The Kyrgyz Ministry of Finance is studying Estonia’s experience in the digitalisation of public finances

The Kyrgyz Ministry of Finance discussed the implementation of international standards for public finance management and the experience of the Estonian Treasury in digitalisation. The seminar took place on 14 October at the Financial Academy as part of the ‘Bilim Chöyrösü – Cheksiz’ initiative.

Amantur Dayyrbekov, Chief Specialist at the Budget Policy Department, presented the international PEFA methodology, which is used to assess public expenditure and financial reporting.

Talant Keldibekov, Deputy Director of the State Treasury, spoke about Estonia’s experience in digitising treasury processes and the potential for applying international solutions in Kyrgyzstan.

The initiative aims to enhance the professional skills of Ministry of Finance staff, facilitate the exchange of international experience and improve the public finance management system.