In early March 2025, World Bank experts presented a new study analyzing current migration trends, challenges, and opportunities in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region. The report presentation was attended by representatives of government agencies responsible for regulating external migration, as well as experts from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. Labor migration remains one of…
The team of “Zerkalo Central Asia” conducted interviews and focus groups as part of the World Bank study “Supporting Employment and Education for People with Disabilities in the Kyrgyz Republic.” This study aimed to analyze the challenges and opportunities faced by people with disabilities in accessing the labor market and education in the Kyrgyz Republic. The…
LLC “Zerkalo Central Asia” has completed a study to identify legal, regulatory, and political barriers faced by entrepreneurs (both women and men) in Kyrgyzstan when establishing, registering, and operating their businesses. The study was conducted under the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) project “Assessment of the Investment Climate with a Gender Perspective.” The client…
The research company “Zerkalo Central Asia” conducted a survey among the participants of foreign economic activity in four Central Asian countries – Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. The survey was conducted for the “Trade Facilitation in Central Asia” Program, implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the Federal Government of Germany.…
The baseline study for the “Access to Markets” Project, implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Industry, and Melioration of the Kyrgyz Republic, has been successfully completed by Zerkalo Central Asia. During the baseline study, a methodology was developed, taking into account the need for subsequent interim and final evaluations. The assessment also included desk research,…
The study under the project “Youth Employment – Community Support Program” is being implemented by “Zerkalo Central Asia” LLC within the framework of the “Mountain Community Development Support Program of Kyrgyzstan” (MSDSP). The project is financed by the Japanese Social Development Fund (JSDF) and aims to support innovative solutions for economic activity and employment of 4,000…
CSI “Zerkalo” experts have started conducting a baseline assessment of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program (EIP), funded by UK Aid with the support of the Government of the United Kingdom. The program promotes inclusive and diversified economic growth and job creation in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. It is worth noting that this program employs innovative approaches to…
The Agricultural Projects Implementation Unit (APIU) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Industry, and Land Reclamation of the Kyrgyz Republic is implementing the “Access to Markets” Project (ATMP), aimed at enhancing the efficiency of agricultural production, developing the processing industry, and strengthening the competitiveness of agri-food products in the livestock sector. The project’s goal is to…
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