The forum on industrial development was organized with the support of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. The event discussed key areas for strengthening partnerships and advancing concrete industrial and investment initiatives.

Focus on the quality of investment projects

Addressing the forum, Erlist Akunbekov emphasized the particular importance of high-quality preparation of investment projects. According to him, modern investors look not only for a clear economic model but also for a risk assessment, a solid technological component, and a transparent implementation mechanism.

The high-quality preparation of investment projects is of particular importance. Today's modern investors look for a clear economic model, a risk assessment, a solid technological component and a transparent implementation mechanism.
Erlist Akunbekov

In this regard, the minister expressed interest in cooperating with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and other international partners to bring future projects to the stage of investment readiness.

Areas discussed at the forum

  • Agriculture and food production
  • Development of digital competencies
  • Small hydropower
  • Pharmaceutical industry

The forum brought together representatives of Central Asian countries, international financial institutions and the business community to discuss the future of investment.