The Independent Evaluation Department of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) conducted a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness and outcomes of the Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) facilitated by the bank between 2017 and 2023. The analysis is based on the synthesis of over 20 evaluation reports focused on policy dialogue issues and is complemented by an updated assessment of the policy engagement structure. As part of the study, two countries were examined in detail: the Kyrgyz Republic and Serbia.
The evaluation highlights that Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) through the Investment Council in the Kyrgyz Republic has played a key role in maintaining constructive dialogue between the government and businesses, despite political changes over the years.
It is important to note that the Investment Council has been operating since 2007 and remains the only high-level platform for public-private dialogue in the country. Many initiatives and projects that are now actively implemented and functioning originated from discussions within the Council, demonstrating its effectiveness in fostering cooperation between the private sector and the government.
The EBRD has been the primary and key partner of the Investment Council since its inception, further reinforcing the bank’s commitment to fostering a sustainable and effective policy dialogue in the Kyrgyz Republic.