A shepherd on horseback ushers sheep from their summer pastures into a corral - Lake Son-Kul ,Kyrgyzstan. © Iva Zimova (Panos)
Kyrgyzstan is a small landlocked mountainous country located in the heart of the Central Asia. It is one of the poorest countries in the region. However, the country has recently had several years of economic stability and growth. Since the Tulip Revolution of March 2005, the political situation remains unstable, affecting economic development and foreign direct investments.
DFID has been active in Kyrgyz Republic since 1997. Current expenditure on the bilateral programme is £7 million per year. We use a range of aid instruments including, technical assistance projects, programme-based support and a health sector budget support operation that is unique in the region.