Social justice and inclusive economic development

Social justice is a key element for inclusive and sustainable development

Three decades after independence from the Soviet Union, the Kyrgyz Republic has yet to find its development path. Like many countries that emerged from the Soviet Union as independent states, Kyrgyzstan experienced an economic shock in the 1990s, as its domestic industry was unable to compete in the new economic system. Kyrgyzstan has only partially recovered from the consequences to this day. The low level of industrialisation of the economy hardly creates any added value in the country itself. Today about one third of the population lives below the poverty line and the social security systems offer only insufficient protection to the most vulnerable. The labour market shows a large share of informal employment (over 70 per cent), which leads to a precarious situation for workers. Due to insufficient prospects on the domestic labour market, many people go into labour migration. Labour migrants contribute about one third to the gross domestic product through their remittances. This makes the country vulnerable to external shocks, but also has far-reaching social implications. The creation of a strong welfare state that provides equal rights and equal opportunities for all segments of the society is essential for a socially just and sustainable development.

The Friedrich Ebert Foundation supports its partners in state institutions, trade unions and civil society in finding ways towards a sustainable, socially just economic model that offers a viable perspective for all Kyrgyz citizens. To this end, Friedrich Ebert Foundation commissions research studies, organises capacity builiding programmes, and facilitates multi-stakeholder dialogue platforms.

News & Activities

01.09.2025 | Social justice and inclusive economic development | Publications, News

A new study helps broaden the understanding of the problem of domestic violence and shows how the correctional program can be useful in practice.


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12.03.2025 | Democratic participation and civic engagement, Social justice and inclusive economic development | Events, News

An Open Class on labor rights for high school students took place in Osh, the event highlighted the labor rights of minors.


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12.04.2024 | Social justice and inclusive economic development | Events, News

On April 12, the Republican Forum "Social Partnership of educational organizations and trade unions of the Kyrgyz Republic: tasks and…


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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Kyrgyzstan Office

Razzakov Str. 33/1,
Apartment #2
720040 Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan

info.bishkek(at)fes.de

+996 312 663077
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+996 312 664852

Publications

Tilebaldy Uulu, Ėlizar; Bijalieva, Çynara; Sydykova, Zaure

Navyki molodëži Kyrgyzstana: Vzgljad v buduščee

Rasširenie vozmožnostej trudoustrojstva molodëži
Bishkek, 2023

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Molodëž' Kyrgyzskoj Respubliki: zaterjannye v transformacii?

2020/2021 ; Issledovanie, posvjaščennoe cennostjam i ustanovkam molodeži Kyrgyzstana
Bishkek, 2022

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Youth study Kyrgyzstan: Lost in transition?

2020/2021 ; A study exploring values and attitudes of young people in Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek, 2022

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Tilekeyev, Kanat

Labor market informality in the construction and garment industries of Kyrgyzstan

Disclosure of labor informality è higher labor protection and sustainable economic growth
Bishkek, 2022

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Tilekeev, Kanat

Analiz neformal'nych trudovych otnošenij v stroitel'stve i švejnoj otrasli Kyrgyzstana

Vyjavlenie faktorov neformal'nosti dlja ukreplenija zaščity rabotnikov i obespečenija ustojčivogo ekonomičeskogo rosta
Bishkek, 2022

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Tilekeev, Kanat

Analiz neformal'noj ekonomiki v Kyrgyzstane

Čerez social'nuju spravedlivost' dlja trudjaščichsja, k ustojčivomu razvitiju v strane
Bishkek, 2021

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Tilekeyev, Kanat

Understanding informal economy in Kyrgyzstan

Better social justice for workers, higher sustainability for the country
Bishkek, 2021

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Golosa graždan v nacional'nych klimatičeskich planach

Točka zrenija graždanskogo obščestva Kenii, Kyrgyzskoj Respubliki, Marokko i Filippin
Bishkek, 2021

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Dzhuraev, Emilbek; Muratalieva, Nargiza

The EU strategy on Central Asia

To the successful implementation of the new strategy
Bishkek, 2020

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Dzhuraev, Emilbek; Muratalieva, Nargiza

Strategija ES v Central'noj Azii

k uspešnoj realisacii novoj strategii
Bishkek, 2020

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