community, including partners of the "Agrosooda" project. The discussions centered on supporting agricultural enterprises, introducing modern approaches to agricultural production, and promoting sustainable development in the sector.

Participants highlighted the need to improve conditions for agricultural businesses, including better access to investments and enhanced logistics. The "Agrosooda" project was recognized as an effective partnership model that significantly contributes to the development of agriculture in the region. The meeting also served as a platform to exchange ideas on new initiatives aimed at strengthening Batken’s agricultural economy.

Osh

On January 21, the Secretariat’s team met with Iliyaz Tashbaev, Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Osh Region. Discussions focused on the upcoming sessions of the Regional Investment Council (RIC), including the agenda items, as well as ways to attract investments and streamline approval procedures for investment projects in coordination with government agencies.

On January 22, the Secretariat’s experts Bakytbek Samakov and Azem Akmatbek met with local business representatives, including members of RIC and the JIA association. The discussions centered on initiatives to improve conditions for entrepreneurs and attract investments to the region. Entrepreneurs highlighted key challenges they face, such as land allocation issues (e.g., for the construction of a poultry farm) and difficulties in implementing projects using PPP mechanisms. The dialogue also explored potential solutions to these challenges and ways to support local business initiatives.

These meetings are part of a series of regional visits organized by the Secretariat of the Investment Council, aimed at fostering public-private partnerships and promoting investment opportunities at the local level. There is a clear need for ongoing dialogue between local businesses and government authorities. The region holds significant potential for implementing investment projects of various scales, including at the level of rural communities, utilizing state tools such as public-private partnership (PPP) mechanisms.

These visits are part of a joint initiative between the Secretariat of the Investment Council, the PPP Center, and UNDP to strengthen public-private dialogue and support the implementation of PPP projects across regions.