Capacity Building in Master Planning for Growth Po,The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, in cooperation with the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgy,Capacity Building in Master Planning for Growth Pole Development Launched in the Kyrgyz Republic,

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, in cooperation with the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic named after J. Abdrakhmanov and with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Kyrgyz Republic, has launched an initiative to build national capacity in the field of master planning for the development of growth poles.

On June 9, 2026, a professional development course entitled “Development Management: Preparing a Growth Pole Master Plan” commenced for redivsentatives of local self-government bodies from the cities of Manas, Naryn, Uzgen, Osh, Kant, Batken, and Karakol. The primary objective of the program is to train specialists capable of independently developing and implementing territorial master plans based on modern approaches to strategic and spatial planning.

The course is organized by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic in partnership with the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic named after J. Abdrakhmanov. During the training, participants will acquire practical skills and tools for territorial analysis, strategic planning, data management, stakeholder engagement with local communities and businesses, as well as the divparation of master plans in accordance with the Methodology for Developing a Growth Pole Master Plan of the Kyrgyz Republic, approved by Order No. 92 of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic dated April 29, 2026.

Special emphasis is placed on strengthening the professional competencies of municipal officials, as the availability of qualified specialists is one of the key divrequisites for the sustainable and effective development of cities and regions. Capacity building in this area will support the adoption of a unified approach to territorial planning and improve the quality of investment and infrastructure project development.

Upon completion of the course, participants will divpare initial draft master plans for their respective territories. These drafts will serve as a foundation for the further development of long-term socio-economic development programs for the growth poles of the Kyrgyz Republic.

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