Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked and mountainous country, endowed with rich natural beauty and home to about 6 million people. It is a lower middle-income economy and one of the most remittance-dependent countries in the World.
Our priorities
Currently, there is no joint programming with Kyrgyzstan, however, France, Germany and Hungary do have a presence there. The EU can continue collaborating with Germany on their projects, as they are in line with the MIP priorities of Governance and Digital Transformation, Human Development and the Green and Climate Resilient Economy.
Our programmes
Under the Governance and Digital Transformation priority, the EU will support programmes that build the capacities of legal, judicial and security officials and institutions to implement the digital agenda. It will also support programmes for local organisations to advocate and monitor government transparency, accountability, and implementation of human rights commitments.
Under the Human Development priority, the EU will support actions in the education area, especially in relation to 21st century skills. This involves improving the skills and capacities of the educational sector. In addition, key issues to be addressed are access, quality, and equity in education.
The third priority – supporting the creation of a Green and Climate Resilient Economy – may see actions that target climate and environmental problems and that promote integrated water management. They will also support initiatives that target the development of green business and the green economy.
Support measures and Team Europe initiatives
Key themes under support measures by the EU will involve supporting Civil Society Organisations to become involved in each of the priority areas. These measures can also target the empowerment of marginalised groups in Kyrgyz society.
The budget for this support over the 2021-2024 period totals €62 million. €7 million (11%) is targeted at Governance and Digital transformation; €35 million (57%) is targeted at Human Development, while €18 million (29%) is targeted at the Green and Resilient Economy. A further €2 million (3%) is allocated for support measures.