National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic announces a competition for the best coverage of microfinance in Kyrgyzstan  

National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic in the frame of campaign on improvement of the financial literacy of the population announces a republican competition among journalists for the best coverage of the provision of financial services "Microfinance: Opportunities and risks."  

Competition is held to enhance education of citizens through quality publications about the specifics of the microfinance market.  

Nominations for the best materials in print and electronic media in Russian and Kyrgyz languages ​​published in the capital and regional media are provided in the competition.  

The prize fund provides valuable gifts and consolation prizes. 

One material becomes the winner in each nomination.  

Terms of Competition: Works of the representatives of print and electronic media in the Kyrgyz Republic (press, TV, radio, Internet) in Kyrgyz and Russian languages are accepted.  

Amount of materials from one author and amount of competitive works is not limited.  

Works provided for the competition must be published or be broadcasted during the period from February 1 to October 1, 2014.  

Procedure for submission of materials for the competition: To enter the competition the applicants must fill out a competitive bid, to attach to it a short CV and the competition materials and deliver the package to the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic to the address: Bishkek, 101 Umetaliev St., room 104 with mark "for the competition".  

Results of the competition will be announced on the eve of the Day of information and press of the Kyrgyz Republic on 6th of November at a ceremony attended by the Governor of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic.