Contribution archive - Kyrgyzstan

Klara is an entrepreneurial all-rounder: the Montessori teacher opened a pastry store, a restaurant, the first public school and a language center in Karakol. Read the interview in the current issue of Ladies Drive to find out how kindness and ethical courage have shaped her entrepreneurial path.

The year 2023 brought new challenges for our location in Osh. Now we need your help to continue our mission of promoting business. With exciting plans for 2024, from strengthening our team to improving our online presence, we're ready to do great things. Find out what your donation is doing in Osh...

In the vast steppes and pristine landscapes of Kyrgyzstan, the country is writing stories the world should know. From political upheaval to social progress, Kyrgyzstan is experiencing a dynamic time.

"I haven't missed a single BPN seminar for 5 years," Nurlan tells us in the video. He runs a dental lab in Kyrgyzstan and has been a BPN entrepreneur since 2014. Full of anticipation, he talks about his company's next big step. Watch the video!

Experience with us a fascinating trip to Kyrgyzstan, where we will, among other things, celebrate the 25th anniversary of BPN on site. The trip will be accompanied by Willi Helbling from BPN-Switzerland and a local tour guide. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of our work on the ground and visit with us various BPN entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan. Together we would like to celebrate this special anniversary and exchange ideas with the committed entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan. Look forward to a journey full of exciting encounters and unforgettable moments.

Edilbek was looking for answers to many business questions. He completed the BPN program and even took his employees to BPN seminars. Why is that important? Edilbek tells you in the video.

Together for a greener city: The members of the BPN Entrepreneurs' Association in Kyrgyzstan planted 33 new trees in Bishkek!

The security company founded by Bektur has grown from 10 to 100 employees since the cooperation with BPN-Kyrgyzstan. What a success! In the video, the BPN entrepreneur tells how it all came about.

In Osh last year, the BPN Foundation used a "Stop or Go" strategy (we reported here). Find out what the results were after the intensive efforts of the local staff...

The dedicated entrepreneur runs a bakery in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Tatiana explains how her bakery contributes to the development of Bishkek and how she inspires her employees beyond "performance. Read the interview in the current Ladies Drive magazine issue.

Kyrgyz BPN entrepreneurs visited Switzerland and gained valuable experience at the Swiss companies "NIKIN" and "Bäckerei Reinhard", among others. In the video, Kyrgyz and Swiss entrepreneurs talk about the highlights of the meetings and the exchange.

Political and personnel changes - busy periods in all business areas

Bishkek the capital of Kyrgyzstan, is probably familiar to every person who knows BPN. But what about the city of Osh? Have you ever heard of it? Pavel Urusov reveals why he visited this city recently and the place is in focus at BPN Kyrgyzstan in 2022...

While the population has been struggling with currency turbulence and political instability for years, the pilot project "Promoting Entrepreneurship" helps to realize business ideas and brings wages and bread for many.

Baiansulu runs an art and music school in Kyrgyzstan. She has been on the road with BPN since 2018, attending coaching sessions and seminars. The entrepreneur tells you about the successful development of her business in the video.

Roman, who has a law degree, is the second generation to run his print shop. Thanks to business training and loans from BPN, he has been able to establish the company, which originated in communist times, as a provider of printed products with 25 jobs. Immerse yourself in this blossoming entrepreneurial story.

Iskender now provides dental care at two locations. He was not always satisfied with his work performance and knew that there was still untapped potential in his company. Through the BPN seminars, he recognized this potential and was able to develop his business. In the video Iskender tells more...

Minara runs a network of educational centers for children in Kyrgyzstan. Her focus is on her customers - Minara is convinced that this will help her achieve great success. Find out more about Minara's attitude and mindset in her day-to-day work as a successful entrepreneur in the interview in the current issue of Ladies Drive magazine.

Ekaterina has been running a private school and kindergarten in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, for about 10 years. The BPN seminars have been an ideal support for her to further her business education. In the meantime, she has attended every BPN seminar at least once.

Egor produces solid wood furniture to individual order. Customer satisfaction is a great incentive for him. The entrepreneur loves working with wood and people. But like any Kyrgyz carpentry store, his business faces challenges. In this video portrait, Egor tells us how he developed personally and professionally with BPN's support and takes us on a journey behind the scenes of his business.