Kyrgyz Republic: Integrated State-Owned Enterprises Framework Assessment

Notwithstanding its significant downsizing due to the country´s transition from a planned to a market economy, the public sector in Kyrgyz Republic still owns one hundred thirty-six SOEs, with the largest ones operating in strategic and economically important sectors. The main objective of this integrated state-owned enterprises framework assessment (iSOEF) is to analyze the economic and fiscal impact of the Kyrgyz state-owned enterprise (SOE) portfolio, and identify ways to strengthen its performance and corporate governance.

State Ownership Policies: The Foundation for Accountable, Sustainable and Efficient SOE Reform - High-Level Dialogue with Reform Champions

On October 23, 2025, the World Bank hosted a high-level dialogue titled “State Ownership Policies: The Foundation for Accountable, Sustainable, and Efficient State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) Reform.” The event convened reform champions and over 40 policymakers from across Europe, Central Asia, and beyond, aiming to exchange experiences and lessons learned in shaping and implementing state ownership policies for SOEs.

Setting Targets: Developing KPIs for SOEs – International Experiences and Lessons for ECA

Developing KPIs for SOEs: Peer Learning on Performance Metrics for State-Owned Enterprises in Europe and Central Asia

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are critical levers for public investment and service delivery. Yet, ensuring they deliver on both commercial and public mandates requires tools that can clearly translate ownership goals into measurable outcomes. At the heart of this challenge are Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Bosnia and Herzegovina - Strengthening Corporate Governance: Sustainability Reporting and the Increasing Role of Audit Committees

Two recent conferences titled “Strengthening Corporate Governance: Sustainability Reporting and the Increasing Role of Audit Committees” were organized in Bosnia and Herzegovina under the Road to Europe Program of Accounting Reform and Institutional Strengthening for Small and Medium Enterprises (REPARIS for SMEs) regional project.

Enhancing Governance in Montenegro's SOEs: The Critical Role of Audit Committees

The fourth national conference under the Road to Europe Program of Accounting Reform and Institutional Strengthening for Small and Medium Enterprises (REPARIS for SMEs) in Montenegro on May 24 included important discussion of the critical role of audit committees in ensuring transparency and accountability of Public Interest Entities (PIEs) and state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

Launch of a New Regional Program - Enhancing Accounting, Auditing, and Sustainability Reporting (EAASURE)

A new regional program Enhancing Accounting, Auditing, and Sustainability Reporting (EAASURE) was launched in Vienna, Austria on May 28-29, 2024 as part of a two-day Knowledge Sharing Event “Responding to New Requirements and Challenges in Corporate Financial and Sustainability Reporting” attended by about 80 participants from the 11 beneficiary countries.

Strengthening Corporate Governance in Montenegro: Sustainability Reporting and the Increasing Role of Audit Committees

The fourth national conference under the Road to Europe Program of Accounting Reform and Institutional Strengthening for Small and Medium Enterprises (REPARIS for SMEs) regional project was held on May 24, 2024, in Ulcinj, Montenegro. The conference was organized in cooperation with the Institute of Certified Accountants of Montenegro (ICAM) as part of ICAM’s 9th International Symposium of Accountants and Auditors of Montenegro.

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