The American Chamber of Commerce in the Kyrgyz Republic participated in the first meeting of the Business Advisory Council on Children, organized by UNICEF. AmCham was represented at the event by its Executive Director, Altynai Asanova.

The meeting was chaired by UNICEF Representative Samman Thapa. During the session, the Council’s Terms of Reference were officially approved, and key priorities for its future work were identified.

Participants aligned their efforts around two priority areas:

• promoting inclusion and expanding opportunities for children with disabilities;
• fostering a family-friendly work environment.

During the meeting, Council members exchanged views and proposed practical steps for implementing the identified initiatives. The Council brings together representatives of leading business associations and companies, including AmCham.

Going forward, participants plan to jointly develop the Council’s Work Plan for 2026–2027, aimed at implementing concrete collaborative initiatives.