The Effective Governance for Economic Development (EGED) programme

Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan: Two associations of local government structures of neighbouring countries strengthen partnership

For further information, please contact: Altynai Buzurmankulova, EGED Programme Manager, abuzurmankulova@dpi.kg The Association of Mahallas of the Republic of Uzbekistan is studying the experience of regional development in the Kyrgyz Republic at the invitation of the Union of Local Self-Governments of Kyrgyzstan from April 7 to 12, 2025. Two associations of local government structures of neighboring […]

Data-Driven Policies for Effective Governance in the Kyrgyz Republic

Evidence-based policymaking enhances transparency, accountability, and effective governance by ensuring decisions are guided by reliable data. This approach requires strong institutional capacity for data collection, analysis, and application in policymaking. The Effective Governance for Economic Development (EGED), funded by the UK Government and implemented by the World Bank, supports the Kyrgyz Republic in strengthening economic […]

The EGED programme local partners learned the approaches and methods for organising and conducting monitoring and evaluation process

On 24–25 February 2025, a training course on “Approaches and Methods for Organising and Conducting Monitoring and Evaluation” will be held in Bishkek. The event is organised within the framework of the Effective Governance for Economic Development (EGED) programme, funded by the UK Government (FCDO), and implemented in partnership with the Development Policy Institute (DPI). […]

The EGED Programme supported the local initiatives in Kyrgyzstan

On January 2025, the Development Policy Institute (DPI) has summed up the results of the Local Initiative competition, announced in November 2024 among the municipalities of the At-Bashy district of the Naryn region and the Nookat district of the Osh region. The competition was announced within the framework of the Effective Governance for Economic Development […]

“High Level of Optimism.” World Bank presented research results in Bishkek

On June 18, 2024, the two research’s results were presented at the Sheraton Hotel in Bishkek: “Listening to the Kyrgyz Republic” and “Prospects for Climate Change: Beliefs, Challenges and Recommendations”. Presentation was held within the framework of the World Bank programme on poverty and equality in the Kyrgyz Republic. That was stated in the press […]

New Methodologies for Preparing Territorial Socio-Economic Development Programs:

Maksim SEMENYAK, World Bank Consultant, commissioned by “Municipality” magazine Planning and forecasting tools are important for any development process, from family budgets and school schedules to complex and large-scale regional and national programs and strategies. LSG bodies are also involved in this process, being themselves, in fact, an important element in the development of their […]

Algorithm, data and citizens’ participation in regional development planning:

Th methodologies for developing socio-economic development programs (PSED) for city districts and village aimaks were approved by order of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce and by order of the State Agency for Civil Service Affairs and Local Self-Government under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. These methodologies are fundamentally different from previous […]

Outcome of the Investment Forum of At-Bashy District

Asel AKMATALIEVA, Public Relations Specialist, Development Policy Institute Nurgul DZHAMANKULOVA, Communications Consultant, Development Policy Institute At-Bashy-2023 Investment Forum was held under the slogan “Today’s Efforts – Tomorrow’s Future” (“Bugunku araket – ertenki kelechek”). The large-scale event was initiated by Emil ABDYKADYROV, Akim of At-Bashy district, Naryn oblast, with the support of the Good Governance for […]