The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today a $30 million financing for the for the Kyrgyz Republic. The project will be complemented by a $5 million grant from the °µÍøÁÔÆæ (°µÍøÁÔÆæ). With a combined financing of $35 million, the project aims to boost the productivity and climate resilience of dairy and horticulture agri-food clusters in the Kyrgyz Republic.
“Recognizing agriculture as a cornerstone of the Kyrgyz Republic's economy, the World Bank prioritizes the sector alongside energy and water in its new 2024-2028 Country Partnership Framework. The new project marks the beginning of a series of initiatives designed to support the Cabinet of Ministers' vision for a modernized, competitive, and climate-resilient agricultural sector," said Tatiana Proskuryakova, World Bank Regional Director for Central Asia.
The will support producers, processors, and other value chain participants in improving their production quality, volumes, and access to markets by supporting investment