The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of the people in Kyrgyzstan as elsewhere in unprecedented ways, profoundly affecting their ability to meet basic needs. The Brief provides an overview of the impact of the pandemic on the country's socio-economic context.
The Socio-Economic brief analyzes how the shrinking economy has further impaired vulnerable people's ability to access food and adequate nutrition. It also looks at the 2021 forecasts, highlighting those factors that will influence the situation, including the food prices.