Kyrgyz Republic
CAREC in the Kyrgyz Republic
As a key node in an international land transport network driving growth and connectivity across Central Asia, the Kyrgyz Republic is advancing collaborative efforts to transform the vast region into a vibrant hub of trade and commerce. Driven by CAREC initiatives, improved transport is boosting regional connectivity and economic growth. Crossing borders and clearing customs has become easier. A pilot spatial economic corridor is unifying the country with Kazakhstan into a single economic space. Development partners are financing a connector road to link two CAREC corridors as well as road sections between Bishkek and Osh.
Better connectivity has improved access to regional markets and services, promoting trade and economic activities while positioning the Kyrgyz Republic as a transit country. The strategic and economic significance of road corridors is immense, as most passengers and goods rely on road transport. The all-weather road corridors ease access for remote populations, reducing travel time and costs, improving convenience, and helping alleviate poverty by expanding economic and social opportunities.
Cumulative Investments
As of December 2024, more than $3.1 billion has been invested in 57 CAREC-related projects in the Kyrgyz Republic, with transport (47%) and energy (40%) making up most of them. ADB has financed or cofinanced 14 of the projects.