Preparing the Solid Waste Environmental Enhancement Project (ADB-57037-007)

Regions
  • Europe and Central Asia
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Countries
  • Kyrgyzstan
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Financial Institutions
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Project Status
Approved
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Bank Risk Rating
C
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Voting Date
Dec 2, 2025
Date when project documentation and funding is reviewed by the Board for consideration and approval. Some development banks will state a "board date" or "decision date." When funding approval is obtained, the legal documents are accepted and signed, the implementation phase begins.
Borrower
Government of Kyrgyzstan
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Sectors
  • Climate and Environment
  • Energy
  • Infrastructure
  • Law and Government
  • Technical Cooperation
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Investment Type(s)
Grant
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Investment Amount (USD)
$ 1.00 million
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Grant Amount (USD)
$ 1.00 million
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Project Cost (USD)
$ 1.18 million
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Bank Documents
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Primary Source

Original disclosure @ ADB website

Updated in EWS Jan 21, 2026

Disclosed by Bank Dec 3, 2025

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Project Description
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On 28 November 2024, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved the Multisector Activities Support Facility 2025–2030, a small expenditure financing facility (SEFF). The facility agreement was signed on 26 March 2025 and declared effective on 25 August 2025. The availability period is for 5 years from effectiveness. The facility supports project preparation, implementation, and post-completion activities and promotes innovation and institutional capacity.

This SEFF activity is for Preparing the Solid Waste Environmental Enhancement Project (SWEEP), laying the groundwork for future solid waste management investments in the Kyrgyz Republic.

The Kyrgyz Republic has around 550 landfills, but only 60 are officially authorized. Many lack environmental safeguards, causing groundwater contamination and uncontrolled waste burning. Solid waste management faces serious challenges due to weak enforcement, limited funding, poor infrastructure, and low public engagement. Waste collection is inefficient and focused in urban areas, while landfills are often overfilled, unauthorized, and noncompliant. Compared to Bishkek, regional centers and aiyl aimaks (rural municipalities) are often worse off due to lack of formal waste management systems, leaving residents to manage waste individually with limited access to organized services. Resource recovery remains underdeveloped, hindered by low source-separation rates and limited composting capacity. Although legal frameworks exist, enforcement suffers from limited oversight and unclear institutional responsibilities. Public awareness is low, and education or outreach programs are scarce. Local governments lack the resources to enforce regulations, relying heavily on financial support from development partners. These shortcomings heighten environmental risks, especially groundwater contamination, highlighting the urgent need for strategic, sustainable investment.

The activity will develop a feasibility study and detailed designs for the ensuing SWEEP, forming the basis for sustainable solid waste investments. It will assess infrastructure, policies, and institutional capacity, conduct legal and regulatory reviews, and identify system gaps. Sustainable technical and financial models, including private sector participation options, will be developed alongside environmental, social, climate, and gender assessments. Preparatory work includes stakeholder consultations, resettlement planning, and risk and climate resilience and mitigation strategies. A phased implementation plan, institutional capacity building, and a monitoring framework will guide and track progress.

SWEEP is scheduled for approval in 2027 with an estimated $40 million in ADB financing. SWEEP aims to improve waste collection, treatment, and management through targeted investments, structural reforms, and sustainable practices, including the reduce–reuse–recycle (3R) strategy. Special attention is given to environmental sustainability, climate change adaptation and mitigation, gender inclusiveness, and energy efficiency. A sound solid waste management system will contribute to improved public health, environmental protection, and quality of life by providing access to basic services and promoting more sustainable development.

Early Warning System Project Analysis
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The ADB categorized the project E&S risks as follows:

Environment - C
Involuntary Resettlement - C
Indigenous Peoples - C

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Executing Agency - Ministry of Finance:

Ms. Isabaeva Jarkyn Jekshenkulovna - Head of the International Cooperation Department
Phone: +996 312 626 660
Email: j.isabaeva@minfin.kg 
Address: 58, Erkindik Boulevard, Bishkek

ADB Team Leader:

Maria Tran
Email: mtran@adb.org 

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