IGF Mining Policy Framework Assessment: Kyrgyzstan

The IGF Mining Policy Framework Assessment for Kyrgyzstan (2018) evaluates the country's mining governance across six pillars. While Kyrgyzstan shows medium progress in legal, financial, socioeconomic, and environmental frameworks—highlighted by fair tax rates and updated mining codes—it shows low progress in post-mining transition and artisanal mining. Key gaps include reliance on outdated Soviet-era technical standards, unpredictable tax administration, and a lack of specific legislation for mine closure and the formalization of artisanal mining.

• Kyrgyzstan's legal and policy framework for mining is rated as having 'MEDIUM' progress. Strengths include the availability of geological information to the public for a fee and the regular updating of mining codes, such as the Law on Subsoil, to improve transparency and licensing. However, gaps exist in the form of outdated technical instructions based on Soviet-era (GOST) standards, unpredictable licensing procedures, and a lack of long-term strategic vision in policy-making.
• Financial benefit optimization is rated as 'MEDIUM'. While the Tax Code is seen as establishing a fair fiscal regime and the Open Budget Portal provides transparent data on tax and royalty flows, the private sector reports that the tax regime has become unpredictable since 2012. Concerns include an increase in tax rates and the number of taxes applied, as well as opaque administration that may increase corruption risks.

APA

Lawrence, P., Sydykova, A., Doolotkeldieva, D. A., Jorupbekova, A., Crawford, A., & Bliss, M. (2018). IGF Mining Policy Framework Assessment: Kyrgyzstan. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/kyrgyzstan-mining-policy-framework-assessment-en.pdf

Chicago

Lawrence, Paul, Altynai Sydykova, Dr. Asel Doolotkeldieva, Aicholpon Jorupbekova, Alec Crawford, and Matthew Bliss. IGF Mining Policy Framework Assessment: Kyrgyzstan. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2018. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/kyrgyzstan-mining-policy-framework-assessment-en.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{lawrence2018igf, author = {Lawrence, Paul and Sydykova, Altynai and Doolotkeldieva, Dr. Asel and Jorupbekova, Aicholpon and Crawford, Alec and Bliss, Matthew}, title = {{IGF Mining Policy Framework Assessment: Kyrgyzstan}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2018}, month = nov, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/kyrgyzstan-mining-policy-framework-assessment-en.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }