As Regional Investment Councils (RICs) establish their secretariats, regional activities are moving into an active phase. Across the country, new formats for collaboration between businesses, local authorities, and development partners are taking shape.

RICs serve as an essential "bridge" between the business community and government structures, helping identify key issues for improving the investment climate and creating platforms for open, constructive dialogue.

In Talas region, the RIC Secretariat, led by Baktiyar Kamaldinov, recently held a series of meetings with district administrations. On June 19, meetings took place with the Akim (Head) of Aitmatov district Nurlanbek Umarov, the Akim (Head) of Manas district Ermekbay Omoshev, as well as with representatives of local business councils.

During these discussions, the goals and future plans of the RIC were presented, with a special emphasis on building direct dialogue with the local business community. As a result, roundtables with entrepreneurs and representatives of government agencies will be held in both districts in early July. In Manas district, the Akim also initiated the creation of a local business council, which will serve as a permanent platform for communication between business and government.

Meanwhile, the RIC in Osh region is actively participating in partnership events. On June 18, the head of the RIC Secretariat for Osh region, Taalay Azimov, spoke at a training organized by the Kyrgyz Women’s Forum “Kurak” (a member of the Investment Council) within the GIZ project.

During the event, the work and objectives of the RIC in Osh region were presented. Topics related to developing public-private partnerships (PPP) and fostering collaboration with government agencies to address business challenges generated strong interest among the participants. Agreements were also reached for further individual consultations on more complex issues, including PPP projects.

In the coming weeks, similar events and working meetings between RICs and business communities are planned in various regions. The growing activity of RICs on the ground marks an important step toward building truly effective platforms for dialogue between business and government.