BISHKEK - The contribution of small and medium-sized businesses to the national economy in Kyrgyzstan has increased significantly over the past three years. This was announced by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev at a meeting on entrepreneurship, Akchabar.kg reports.
According to him, the share of small and medium-sized businesses in the country's gross domestic product has increased from 40% to 51%. The government considers this figure evidence of sustainable economic growth and the growing role of entrepreneurship.
It was noted that the SME sector is becoming one of the key drivers of the economy, encompassing trade, services, manufacturing, and agricultural entrepreneurship.
The meeting focused on business development in the regions. The government intends to expand support for projects in rural areas and stimulate new entrepreneurial initiatives.
A draft state program for the development of small and medium-sized businesses until 2030 was also discussed. The document provides for expanded access to financing, preferential lending, interest rate subsidies, guarantee mechanisms, and entrepreneurship training programs.
Authorities hope that the implementation of new measures will accelerate private sector growth and create additional jobs.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
April 28, 2026