On October 23, during the second half of the IV International Forum on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Bishkek, participants discussed the practical aspects of implementing partnerships in strategic sectors such as transport, education, and energy.
Public-Private Partnerships in Transport Infrastructure: Investment and Innovation
The first session, “Connecting Mobility and Investment: How PPPs Contribute to the Development of the Transport Sector,” focused on modern approaches to developing transport infrastructure.
The session was moderated by Karatai Jangeldiev, PPP Center under the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Speakers included Nurlan Kayynbaev (Tez Zhol LLC), Almaz Sazbakov (Eldik Bank), Mustafa Ozlar (AARG), and Taalaybek uulu Kanybek (BPC KG).
The discussion highlighted the importance of long-term partnerships between the public and private sectors, innovative financing tools, and the role of private investment in ensuring sustainable transport development.
Developing Human Capital: Training the Next Generation of PPP Specialists
The second session, “PPP Human Capital: The Eurasian Development Bank’s Contribution to Developing Project Teams and New Specialists,” emphasized the importance of professional education and skills development in advancing PPP initiatives.
Moderator — Svetlana Maslova, Director for PPP Projects at the Eurasian Development Bank.
Speakers: Ainura Kocherbaeva (Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University), Minisa Abdullaeva (RTSU), and Iveta Stepanyan (RASU).
Participants discussed the need to strengthen the link between academia and practice, introduce training programs tailored to modern project management needs, and build institutional capacity to manage complex PPP projects.
The Energy of the Future: Renewable Sources and Private Investment
The third session, “Powering the Future: The Role of PPPs in Energy Sector Development,” showcased successful examples of renewable energy projects and private sector participation in the energy field.
Moderator — Abdu-Salam Tairov, PPP Center under the National Investment Agency.
Speakers included Erkin Asrandiev (IFC), Emil Orozbaev (Green Energy Fund), Elvira Borombaeva (Small Hydropower Association), and Marat Jamanbaev (Private Sector).
Discussions focused on PPPs as a key instrument for ensuring energy security, promoting renewable technologies, and accelerating the transition to a green economy.
Institutionalizing Knowledge: Opening of the PPP Academy
The first day concluded with the official opening of the PPP Academy class, aimed at developing the competencies of PPP professionals and promoting best international practices in project management and infrastructure development.
The Secretariat of the Business and Investments Development Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic emphasized that the successful implementation of PPP projects depends on effective coordination between government agencies, the business community, and development partners.
At the regional level, this work is actively advanced through Regional Investment Councils (RICs), which serve as key platforms for promoting PPP initiatives and improving the investment climate across the country.