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In Kyrgyzstan, the Hungarian-Kyrgyz Development Fund has just been officially launched; the Uzbek-Kyrgyz Development Fund was launched a little earlier; the opening of several more such structures with the participation of capital of other countries is at the negotiation stage, officials say. All of them have been created on the model of the successful Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund, which has worked for several years. (more…)

Muslimbek Buriev 17.06.22

Dushanbe is intensifying ties with Iran amid Russia’s war with Ukraine.  

The Tajik authorities hope to find an ally in Tehran, which could become an additional security guarantor for them because of the growing threats on the country’s borders, said Muslimbek Buriev, an independent researcher and member of the CABAR.asia school of analysis.

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CABAR.asia 16.06.22

Kazakhstan ranks 19th in the world and the 4th among CIS states by gas reserves. However, about one half of the population in the country have no access to gas and burn coal.

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CABAR.asia 11.06.22

Programming, cryptocurrencies, start-ups, creative spaces and professions – these are all topics of Day 2 of the Go Viral Festival in Bishkek dedicated to creative economy.

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CABAR.asia 10.06.22

The first day of the Go Viral regional festival ended in Bishkek. The event has gathered more than 800 enthusiasts and experts in media, business, culture and technologies. (more…)

CABAR.asia 09.06.22

The IWPR  Kazakhstan is looking for a part-time Finance Officer.

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Despite the seeming equality of business environments in Central Asia, female entrepreneurs unlike males face a range of obstacles that prevent them from being more successful, expanding and earning more.

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CABAR.asia 07.06.22

77 per cent of voting Kazakhstanis at the referendum voted for amending the Constitution. However, experts doubt that there would be major changes for the better. 

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CABAR.asia 06.06.22

Children from low-income families in Tajikistan are forced to work to support their families. (more…)

The authorities of Kyrgyzstan want to fund non-profit organisations in order to counter published “critical materials.” (more…)