Bishkek, Dec. 10, 2025. /Kabar/. Training session for banks and financial institutions was held in Bishkek, organized by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic jointly with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ).
According to the Ministry of Economy, the event focused on the implementation of green and sustainable finance, the development of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) approaches, and preparing banks to work with green financial products.
During the event, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce presented its strategic vision for the country's transition to a green economy and key achievements: the approval of new Green Economy Development Program, the launch of pilot Green Taxonomy, and the creation of a Green Finance Fund. Ministry specialists actively participated in panel discussions, where they discussed the role of the state in developing a green financial infrastructure.
Training participants were also presented with the results of analysis of bank capabilities, the fundamentals of sustainable finance, methods for integrating ESG processes, and practical recommendations for developing environmentally and socially conscious financial products. Experts from GGGI, PwC, and S&P shared international experience and sustainability assessment tools.
The project is important for Kyrgyzstan as it strengthens the financial system, increases the country's investment attractiveness, and accelerates the transition to green economy. It helps banks prepare for new market demands, and the government develop effective mechanisms to support environmentally significant projects.