Social protection is at the heart of Kyrgyzstan’s development and is a priority of
public policy. Pension coverage among today’s elderly is universal and a large number
of contributory and non-contributory programmes are in place to cover a wide range
of risks. Kyrgyzstan has succeeded in maintaining the entitlements dating from the
Soviet era while introducing programmes appropriate for its transition to a market
economy. However, severe fiscal constraints have limited the coverage of these new
arrangements and their capacity to adapt to challenges such as poverty, pervasive
informality and emigration.
Foreword |
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Abbreviations and acronyms |
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Executive summary |
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Assessment and recommendations |
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A forward-looking assessment of social protection needs |
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Social protection coverage in Kyrgyzstan |
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The effectiveness of social protection |
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Financing social protection |
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Building a social protection system |
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