Kyrgyzstan’s central bank held its key interest rate at 13%, reflecting the country’s positive economic trends. Real GDP grew by 7.4% in January 2024, driven by industrial, services, and construction sectors. Increased real wages, consumer lending, and remittances have supported domestic consumption. Fiscal consolidation policies have helped manage price dynamics. Meanwhile, the government secured USD 1 bln for the Kambarata HPP-1 project, with a total requirement of USD 4.5 bln to operationalize, seeking additional funding in Geneva.