Analysis of Cooperation in the Tourism Sector between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan: a Study of Cross-border Value Chains

Research Stages. The first stage was a desk review and analysis of available data in the tourism 
sector of both countries. The next stage was data collection based on methods described above. 
The final stage was analysis of gathered information, preparation of the report and 
recommendations.
Research Beneficiaries / Stakeholders for Interviews 
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For the interview, a semi-structured interview form in English and local languages was developed 
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Mapping implies a matrix classification of stakeholders according to their level of interest and influence on the 
sector.
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There is a complex network of stakeholders in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan operating at different 
levels, including public and private entities, and those who function as intermediaries versus 
direct service providers. These include:
v) State and local authorities. 
vi) Businesses: 
o Service providers: accommodation, transport, restaurants, attraction operators, 
guides, event-companies; 
o Intermediaries in the tourism sector: tour operators and tour agents; 
o Tourism-focused associations. 
vii) Tourists: 
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“Bilateral” tourists between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan; 
o International tourists visiting Uzbekistan and/or Kyrgyzstan. 
viii) 
International organizations 
 

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Annex 2. List of foreign states whose citizens are subject to the simplified visa regime in the 
Kyrgyz Republic 
 
1. Australian Union 
2. Republic of Austria 
3. Kingdom of Belgium 
4. Bosnia and Herzegovina 
5. Vatican 
6. United Kingdom of Great Britain and 
Northern Ireland 
7. Hungary 
8. Federal Republic of Germany 
9. Kingdom of the Netherlands 
10. The Greek Republic 
11. Kingdom of Denmark 
12. Iceland 
13. Ireland 
14. Kingdom of Spain 
15. Italian Republic 
16. Canada 
17. Republic of Korea 
18. State of Kuwait 
19. Republic of Latvia 
20. Republic of Lithuania 
21. Principality of Liechtenstein 
22. Grand Duchy of Luxembourg 
23. Republic of Malta 
24. Principality of Monaco 
25. New Zealand 
26. Kingdom of Norway 
27. United Arab Emirates 
28. Republic of Poland 
29. Portuguese Republic 
30. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 
31. Republic of Singapore 
32. Slovak Republic 
33. Republic of Slovenia 
34. United States of America 
35. Republic of Finland 
36. French Republic 
37. Republic of Croatia 
38. Czech Republic 
39. Swiss Confederation 
40. Kingdom of Sweden 
41. Republic of Estonia 
42. State of Qatar 
43. State of Brunei Darussalam 
44. Kingdom of Bahrain 
45. Japan 
46. Montenegro 
47. Principality of Andorra 
48. Argentine Republic 
49. Federative Republic of Brazil 
50. Republic of San Marino 
51. Republic of Chile 
52. Sultanate of Oman 
 

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