BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 24. Projects in the
field of "green" growth and the energy, water, and land sectors
contribute to environmentally sustainable development and enhance
the resilience of Kyrgyzstan’s economy to climate-related risks, a
representative of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD) told Trend.
An OECD representative noted that in 2025, the organization’s
work in Kyrgyzstan centered on improving policies for critical
minerals and boosting trade and transport connectivity.
"A flagship initiative focused on transparency in the critical
minerals sector, promoting OECD standards on tax policy,
responsible business conduct, and environmental risk management. A
flagship publication on enhancing trade and transport connectivity
in Central Asia was launched in November during the EU-Central Asia
Economic Forum," the organization said.
Furthermore, the OECD highlighted that anti-corruption efforts,
guided by the Istanbul Action Plan, remained a priority.
"The objectives of "green" growth received an additional boost
through projects in the energy, water, and land sectors, as well as
measures to enhance climate resilience," the representative
added.
Regarding initiatives that contribute to institutional reforms,
economic governance, and sustainable development in the country,
the organization noted that improving transparency in the mining
sector helps strengthen economic governance and fiscal
discipline.
"Work on trade and transport connectivity helps simplify
regulations and create predictable conditions for doing business,
supporting economic diversification," the OECD representative
concluded.
The relationship between Kyrgyzstan and the OECD centers on
economic development, policy reform, and capacity building,
primarily through the OECD Eurasia Competitiveness Programme.
Despite not being a member, Kyrgyzstan aims to improve its business
climate and align with international standards.
Key areas of collaboration include enhancing access to finance
for SMEs, promoting a green economy, monitoring anti-corruption
initiatives, participating in the PISA to evaluate education
quality, and improving public sector digitalization. The OECD also
supports regional cooperation and provides insights through various
projects like the Clean Public Transport Programme and economic
analysis reports focused on Kyrgyzstan's growth dynamics.
