12 July 2011, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic – The University of Central Asia (UCA) convened a “Roundtable on Entrepreneurship and Economic Development in Southern Kyrgyzstan.” The event marked the release of “Giving Entrepreneurs a Voice in the Future of Southern Kyrgyzstan.” Based on interviews with over 125 entrepreneurs, the USAID-supported report captures perspectives on opportunities and barriers to business development in the country’s southern region. The Roundtable featured a panel discussion on challenges and recommendations for business expansion.