Kyrgyzstan and the conflict over natural resources
Study | 29 July 2013
Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country rich in water and natural resources. The country is one of 2000 priority ecological regions of the planet with unique ecosystems and biodiversity and is considered the “water tower” of Central Asia due to its Tien Shan glacier reserves. The management of Kyrgyzstan’s natural resources is crucial to the future sustainability of the country. However in a region where poverty is widespread, the primacy placed on economic development seriously threats sustainability.
Institution: EBRD
Theme: Other harmful projects | Mining
Location: Kyrgyzstan
Project: Kumtor Gold Mine, Kyrgyzstan
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