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The Electricity Sector in the Kyrgyz Republic to Benefit from Support from the World Bank and the Government of Switzerland

31.01.2023
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Kyrgyzstan
The Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic and the World Bank today signed an agreement for an $8 million grant funding provided by the Swiss Government as a contribution to the Electricity Sector Modernization and Sustainability Project led by the World Bank.
The Grant Agreement was signed by Mr. Almaz Baketaev, Minister of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic, on behalf of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Mr. Naveed Hassan Naqvi, World Bank’s Country Manager for the Kyrgyz Republic, in the presence of the Ambassador of Switzerland to the Kyrgyz Republic Mr. Olivier Bangerter.
IFC and Switzerland Help Bolster Housing Market in the Kyrgyz Republic

01.12.2022
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Kyrgyzstan
Nearly 200,000 low-income individuals in the Kyrgyz Republic were able to improve their homes over the last decade with support from an initiative developed by IFC, local microfinance organizations, and the financial support from the Swiss Government.
Bishkek hosts International Nursing Forum to improve nursing and midwifery in Kyrgyzstan

09.11.2022
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Kyrgyzstan
The international nursing forum called “The future of nursing and midwifery in the Kyrgyz Republic. Prospects for integration into the international professional space” has started today in Bishkek. The event is dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Nurses Professional Association of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Kindergarten in Issyk-Ata rayon renovated according to energy efficiency standards

28.10.2022
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Kyrgyzstan
On October 27, the opening ceremony of the Altyn Balalyk kindergarten in Issyk-Ata rayon of Chui province took place following its retrofitting.
Switzerland to award winners of competition held among Primary Health Care facilities of Kyrgyzstan

22.07.2022
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Kyrgyzstan
On July 26, 2022, winners of the competition "Best Quality Committee of primary health care facilities" will be awarded at the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Switzerland allocates more than CHF 5 million for health improvement of population in Kyrgyzstan

20.07.2022
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Kyrgyzstan
On July 19, 2022, the Acting Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic Zharkynbek Kasymbekov and the Swiss Ambassador Olivier Bangerter signed an agreement for Phase II of the Swiss project to prevent and manage noncommunicable diseases.
Switzerland allocates USD 2,2 million to support most vulnerable rural communities in climate change and disaster risks resilience

28.06.2022
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Kyrgyzstan
Today, on 28 June, the Swiss Ambassador Olivier Bangerter and the Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Kojiro Nakai have signed an agreement on the Swiss contribution to the WFP’s Country Strategic Plan for 2018-2022 (CSP).
Francophonie Week 2022 in Bishkek

15.03.2022
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Kyrgyzstan
The French Alliance in Bishkek, jointly with the Embassies of France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada and the EU Delegation in Kyrgyzstan, are happy to announce the holding of the 2022 edition of the Week of the Francophonie from March 23 to April 2. The festival includes educational, cultural and entertainment events in offline and online format.
High level delegation from Switzerland to visit Kyrgyzstan

07.03.2022
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Kyrgyzstan
On 7 March, a high level delegation from Switzerland will arrive in Bishkek to strengthen cooperation ties with the Kyrgyz Republic and familiarize with the results of the Swiss funded projects implemented in Kyrgyzstan.
Switzerland supports an international conference on best practices of local governance and citizen engagement

03.03.2022
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Kyrgyzstan
Over 100 representatives of local self-governments (LSGs) and local communities from all regions of Kyrgyzstan studied experiences of various countries at the conference "Improved Livelihood through Joint Efforts of LSG and Citizens” held from February 28 to March 3, 2022 in Osh and Bishkek.
Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland mark 30 years of diplomatic relations

14.02.2022
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Kyrgyzstan
Today, on February 14, 2022, H.E. Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, President of Switzerland and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, congratulated H.E. Mr. Sadyr Japarov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kyrgyz Republic and Switzerland.
Switzerland to support health reforms in Kyrgyzstan

28.01.2022
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Local news
Kyrgyzstan
On 28 January, 2022, the National Forum gathered more than 100 health facility managers from all provinces of Kyrgyzstan (also online) to find solutions to existing problems in the health system for better medical care to the population of the country.