Kyrgyzstan expands social contract program to aid families
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In Kyrgyzstan, 2,737 additional low-income families will receive support through the “Social Contract” program by the end of 2026.
The Ministry of Labor reports that this builds on existing efforts to provide assistance, with contracts already signed with 10,597 families this year, aiming for 13,334 total contracts. Citizens can apply for the program through local government offices or the Ministry of Labor.
Monitoring of the program revealed that 321 out of 59,354 families receiving assistance, less than one percent, could not fulfill the requirements of their business projects. Reasons for this included unforeseen circumstances causing property loss, health issues requiring contract termination and fund return, and other obstacles. A special commission reviews these cases, and families may be able to regain eligibility for state assistance if legally justified.
The “Social Contract” program intends to help families with low incomes by encouraging entrepreneurship and creating lasting income sources. The Ministry of Labor continues to accept applications and oversee the program's progress, working to ensure it effectively supports vulnerable populations in Kyrgyzstan.
