Kyrgyzstan

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From Migration to a Green Entrepreneur: The Story of Amirbek Masyraliev

In 2016, Amirbek made a decision many considered risky: leaving his Moscow salary and returning to Kyrgyzstan from migration. Now he's the founder of one of the…

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The Story of “Jeyren Ordo”: From the First Goitered Gazelles to a State Nature Reserve

Just a few years ago, seeing a goitered gazelle in Kyrgyzstan seemed impossible. The species, which had completely disappeared from the country’s wild landscapes…

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The Thread of Independence: How Zhibek Batyrkulova Turned a Sewing Studio into a School of the Future for Women

"An empowered woman means a prosperous family. And empowered youth means a strong country." This simple phrase captures the secret behind the success of 28-year…

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“Kyrgyz Boyok”: How Aruuke Adatova Is Painting the Future of Her Hometown

“Art for me is not just a hobby, it is my contribution to the future of the country,” says 28-year-old Aruuke Adatova. In the city of Manas, her art studio …

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Digital Solutions for Sustainable Forest Financing in Kyrgyzstan

Protecting nature requires more than commitment - it requires effective systems that ensure resources are managed transparently, efficiently, and sustainably…

Our mission

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries and territories, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. In Kyrgyzstan, our focus is on sustaining the country’s growth trajectory by diversifying economy, modernizing institutions, reducing inequalities, and sustainably managing natural resources.