Category Archives: Finance & Consulting

Central Bank Burundi

Central Bank Governor Outlines Financial-Sector Progress
Jean Ciza, Governor of Burundi’s Central Bank, discusses the bank’s goals for the future.
Jean Ciza, Governor Burundi’s Central Bank
Jean Ciza: The Central Bank issues currency, … Continue reading →

Tagged Burundi, financial sector, Jean Ciza, new investors, private investors |

Minister Tabu Abdallah Manirakiza

Development Strategies Putting Burundi on the Right Path
Tabu Abdallah Manirakiza, Minister of Finance and Economic Development Planning, discusses Burundi’s economic strategies.
Tabu Abdallah Manirakiza, Minister of Finance and Economic Development Planning
European … Continue reading →

Tagged Burundi, economic development, economic strategies, international investors, international partners, Tabu Abdallah Manirakiza |

AMCU

Making Sure Ukrainian Market is Open and Competitive
Vasyl Tsushko, Chairman of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU), discusses the organisation’s goals and activities
Vasyl Tsushko, Chairman Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine
European Times: … Continue reading →

Tagged Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, business climate, foreign investors, opportunities, Ukraine, Vasyl Tsushko |

IMF

From Conflicts to Economic Developments
Burundi is emerging from a protracted civil conflict and political instability with the support of the international community. Thanks to the government’s commitment and the support … Continue reading →

Tagged Burundi |

Latvian Banking Association

Association Enhancing Banking Sector’s Support for Business
European Times: What is your background in the financial sector?
Martins Bicevskis, President Latvian Banking Association
Martins Bicevskis: I am an attorney and formerly worked in … Continue reading →

Tagged Baltic banking, banking sector, CIS countries, financial sector, foreign investors, Latvia, Martins Bicevskis |

KCB Bank

Strong Local Banking Partner with World-Class Expertise
KCB Bank, founded in Kenya in 1896, is now the biggest bank in East Africa. It has independent operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda … Continue reading →

Tagged bank in East Africa, Burundi, Burundi banking sector, Gloria Nyambok, international investors |

EBRD Kyrgyzstan

EBRD Bullish on Kyrgyzstan
Larisa Manastirli, Head of EBRD Resident Office in Kyrgyzstan, discusses the bank’s local projects and goals.
Larisa Manastirli, Head of EBRD Resident Office in Kyrgyzstan
European Times: What are … Continue reading →

Tagged brilliant investment opportunities, business climate, European investors, Kyrgyzstan, Larisa Manastirli, micro-finance organisations, potential investors, private investor |

USAID

USAID Long-Term Partner for Kyrgyz Private Sector
Carey Gordon, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Representative, discusses USAID’s programmes in Kyrgyzstan.
Carey Gordon, USAID Representative
European Times: Can you tell us about … Continue reading →

Tagged Carey Gordon, economic growth, FDI, financial investment, International Development, investment target, Kyrgyzstan |

International Business Council

Leading Business Association Working to Upgrade Investment Climate
Aktilek Tungatarov, Executive Director of the International Business Council in Kyrgyzstan, discusses the organisation’s goals for the local private sector.
Aktilek Tungatarov, Executive Director … Continue reading →

Tagged Aktilek Tungatarov, foreign business leaders, foreign investors, IBC, investment destination, investor friendly, Kyrgyzstan, lobby, multilateral trade treaties |

Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Launching Innovative Private-Sector Projects
Marat Sharshekeev, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, discusses the Chamber’s activities and projects.
European Times: What is the Chamber’s mission?
Marat … Continue reading →