EU Grants Kyrgyzstan 6 Million Euros for School Reform

Source: KTRK · October 16, 2026, 20:22

The European Union has provided Kyrgyzstan with grant budget support of 6 million euros, equal to nearly 592 million soms. The Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the receipt of the funds on 16 October 2026. The financing was allocated under the Contract for Education Sector Reform (ESRC) programme.

According to the ministry, the transfer resulted from Kyrgyzstan meeting school education modernisation indicators agreed with the EU. The funds were paid not as advance financing but for fulfilling obligations set out in the ESRC programme. The tranche was provided after the achieved results of the education reform were confirmed.

The funds are intended to further strengthen Kyrgyzstan's education system. Priorities of the programme include STEM education, digital literacy, media literacy and environmental competencies. The ministry also listed broader support for modernising the school sector among the areas where the funds will be used.

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