Overview of Extractive Industries in the Kyrgyz Republic

The Kyrgyz Republic has substantial deposits of coal, gold, and uranium. Gold is the country's main export (estimated to account for in excess of 40% of total exports). The formal launch of the EITI was announced on 30 June 2004 in a Government conference held in Bishkek, supported by the World Bank and DFID. This followed a Government resolution establishing an Implementation Committee for EITI (consisting of representatives of various government departments), and an Advisory Council (which includes representatives of government, industry, civil society, and international organisations).

Status of EITI Implementation

The Kyrgyz Republic is an EITI candidate country, and has until 9 March 2010 to complete the validation process. In October 2004, the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic released its first official EITI report, focusing on the gold mining sector for the first half of 2004. Data for the full year 2004 report were collected in March 2005.

Governance of EITI Implementation in the Kyrgyz Republic

The coordination of EITI within government, and composition of the Implementation Committee and Advisory Council is currently under review. Civil society organizations continue to actively promote EITI in Kyrgyzstan, with support from international partners and the World Bank.

For further information, please contact Samuel Bartlett at the EITI International Secretariat.