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Central Asia: Finding a balance between economy needs and higher education objectives

BISHKEK (TCA) — How to stop produce a huge number of unclaimed specialists and move to state planning in their training? This issue is acute in all Central Asia countries. It is vital to find a balance between the interests of the business and universities and economy needs. Continue reading

6 years ago

Kyrgyzstan: Motor fuel smuggling entails huge state-budget losses

BISHKEK (TCA) — The situation with motor fuel is aggravated by a dramatic increase in the smuggling of petroleum products in Kyrgyzstan. Continue reading

6 years ago

Central Asia: modern public transport to solve traffic challenges, benefit environment

BISHKEK (TCA) — The number of private vehicles is growing in Central Asia countries. For instance, the number of cars registered in Bishkek has increased from 240 thousand to 420 thousand over the past five years. This indicates a weak urban infrastructure development, experts say. Transport is also among the main sources of air pollution. Continue reading

6 years ago

Uranium mining in Kyrgyzstan: danger or benefit?

BISHKEK (TCA) — On May 7, the Kyrgyz Parliament held public hearings on the draft law banning the development of uranium deposits in Kyrgyzstan for 50 years. The discussion was attended by the parliament members, local community activists, journalists and residents of the regions where uranium mining is possible. Continue reading

6 years ago

Solving environmental, and economic, problems in Central Asia

BISHKEK (TCA) — Kyrgyz Parliament Deputy Ekmat Baikabayev proposed introducing an additional tax for gasoline and diesel fuel use and allocating the raised funds to improve the environmental situation in the country. A draft Government Resolution on this issue has been submitted for public discussion. Continue reading

6 years ago