Women farmers learning about microfinance, which is an important part of the ‘Aid for Trade’ project. ©UNDP

18 July 2011

Aid for trade in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

Can UNDP’s ‘Aid for Trade’ turn the threat of rising food prices into an opportunity for poor Tajik and Kyrgyz farmers?

Topics: Food security, Kyrgyzstan , Tajikistan , Agriculture, Trade, Integrated local development

BOMCA programme has helped to construct, refurbish, or equip facilities ranging from border crossings to canine training centres. © BOMCA

04 May 2011

Border Management in Kyrgyzstan: Prospects and lessons learned from BOMCA

Despite the progress made in border control, is Kyrgyzstan up to the challenges posed by trans-national organized crime?

Topics: Kyrgyzstan , Kazakhstan, Capacity development, Borders, Border management

Border management is not only about security but also about freer trade and transit. © OSCE

13 December 2010

Border management, the EU, and UNDP

The EU wishes to export its ‘soft power’ via border management programmes—including those implemented by UNDP in Europe and Central Asia. But what exactly does this entail?

Topics: European Union, Conflict, Armenia , Azerbaijan , Belarus , Georgia , Kyrgyzstan , Moldova , Tajikistan , Ukraine , Uzbekistan , Kazakhstan, Ethnic minorities, Security, EU accession, Infrastructure, Caucasus, Frozen conflicts, Economic development, Central Asia, Security sector reform, European Neighbourhood Policy, Transnistria, Borders, Border management, Trade

© Chris Loades/Fauna & Flora International

13 December 2010

Borders, security and instability in the Fergana Valley

Despite the creation of strict border regimes, borders in Central Asia’s Fergana Valley remain portals for narcotics smugglers. Does strengthening borders really help?

Topics: Conflict, Kyrgyzstan , Tajikistan , Uzbekistan , Ethnic minorities, Security, Frozen conflicts, Human security, Central Asia, Displaced, Borders, Border management