Kyrgyzstan Makes Progress On Electricity Sector Reform

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Kyrgyzstan Makes Progress On Electricity Sector Reform

By Sarah Lupberger on Wednesday, January 4, 2012

The Fuel and Energy Sector Transparency Initiative (FESTI) in Kyrgyzstan was created in June 2011 to increase transparency, accountability, and opportunities for civic engagement in energy sector governance. The WRI Insights Blog has written story on its progress.

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