Kyrgyzstan

Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party

Almaz Kumenov for Eurasianet March 18, 2024

There was a large turnout for a public assembly in Almaty held to register opposition to Putin's rule.

Kyrgyzstan votes through Russian-style “foreign agents” law in seven minutes flat

bne IntelliNews March 15, 2024

With no debate, MPs pass legislation said to ape Putin law used to crush civil society. Washington has warned “U.S. implementing partners” may withdraw from country.

Disappearances raise fears over Turkey and Central Asia regimes stepping up collaboration in transnational repression

bne IntelliNews March 14, 2024

Two Tajik dissident activists vanish without a trace. Rights defenders point to frightening frequency of state kidnappings.

PANNIER: Kyrgyz cabinet chief’s strictures on public behaviour have echoes of Iran and Afghanistan

Bruce Pannier March 13, 2024

Scruffy trolleybus passengers and wayward daughters-in-law among Akylbek Japarov’s targets, as well as that old favourite, lavish wedding receptions.

FDI flow from China to Eurasia is ebbing

Eurasianet March 11, 2024

Lots of talks, but no new deals are being announced.

Closing gender gap in workforce could double global growth rate says World Bank

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow March 8, 2024

Countries in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia have a lower gender gap than the global average but only Latvian women have equal legal standing with men.

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan cheer as CASA-1000 sputters back to life

Eurasianet March 6, 2024

The World Bank will provide money to complete Afghan section of the project, but it is keeping close tabs on funds.

Kyrgyzstan: Officials brush aside uranium anxieties over Kyzyl-Ompol field

Eurasianet March 5, 2024

Experts have voiced safety concerns over the field in the past, but such objections are now being silenced.

Kyrgyzstan battles climate crisis with artificial glaciers

bne IntelliNews March 4, 2024

Cheap and simple process creates ice deposits from piped water redirected from mountain springs. Ice towers of up to 50 metres appear.

Kyrgyzstan: As net tightens around Matraimov, Japarov is clearing field of viable threats

Ayzirek Imanaliyeva for Eurasianet March 1, 2024

All the corrupt former customs chief's one-time allies are scrambling to disavow him.

Kyrgyzstan: Where are all the autos going?

Eurasianet February 27, 2024

Country’s balance of trade heavily favours imports over exports.

World Bank agrees Afghanistan CASA-1000 power project restart amid neighbouring nations’ “stranded asset” fears

bne IntelliNews February 25, 2024

Attempts to attract private financing get nowhere. International financing institution says work resumption will be “ring-fenced” to safeguard construction payments and future revenue.

“Unbelievable but true” data show UK firms equipping Russia’s war machine

bne IntelliNews February 23, 2024

Kremlin is end-customer for surging flows of British exports to Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Georgia, new analysis indicates.

Uzbekistan plans $500mn investment to boost Russian gas imports

Eurasianet February 22, 2024

Domestic production is declining as existing fields become exhausted.

World Bank says Emerging Europe needs tougher targets to reach net zero by 2060

Aidą Kadyrzhanova in Prague February 22, 2024

New World Bank report charts path to net zero energy in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, but says current ambitions are too modest.

Critics warn clock ticking on efforts to stop Putin-style crackdown on civil society in Kyrgyzstan

bne IntelliNews February 22, 2024

Bill taking aim at “foreign” NGOs clears another hurdle in parliament loyal to Japarov regime.

With decisive actions, net zero energy is within reach in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, says new World Bank report

IntelliNews Press Release Service February 22, 2024

A new World Bank report released today lays out pathways for countries in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region to make the shift towards renewable energy and reduce their fossil fuel dependence.

With decisive actions, net zero energy is within reach in the Emerging Europe and Central Asia, says new World Bank report

IntelliNews Press Release Service February 22, 2024

A new World Bank report released today lays out pathways for countries in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region to make the shift towards renewable energy and reduce their fossil fuel dependence.

PANNIER: There’s 21st century "gold" in them thar Central Asian hills

Bruce Pannier February 22, 2024

Poor nations Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan hoping for a critical raw materials bonanza.

ECA50 releases its debut regional frontier equity index of the 50 largest publicly traded companies

ECA50 February 20, 2024

ECA50 Plc developed its debut regional equity index of the 50 largest public companies in the frontier Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region.

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