BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 12. Government
employee compensation in Kyrgyzstan accounts for around 9.5% of
GDP, according to a technical assistance report by the
International Monetary Fund (IMF).


According to the report, the Kyrgyz government is considering a
significant adjustment to public sector wages in 2026. The IMF
assessed wage levels, staffing needs and options for improving
public compensation management as part of its technical
assistance.


"About 9.5% of GDP is spent on compensation of government
employees, which is above regional peers," the report said.


The IMF notes that approximately 7.4% of the working-age
population is employed in general government. Meanwhile, data from
the National Statistical Committee showed that employment in public
administration accounted for about 3.9% of the working-age
population in 2024. The difference reflects the broader coverage of
the general government measure, which also includes sectors such as
education and healthcare.


The report also noted an increase in doctors’ remuneration
following healthcare sector reforms in 2024. According to the IMF’s
assessment, doctors’ remuneration is now estimated at approximately
1.3–1.5 times that of administrative personnel.







In an exclusive interview with Trend, the European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (EBRD) approved its new Strategic and Capital Framework
(SCF) for 2026–2030, outlining key priorities for the Bank’s
activities in Central Asia and other regions.


According to Huseyin Ozhan, EBRD Managing Director for Central
Asia and Mongolia, the framework is focused on three main areas:
accelerating the green transition, strengthening economic
governance, and developing human capital while promoting equal
opportunities.


He noted that these priorities serve as the main guidelines for
the EBRD’s operations in Central Asia. The Bank also develops
individual country strategies for each state in the region in close
cooperation with national authorities, with a focus on
strengthening private sector competitiveness, creating jobs,
improving skills, promoting inclusion, and supporting digital
transformation.