Over the last year, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) facilitated more than $6 million in exports for local Kyrgyz businesses in the garment industry and agricultural sectors. These export opportunities expanded production, introduced international quality control standards, and improved business processes. The Director of USAID’s Economic Development Office, Luis Hernandez highlighted the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Bishkek | 2 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: USAID, USAID Agro Horizon, USAID’s Business Growth Initiative (BGI)
Guides from the Kyrgyz Republic received certification from the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA), an organization that unites over 200,000 tour guides from 70 countries. Thirty-one tour guides received certificates after completing a series of training courses organized by the Association, with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). WFTGA ...
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By U.S. Embassy Bishkek | 28 December, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: USAID, USAID’s Business Growth Initiative (BGI)
In November, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) conducted a series of hands-on training for Kyrgyzstani guest houses and yurt camps on registering and promoting their businesses on international booking sites. As a result, 39 new guest houses and yurt camps in Naryn and Issyk-Kul are now listed on Booking.com. Opening this electronic ...
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By U.S. Embassy Bishkek | 1 December, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: USAID, USAID’s Business Growth Initiative (BGI)
Ten hotels and tour operators from the Kyrgyz Republic promoted their services at the 23rd Tashkent International Tourism Fair from October 3-5. The trip was organized with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). A Kyrgyz yurt, traditional music, and a handicrafts exhibition allowed visitors to get a glimpse of Kyrgyzstan as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Bishkek | 13 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: USAID, USAID’s Business Growth Initiative (BGI)
From September 18-21, Kyrgyz apparel factories participated in the Apparel Sourcing Paris exposition for the first time, one of the largest international textile industry events. The trip was sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as part of its effort to expand export markets for Kyrgyzstan’s garment industry. Representatives from fourteen Kyrgyz ...
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By U.S. Embassy Bishkek | 2 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: USAID, USAID’s Business Growth Initiative (BGI)
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan – On November 18-19, Jyrgalan Valley is hosting a festival to kick off the 2016-2017 ski season, featuring concerts, games and other activities showcasing winter sports, local handicrafts, and guest houses in the burgeoning Tian Shan backcountry ski destination located 60 kilometers east of Karakol. The festival is being organized with support from ...
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By U.S. Embassy Bishkek | 18 November, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: USAID’s Business Growth Initiative (BGI)
Bishkek – USAID joins the Kyrgyz Republic in celebrating World Tourism Day today, recognizing that tourism is a powerful driver of economic growth. The country’s unique culture and natural beauty draw travelers from around the world. USAID is proud to be actively engaged with its Kyrgyz partners to find new ways to attract more tourists ...
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By U.S. Embassy Bishkek | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: USAID’s Business Growth Initiative (BGI)
Prominent English and Turkish language bloggers visited Kyrgyz Republic from August 30 – September 9 on a tour organized by the United States through USAID’s
Business Growth Initiative in order to promote Kyrgyz tourism. Fourteen bloggers travelled throughout the country to on tours that highlight the country’s potential in culture and adventure tourism. Three-day excursions included cultural tours ...
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By U.S. Embassy Bishkek | 23 September, 2016 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism | Tags: USAID’s Business Growth Initiative (BGI)
Bishkek – Representatives of 25 tourism businesses and museums from across the Kyrgyz Republic gathered in Bishkek on July 12 to highlight the rich heritage of museums throughout the country and to discuss the important role these museums can play in the tourist industry. The Center for Museum Initiatives organized the event in partnership with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Bishkek | 12 July, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: BGI, Museum, Tourism, USAID, USAID’s Business Growth Initiative (BGI)
