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Grant Support for Socio-Economic Development of ARIS Local Communities

Grant support is provided in the majority of ARIS project. The grant policy varies depending on the project: in some cases, grantees are required to provide co-financing ranging from 3% to 20%, while in other cases, no co-financing is required. pursue various goals and objectives aimed at supporting economic activity and the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Grant support includes:

  1. Improvement of infrastructure
  2. Value chain development
  3. Stimulating innovation
  4. Training and counseling

Grant procedures are developed based on the specifics of each project and adapted to local conditions and needs. This maximizes the effectiveness and sustainability of the results achieved under the projects. Thanks to grant support and a comprehensive approach, ARIS projects have improved economic activity, created new jobs, and raised the living standards of rural residents in Kyrgyzstan. All projects have developed procedures for obtaining grant support, established committees to select grant proposals, and created guidelines and instructions. ARIS actively follows key principles of transparency, publicity, and openness.

Goal: To support the socio-economic development of local communities through the provision of grant funds.

Objectives:

  1. Stimulating the development of small and medium-sized businesses and creating new jobs.
  2. Providing access to quality infrastructure and improving social services.
  3. Promoting sustainable use of natural resources and environmental protection.
  4. Training local leaders in subproject management.

The Community Development and Investment Agency is committed to supporting the strategies and programs approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, which are designed to stimulate community development, increase revenues, and enhance management capacity in implementing subprojects and effectively utilizing local resources. ARIS recognizes the importance of these initiatives for achieving sustainable socio-economic development in Aiyl Aimaks and cities and actively promotes their implementation through grant support.

Result: ARIS supported 298 applications for grant support to SMEs in 175 ayil aimaks, covering 200 villages across the country.

Main areas of grant support:

Area

Objectives

Results

Infrastructure Development
  • Financing the construction and modernization of schools, roads, water supply, and other facilities.
  • Improved quality of life through access to quality services and infrastructure.

Economic Development
  • Supporting the creation and development of small and medium-sized businesses.
  • Increased employment opportunities, enhanced economic prospects for women and youth.

Social Integration
  • Supporting initiatives to improve the social status of vulnerable population groups.
  • Enhanced social protection and integration of vulnerable groups (women, youth, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities).

The primary criteria for selecting subprojects include:

  1. Adherence to ARIS policy principles, priorities, and objectives.
  2. Sustainability of the subproject and its capacity to yield long-term benefits.
  3. Active involvement of the local community and local self-government bodies.
  4. Financial and technical feasibility of the subproject.

 

Engagement with local communities during preparation, implementation of subprojects,

and support from ARIS.

Process Stage

Types of Support

Activities

Needs Identification

Active participation of local communities

Local communities are best positioned to understand their needs, facilitating the development of in-demand subprojects.

Project Proposal Preparation

Consultations

ARIS supports local communities and organizations in preparing project proposals.

Project Proposal Development

Consultations

ARIS provides consultations to local communities and organizations on developing project proposals.

Project Management

Training and workshops

ARIS provides trainings and seminars on project management.

Financial Reporting

Training and workshops

ARIS organizes workshops on financial reporting.

Sustainable Development

Training and workshops

ARIS organizes workshops on sustainable development.

Project Implementation

Technical support

ARIS provides technical support throughout project implementation.

Subproject Development and Implementation

Active participation of local communities

ARIS actively involves local communities in the process of subproject development and implementation.

Monitoring and Evaluation

M&E training

- Regular monitoring tracks progress and identifies challenges with final evaluation conducted upon project completion.

Reporting and Completion

Consultations

- Comprehensive summary and financial reports are submitted followed by ARIS’s analysis and project closure.

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