A three-day strategic seminar aimed at strengthening the professional capacities of the Secretariats of the Regional Investment Councils (RICs), as well as representatives of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center under the National Investment Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Secretariat of the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, has been launched in Issyk-Kul.

At a time when regional development and private sector support are becoming key priorities of government policy, the role of the RIC Secretariats is growing significantly. Their mission today goes beyond supporting individual business inquiries — they are expected to actively contribute to shaping a sound investment climate, foster effective dialogue between government and the business community, and provide expert recommendations on the implementation of investment projects, including public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives.

In this context, the seminar marks an important step toward enhancing the effectiveness of RICs’ work at the regional level. By building stronger skills in financial analysis and strategic planning, participants will be better equipped to assess project sustainability, understand real financial risks, and develop well-grounded recommendations for both public authorities and businesses.

The first day of the program was dedicated to fostering a systematic understanding of financial reporting. Participants engaged in practical exercises in analyzing balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. The focus was not only on technical analysis skills but also on how to correctly interpret financial data when evaluating investment projects and preparing conclusions for the Investment Council.

The seminar is being conducted in an interactive format, with participants analyzing real-world cases, discussing practical examples, and exchanging experience with one another. This approach not only enhances their theoretical understanding but also helps build practical skills that can be immediately applied in their day-to-day work.

The session is moderated by Aзамат Dикамбаев, an expert in strategic planning and financial management with many years of experience working with large corporations and investment projects.

The seminar is organized within the framework of a tripartite cooperation agreement between the Secretariat of the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Kyrgyz Republic, and the PPP Center under the National Investment Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic.