On May 19, Adylbek Kasymaliyev, Chairman of Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers, chaired a government meeting to review a draft of the country’s National Development Program until 2030, a strategic framework outlining Kyrgyzstan’s medium-term development priorities.
The draft program encompasses broad initiatives across healthcare, education, social protection, public security, civil service, and environmental sustainability. Its overarching goal is to improve the quality of life for Kyrgyz citizens and ensure long-term national development.
Kasymaliyev emphasized that the program aims to create “decent conditions for our citizens and improve their well-being.” The strategy is built around four key development vectors: industrialization, positioning Kyrgyzstan as a regional hub, strengthening agriculture and tourism, and advancing green energy. These priorities are designed to capitalize on the country’s comparative advantages while aligning with global development trends.
Targets for 2030
The program sets the following economic and social benchmarks to be achieved by 2030:
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of at least $30 billion
- GDP per capita of $3,900
- Annual GDP growth of 11-12%
- External public debt at 40-60% of GDP
- Unemployment rate capped at 5%
- Kyrgyzstan’s entry into the top 100 countries in the Human Development Index (HDI)
Four Strategic Pillars
To meet these goals, the program is structured around four key areas:
- Industrialization: Expansion of mining and manufacturing, increased domestic production, and job creation.
- Regional Hub Development: Positioning Kyrgyzstan as a central node for logistics, trade, and financial flows in Central Asia.
- Agriculture and Tourism: Enhancing agricultural competitiveness and actively developing the tourism sector.
- Green Energy: Promoting renewable energy technologies and ensuring national energy security.
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global leader in strategic management and business analytics, played a key role in drafting the program. BCG’s involvement underscores the government’s commitment to international best practices in planning and policy development.
