NGO representatives met in Bishkek to discuss sustainable development issues

published: 30 April 2013

On April 30, 2013 in Bishkek Kumtor Company initiated a meeting with representatives of donor organizations and non-governmental sector dedicated to sustainable development of Kyrgyzstan. The purpose of this event was to get acquainted with project being implemented by non-governmental sector in Issyk-Kul region and the whole Kyrgyzstan in order to find out ways of future collaboration.

During the meeting representatives of organizations held a short presentations about their projects, shared their experience with other participants and disscussed the possibility of further joint cooperation. Participants noted the importance of holding such meetings on a regular basis.

The meeting brought together representatives from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Transparency International, the German Society for International Cooperation, Fauna and Flora International, the Aga Khan Foundation, the University of Central Asia, the American University in Central Asia, Helvetas, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, One Village – One Product Association, AVEP Public Foundation, Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia, Development Policy Institute, and Camp Alatoo NGO.