https://mt.osce-academy.kg/handle/123456789/655 2025-11-13T23:24:37Z 2025-11-13T23:24:37Z Rahmatshoev, Zohirsho https://mt.osce-academy.kg/handle/123456789/674 2025-03-12T05:26:59Z 2025-02-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Migrant remittances and entrepreneurship: a case study of Kyrgyzstan Authors: Rahmatshoev, Zohirsho Abstract: Migrant remittances to developing countries play a significant role in their national economies. It forms a substantial part of the national income for recipient countries. The recipients distribute the funds in diverse ways including investments, consumption, savings, or starting any entrepreneurial activity. Family business as one form of entrepreneurship, creates self-employment opportunities. Eventually, it can decrease unemployment, positively impact the well-being of households and the national economy benefits from it. Considering all this, this paper will focus particularly on Kyrgyzstan and analyze the relationship between the country's remittance inflow and entrepreneurship activities. The entrepreneurship activities are considered: crop farming enterprises, other agricultural enterprises, individual entrepreneurship, and other enterprises. The analysis will be based on different income levels to see the effect of remittances. The analyses are based on a survey of Life in Kyrgyzstan, panel data for 2016 and 2019. The methodology used in the paper is a logit model with random/fixed effects and interaction term analysis. The obtained results report the probability/likelihood of remittances-receiving households engaging in entrepreneurial activity based on their income levels.

2025-02-01T00:00:00Z Gulmamadova, Sabrina https://mt.osce-academy.kg/handle/123456789/673 2025-03-12T05:24:39Z 2025-02-01T00:00:00Z

Title: A Multi-Country Study of Household Energy Saving Behavior: Evidence from Fergana Valley. Authors: Gulmamadova, Sabrina Abstract: The Fergana Valley in Central Asia faces energy shortages, impacting households and hindering economic development. This study investigates household energy-saving behavior in the region, analyzing factors influencing energy access, consumption, and conservation practices. Using data from a household survey conducted by the CAREC Institute in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank Institute, the study, published in 2024, reveals reliance on traditional energy sources and challenges in electricity access, particularly during winter. The findings reveal that while behavioral practices such as turning off lights and appliances are widely adopted, structural measures like insulation remain underutilized due to significant financial, informational, and infrastructural barriers. Key factors driving energy-saving behaviors include household income, education, and gender, with rural households demonstrating a greater need for insulation compared to their urban counterparts. This thesis presents actionable policy recommendations to address these challenges, including the introduction of targeted subsidies for energy-efficient technologies, the implementation of culturally tailored awareness campaigns, the provision of technical training programs, and strategic investments in renewable energy infrastructure. By bridging the gap between macro-level energy strategies and the practical realities of household behavior, this research offers a nuanced understanding of energy conservation dynamics in Central Asia. Its findings aim to guide evidence-based policies that advance sustainable energy practices, enhance regional energy resilience, and promote equitable development within the Fergana Valley.

2025-02-01T00:00:00Z Mambetov, Kurmanbek https://mt.osce-academy.kg/handle/123456789/672 2025-03-12T05:22:01Z 2025-02-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Production of Beef in the Kyrgyz Republic: Value Chain Analysis Authors: Mambetov, Kurmanbek Abstract: Red meat is an important component of the global consumer basket, which provides essential macro and micronutrients crucial for human nutrition. For a developing country with mountainbase surface like Kyrgyzstan the meat has even more importance due to its national cuisine, traditions and climate. This paper explores beef production in Chui oblast of Kyrgyzstan through a value chain analysis. There are several papers on beef production in other countries, but there is a lack of empirical research for Kyrgyzstan. The study is significant for its contribution to understanding the value chain of beef production in the country which is important from an economic and food security perspective. By examining factors influencing beef value formation, this research aims to identify the weaknesses and opportunities of beef production in the country.This research uses mixed methods approach to examine the main factors influencing beef value formation.

2025-02-01T00:00:00Z Beishembaeva, Kamila https://mt.osce-academy.kg/handle/123456789/671 2025-03-12T05:18:56Z 2025-02-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The Impact of Climate Change on Household Energy Consumption: using Life in Kyrgyzstan Data Authors: Beishembaeva, Kamila Abstract: Kyrgyzstan faces significant challenges related to climate change and an energy crisis. Each year, the number of hazards caused by climate change increases, disrupting the lives of the population. In addition to these challenges, the population must contend with an energy crisis characterized by frequent shortages and inefficiencies due to outdated infrastructure and an inadequate energy system. This study analyzes the impact of climate change-induced weather shocks, such as droughts, floods, very cold winters, frosts, and landslides, on the energy consumption of Kyrgyz households. It addresses a significant gap in the literature by exploring energy consumption at the micro level. A uniqueness of this work is in the use of climate shocks as a proxy for climate change, instead of the commonly used measure of annual temperature change. The analysis utilizes household panel data from the Life in Kyrgyzstan survey, covering six waves: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, and 2019. The Hausman test showed that a fixed effects model should be employed to account for unobserved household traits. The findings reveal that climate change has a significant negative effect on household energy consumption. Specifically, one additional weather shock leads to a 4.7% reduction in energy use, holding other variables constant. Surprisingly, the results also show that education increases energy consumption during times of shock. This indicates the need to integrate lessons on climate change and energy efficiency into all levels of education.

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