EBRD and FT to hold Central Asia Investment Forum in Istanbul

BISHKEK (TCA) — On 18 February 2016, the FT-EBRD Central Asia Investment Forum: Forging relationships for growth will bring together leading investors, policymakers, economists and experts in Central Asia, including Mongolia, to discuss the future of the region and the prospects for investment, the EBRD press office said.

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Government, civil society, business addressing corruption risks in Kyrgyzstan

BISHKEK (TCA) — The Anticorruption Business Council of the Kyrgyz Republic will begin a review of laws that may impact effective protection of property rights of businesses and citizens. The primary goal of the initiative is to reduce the risk of corruption within judicial, fiscal, and law enforcement bodies that affect citizens and business. The project is being implemented with the support of the United States through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID), the US Embassy in Bishkek said on February 4.

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IMF mission visits Kyrgyzstan

BISHKEK (TCA) — An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Edward Gemayel visited Kyrgyzstan during January 29 to February 4 to discuss recent economic developments, government policies and economic prospects in the context of a challenging regional environment. The discussions also prepared the ground for the second review mission under the Fund supported Extended Credit Facility, tentatively scheduled for April 2016, the IMF said.

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