Since 2002, AKDN has been supporting the establishment of institutions
and programmes that help develop an economically dynamic, politically stable
and intellectually and culturally vibrant Kyrgyz Republic. Its programmes
range from financial
institutions that are helping build the nation’s economic infrastructure
to support in several districts for the “tradition-bearers”
of Kyrgyz
music and oral recitation. Its rural
development, health and education projects in Alai and Chon Alai districts
of the Osh Oblast are implemented through the Mountain Societies Development
Support Programme (MSDSP).
The University of Central Asia’s (UCA) School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) is training adults and young people in the critical skills needed in the new Central Asia economies, including accounting, business English and mountain guide training. Over 5000 people have graduated from the SPCE. More