Adequate and affordable energy supply is fundamental for economic growth, higher living standards, and social equity. The delivery of modern energy services helps to improve the quality of life for all citizens, expands opportunities for private businesses—and ultimately creates jobs. In the Kyrgyz Republic, energy is also a source of revenues when it can be produced in sufficient quantities to be exported, thereby helping to diversify the economy and open new markets.

The program is being delivered in two phases—a development phase and an execution phase—and adopts a “twin track” approach to respond to regional- and country-level needs.

The development phase is focusing on institution building at the regional and national level: