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11/12/2026, 19:41Chairman of the Management Board of MBANK Maksatbek Ishenbaev and UNICEF Representative to the Kyrgyz Republic Samman Jung Thapa signed a Terms of Commitment confirming the bank’s membership to the UNICEF Business Advisory Council for Children.
Chairman of the Management Board of MBANK Maksatbek Ishenbaev and UNICEF Representative to the Kyrgyz Republic Samman Jung Thapa during the meeting.
The UNICEF Business Advisory Council for Children brings together business leaders to advance children’s rights and interests and serves as a platform for dialogue, exchange of experience and the development of responsible business practices.
By joining the Council, MBANK plans to focus on areas where the bank’s capabilities can bring practical benefits to children and families. During the meeting, the parties discussed financial literacy, digital safety and other potential joint initiatives.
During the meeting, Chairman of the Management Board of MBANK Maksatbek Ishenbaev emphasized the strategic importance of making financial services accessible to the younger generation in Kyrgyzstan.
“Developing the MBANK ecosystem and the MJunior app for children allows us to systematically strengthen financial literacy among families throughout Kyrgyzstan. The bank’s large user base makes it possible to provide basic financial knowledge to young people even in the most remote parts of the country, making a significant contribution to building a culture of financial literacy nationwide,” said Chairman of the Management Board of MBANK Maksatbek Ishenbaev.
MBANK also continues to integrate ESG principles into its corporate practices and implements social initiatives, including those supporting children and families.
Participation in the Business Advisory Council will enable the bank to exchange experience with UNICEF and other Council members and explore opportunities to further incorporate children’s rights and interests into its business practices.
“Businesses have tremendous potential to influence children’s lives through their products and services, relationships with employees and customers, technologies and communication channels. The Business Advisory Council gives us an opportunity to combine this potential with UNICEF’s expertise on child rights and work together to identify practical solutions for children in Kyrgyzstan. We are pleased to welcome MBANK to the Council,” said UNICEF Representative to the Kyrgyz Republic Samman Jung Thapa.
Within the framework of the Council, UNICEF can share its expertise, methodological approaches and international experience in the area of children’s rights.
MBANK’s broad digital reach and communication channels provide opportunities to share useful information with children and parents. One area for further dialogue within the Council could be the use of these channels, including the MJunior app, to strengthen children’s financial literacy and digital safety.
During the meeting, MBANK also presented the new “For Children” service. The section brings together information on educational centres, sports clubs and creative studios, making it easier for families to find activities that support their children’s development.
MBANK expressed its readiness to share its experience in developing a digital ecosystem for children and parents and to learn from international practices in this area.
As a member of the Business Advisory Council, MBANK will engage in dialogue with UNICEF and other business representatives on issues affecting children and families. Specific areas of cooperation and initiatives will be identified as part of the Council’s further work.
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