- improve the corporate governance practices of local joint stock companies and banks in order to increase their ability to attract investment
- improve public and investor awareness regarding the importance of good corporate governance
- develop corporate governance-related legislation
These objectives will be achieved by:
1. WORKING WITH JOINT-STOCK COMPANIES AND BANKS
The Central Asia Corporate Governance Project trains managers, supervisory board members and shareholders of joint-stock companies and banks on corporate governance best practices. Training is provided in the form of seminars, consultations and workshops. In addition, the project will select a limited number of companies and banks to participate in the Pilot Enterprise Program.
2. DEVELOPING THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK
The Central Asia Corporate Governance Project works with authorities to improve the legislative framework related to corporate governance. The Project’s experts work on:
- Developing specific policy recommendations and advising national governments on improving corporate governance regulations;
- Facilitating a public-private sector dialogue on regulatory and legislative issues related to corporate governance;
- Providing information on legislation in other countries and international best practices.
3. PARTNERING WITH LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS
In order to address the needs of the next generation of business leaders, the Central Asia Corporate Governance Project works with educational institutions to help develop corporate governance programs:
- Assisting with the drafting and implementation of training programs and curriculum on corporate governance;
- Helping to develop corporate governance case studies;
- Fascilitating train-the-trainer sessions for professors.
4. PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
The Project provides a national public education campaign to raise awareness about corporate governance among Central Asian population and shareholder base. Activities include:
- Holding round table discussions with journalists and issuing press releases;
- Publishing and disseminating a periodical bulletin devoted to corporate governance issues;
- Creating and maintaining the Project’s website, which contains information on corporate governance and useful links;
- Delivering training events and seminars for journalists and partner organizations.
