Indicator 12.b.1 - Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism sustainability - Indicators For The Sustainable Development Goals

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Geographical coverage	Kyrgyz Republic
Unit of measurement	Not available for this indicator
Definitions	According to the Kyrgyz Law on Tourism, tourism is the temporary departure (travel) of citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic, foreign citizens or stateless persons (hereinafter referred to as ‘citizens’) outside their permanent place of residence for recreational, educational, professional, business, sports, religious and other purposes without engaging in remunerated activities in the country (place) of temporary residence.
Concepts	Sustainable tourism means sustainable economy, social responsibility, and environmental safety in tourism activities, which means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Tourism activities means activities of tour operators and travel agencies, as well as any other travel arrangements. Tourism product is a set of services provided to citizens (tourists). Actors of tourism activity include enterprises, institutions, agencies regardless of their forms of ownership, or individuals registered according to the law of the Kyrgyz Republic. Tour operator activity - activity on formation, promotion and sale of tourist product carried out by legal entity or individual entrepreneur (hereinafter referred to as tour operator). Travel agent activity means promoting or selling tourism product by legal entity or individual entrepreneur (hereinafter referred to as a travel agent);
Rationale and interpretation	In general, recommendations on sustainable tourism development, as well as sustainable development management practices apply to all forms of tourism in all types of destinations, including including mass tourism and the various tourism subsectors. Sustainability principles refer to the environmental, economic and sociocultural dimensions of tourism development, and a balance needs to be maintained between these three dimensions to guarantee long-term sustainability. Tourism in the Kyrgyz Republic is one of the priority and export-oriented sectors of the country’s economy. Sustainable tourism primarily addresses sociocultural, environmental and economic issues through: Preserving cultural values and the identity of the nation, thus bringing the peoples of the world together; Optimizing the use of natural resources, which are the backbone of tourism development; Sustainable employment for local people, thereby contributing to the economic empowerment of local people and poverty reduction. The tourism sector in the Kyrgyz Republic is growing steadily. By 2023, the contribution of tourism to GDP will reach 7 per cent.
Method of computation	Number of arriving tourists, GDP, tax revenues, number of business entities is computed based on the data of the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, and in line with the classification of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Comments and limitations	When counting the number of tourists, the National Statistical Committee mainly focuses on the organizational sector of recreation and tourism. Unorganized/informal vacation of foreign tourists, as well as domestic tourists is very popular. In this regard, the total number of tourists is much higher than the National Statistical Committee data.
Quality assurance	Needs improvement…
Data availability and gaps	Official website of the Department of Tourism under the MCIT KR
Disaggregation	Not available for this indicator
Comparability with international data/standards	Not available for this indicator
References and documentation	The Kyrgyz Republic SDG National Reporting Platform: https://sustainabledevelopment-kyrgyzstan.github.io According to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on Tourism No. 34 dated March 25, 1999; Acts of the KR Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament), the Kyrgyz President and The Government Decrees Local acts of the Ministry and Department of Tourism under the MCIT KR; The Kyrgyz Government Decree on Approval of the Kyrgyz Government’s Tourism Development Program for 2019-2023 No. 36 of January 31, 2019.
Data sources	Official websites of the Department of Tourism under the MCIT KR, MCIT KR, open data portal, other Kyrgyz tourism websites
Data collection methods	Analysis and monitoring, official request, survey
Link to UN metadata	United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (pdf 782kB) opens in a new window

Indicator name	12.b.1 Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism sustainability
Target name	12.b Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products
Goal	Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Organization	Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic
Contact person(s)/focal point	Dastan Dayirbekovich Dayirbekov
Contact person's email	dayirbekov@gmail.com
Contact person's phone	0707 44 84 24, 0312 900 443
Organization website	deptourism.gov.kg

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Indicator 12.b.1 Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism sustainability

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 765 dated 18 December 2024 “On the Approval of the Sustainable Tourism Development Programme for 2025–2030”

Infrastructure development and investment mobilization for the implementation of priority projects will serve as key drivers of growth and progress in the tourism sector.

By 2030, Kyrgyzstan is expected to gain widespread recognition as one of the leading year-round high-quality tourism destinations, built upon the country’s unique cultural and natural heritage, high-level service delivery, and centuries-old traditions of Kyrgyz hospitality.

Through strategic investments in infrastructure, education, and marketing, and by offering visitors unique experiences tailored to high-value-added service markets worldwide, Kyrgyzstan aims to rank among the top 50 countries in the global Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index.