Kyrgyz Republic : Center for Global Development : Initiatives: Active: U.S. Assistance: MCA Monitor: Threshold Countries

On March 14, 2008 Kyrgyz Republic and the MCC signed a three-year, $16 million threshold program designed to help control corruption and strengthen the rule of law through judicial reform, law enforcement reform, and criminal justice reform. Some of the expected results of the program included improving the reliability of police services, decreasing pervasive money laundering through banks, and improving scores for the Control of Corruption indicator. The program concluded on June 30, 2010. Kyrgyz Republic was originally selected for the threshold program in FY2007. Learn more about the MCC's threshold program.

For comparison, review Kyrgyz Republic's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper - Country Development Strategy (2007-2010).

Country Eligibility

In the FY2011 selection process, the Kyrgyz Republic scored above the median on zero of six Ruling Justly indicators, four of five Investing in People indicators, and five of six Economic Freedom indicators. Kyrgyz Republic is a low income country (LIC).

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Country Facts

Data are for 2009 (or most recent year available)

Per capita income (GNI, current USD)	$870
Poverty rate ($2 a day)	27.5%
GDP growth (annual)	2.3%
Population, total	5,321,355
Rural population (% of total)	64%
LIfe expectancy	67 yrs
Literacy rates	99%