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Overview

Supporting sustainable economic growth remains the major challenge for the Kyrgyz Republic. The government is facing a difficult task of balancing priorities: bringing the economy back to a growth path, which is a medium- to long-term challenge; and meeting public expectations of quick results. The country’s strategy and program emphasizes the need for tackling corruption and establishing the rule of law.

ADB, together with other development partners, is working closely with the government to improve the effectiveness of development assistance and implement wide-ranging reforms in various sectors of the national economy to support sustainable economic growth.

Fast Facts

5.55 (2012)
Population in millions

1.2% (2010-2012)
Annual population growth rate

36.8% (2011)
Population living below the national poverty line

ADB Lending

Amount ($M) / %
Sector (No. of loans)
91.00 / 11.01
Agriculture (3)
 
42.70 / 5.17
Education (3)
 
61.70 / 7.47
Energy (3)
 
74.00 / 8.96
Finance (5)
 
10.50 / 1.27
Health (1)
 
22.50 / 2.72
Industry and Trade (2)
 
79.00 / 9.56
Public (3)
 
283.80 / 34.35
Transport and ICT (8)
 
16.50 / 2.00
Water Supply (1)
 
144.50 / 17.49
Multisector (6)
 
826.20 / 100.00
TOTAL (35)
Cumulative as of 31 December 2012