On March 13, 2026, the investment forum “Kadamjay – A Territory of Investment and Sustainable Development” was held in the city of Kadamjay, Batken region. The event brought together representatives of government institutions, businesses, financial institutions, civil society and donor organizations, as well as entrepreneurs and youth. In total, the forum gathered 121 participants.
The forum was organized by the Kadamjay District State Administration and the District Coordination Council with technical support from the EGED programme, financed by the UK Department for international development and implemented by DPI, and development partners.
Opening the forum, the Head of the Kadamjay District State Administration, Bolotkan Bayake uulu, noted that the development of entrepreneurship and the attraction of investments are important priorities for the district’s socio-economic development: “Such events bring together representatives of government, business and investors on one platform, enabling them to discuss promising projects and identify new opportunities for the development of the district’s economy”.
The main objective of the forum was to promote the investment potential of the Kadamjay district, present promising investment projects, and strengthen cooperation between government institutions, businesses, and investors. Participants discussed opportunities for entrepreneurship development, state support mechanisms, and financial instruments available for implementing business initiatives.
As part of the forum, an exhibition of local products was organized, where entrepreneurs showcased processed agricultural products, confectionery, dried fruits, natural cosmetics, and handicrafts: cooperative Okhna Fruits, the fruit-drying company ALPELDEN, the fruit pastille producer Giza Fruits, the confectionery workshop Jannat Tattulary, artisans from the Aruuzat Ayymdar association, as well as producers of natural cosmetics, mineral water, and decorative plants. The exhibition highlighted the district’s potential in agricultural processing and small business development.
The forum also featured presentations of investment projects related to the green economy, including initiatives in renewable energy, agricultural processing, and eco-tourism. Particular attention was given to projects for the construction of a solar power plant and a small hydropower plant on the Ak-Suu River, aimed at strengthening sustainable energy development and economic resilience in the region.
A key outcome of the forum was the signing of memorandums of cooperation between the Kadamjay District State Administration and investment companies. These agreements focus on implementing energy and infrastructure projects that are expected to attract investment, create new jobs, and contribute to the sustainable economic development of the Kadamjay district.