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CAFMI: The consequences of Kyrgyzstan entering the Customs Union

In 2011, one of the most important decisions of the government was the decision to join the Customs Union (CU). On October 19, 2011 countries of CU approved the request of Kyrgyzstan to join the CU. Thus, a special working group was created to address the technical issues of the membership. It should be noted that this decision that has a big influence on the life of each citizen in Kyrgyzstan was made by government only, without broad public and parliamentary debate.

Pessimistic Forecast for Kyrgyzstan’s Tattered Economy

Deirdre Tynan, EurasiaNet.org - It’s going to be a gloomy year for financial authorities and householders alike in Kyrgyzstan if the macroeconomic predictions of a Bishkek-based think-tank bear out.

I am an Individualist, - Ruslan Leontyev

Ruslan By Ruslan Leontyev. This speech was made during the first "I am an Individualist" contest at AUCA in Bishkek.

I am an Individualist, - Maksim Khier

Maksim KhierBy Maksim Khier. This speech was made during the first "I am an Individualist" contest at AUCA in Bishkek.

"I am an Individualist!", - Atai Muratbekov

Atai MuratbekovBy Atai Muratbekov. ICP-108. This speech was made during the first "I am an Individualist" contest at AUCA in Bishkek.

Tourists Favor Visa-Free Regime

“Kir-gis-tan?? Where is it?” this is often the reaction I receive when I tell some of my friends that I would be going to Kyrgyzstan for a holiday.

To be honest, even I did not consider visiting Kyrgyzstan when I was drafting my four-month overland Silk Road travel plan, not until I found out that as a Malaysian, I do not need a visa to enter the country.

Pros and cons of Kyrgyzstan’s entering Customs Union

A seminar entitled ‘Does Kyrgyzstan need the Customs Union?’ organized by the Central Asian Free Market Institute (CAFMI) was recently held in Bishkek.

The Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, established within the Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC) limits, came into force on January 1, 2010. Tariffs on more than 11,000 products have already been adjusted. Beginning in July 2011, the three countries will have a common customs border.

What matters in privatization is PROCESS – lessons not yet learned by Kyrgyzstan

Since 2008, President Bakiev has embarked on a privatization mission. Lessons from around the world and most recently other former Soviet countries, including Russia, Kazakhstan, and others, clearly illustrate that privatization is not an end to itself. Rather the process of privatization is the key to successful transition from a centralized to a market economy.