Kyrgyzstan funds employment with entrepreneur support
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Entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan will receive 150,000 soms from the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration for each unemployed person they officially hire.
The new pilot project, part of the “Social Contract” program, aims to create jobs for people from low-income families and other vulnerable groups. Each business can receive up to 750,000 soms to help with costs like equipment and technology, as long as they employ no more than five workers.
The government will prioritize entrepreneurs who have demonstrated consistent income and offer competitive wages and training. Employers must officially register new hires and pay them a salary that matches the local average. The project will run for 12 months in Bishkek, Osh, Karakol, and the Kadamjay district. Entrepreneurs interested in participating should contact local social service offices for more information. The initiative builds on previous “Social Contract” program participation and seeks to expand employment opportunities throughout the country.
