The process of accepting and reviewing applications for social contracts has begun in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration.
The ministry indicated that applications can be submitted to the rural administration (айыл өкмөту) or to the territorial divisions of the ministry. Under the "Social Contract" program, families will be able to receive 150,000 soms free of charge to start their small businesses. This year, 13,334 families will be able to participate in this program.
Funding is available for low-income and needy families who have a social passport or receive the "household assistance" benefit. Families must demonstrate their labor and property potential, as well as prepare a realistic business plan.
The ministry emphasized that priority will be given to families planning to implement projects in the field of ecology or participate in the "One Village - One Product" initiative, as well as to individuals with disabilities and those with a profitable business plan.
The decision to conclude a social contract is made by a temporary commission operating under the local government administration, and in cities, by the social affairs commissions at the city hall. These commissions include representatives of local authorities, local councils, business structures, and public associations, acting by the decision of the heads of local government administrations and territorial departments of the Ministry of Labor.
