> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://economist.kg/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Park without borders: how Kyrgyzstan showcased its creative economy in Jakarta - URL: https://economist.kg/en/park-without-borders-kyrgyzstan-creative-economy-jakarta/ - Published: 2026-11-08T18:10:08.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-08T18:10:08.000Z - Description: Kyrgyzstan presented its creative economy development model at the 5th World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE 2026) in Jakarta. The Creative Industries Park took center stage. - Author: Светлана Бегунова - Tags: Экономика, #en **Kyrgyzstan presented its creative economy development model at the fifth World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE 2026), which took place on October 21–23 in Jakarta. The Creative Industries Park (CIP) took center stage in the presentation as a state support mechanism enabling companies and entrepreneurs to operate under preferential tax conditions without being tied to a specific location. The CIP reported this.** The conference brought together representatives from **more than 82 countries** and seven international organizations. The business program featured **183 speakers and moderators**, while the total number of attendees reached **7,639 people**, according to the organizers. > The theme of WCCE 2026 was *Inclusively Creative: Collective Continuity*. Participants discussed how to turn creative potential into sustainable business, jobs, and exports, as well as what conditions are necessary for the development of creative industries. #### **The Jakarta vision of the creative economy** One of the main outcomes of the conference was the adoption of the **Jakarta Vision on Creative Economy**. The document was supported by the heads of **38 delegations**. It outlines areas for international cooperation: the development of digital infrastructure, access to technology and financing, intellectual property protection, fair remuneration for authors, and the strengthening of ties among industry participants. > Participants paid special attention to **artificial intelligence**, sustainable development, and the creation of conditions under which revenues from creative activities can be distributed more fairly. Indonesia intends to promote the provisions of the document at the international level, including through the UN. The goal is to integrate the creative economy into the global development agenda after 2030. The discussions focused not only on culture, design, and technology, but also on practical mechanisms to support entrepreneurs: from legislation and tax conditions to attracting investment and entering foreign markets. #### **How the Kyrgyz model is structured** The Kyrgyz delegation was formed by the Creative Industries Park. According to the CIP, it became the **largest among the national delegations** at the conference. It was led by Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce **Benazir Nurlanova**, who is also a member of the Park's Supervisory Board. > Kyrgyzstan presented the results of the creative sector's development, national initiatives, and legislative changes aimed at supporting entrepreneurs. The main example was the **Creative Industries Park** model. Unlike traditional industrial and technology parks, where enterprises operate within a specific territory, the Kyrgyz mechanism is based on a special legal and tax regime. Entrepreneurs can obtain CIP resident status **regardless of their place of business activity**, provided they meet the established requirements. The model combines four main elements: - **Special tax regime** — preferential taxation for Park residents. - **Virtual residency** — the ability to operate without locating the business in a separate territory. - **Accessibility for entrepreneurs** — both individual entrepreneurs and legal entities can obtain resident status. - **State-business interaction** — the participation of state bodies, the CIP Directorate, and representatives of the creative community in the development of the industry. Under the current [conditions](https://cip.kg/criteria?ref=economist.kg), at least **90% of revenue** must come from types of creative activities provided for by law to obtain resident status. CIP residents benefit from a **zero single tax rate until July 31, 2031**. At the same time, obligations for other established payments, including social contributions and fees to the Park's Directorate, remain in effect. > According to the Park, a distinctive feature of the Kyrgyz model is that it emerged with the direct participation of creative businesses. Entrepreneurs' proposals formed the basis of the state mechanism for supporting the industry. #### **International experts note Kyrgyzstan's experience** One of the key events for the Kyrgyz delegation was a meeting with representatives of the **Global Creative Economy Council**. International experts and researchers took part in the discussion: - **John Newdigate** — the Mayor of London's Ambassador for Creative Industries, one of the founders of Creative UK, and WCCE co-chair; - **Martin Smith** — international expert and researcher at Goldsmiths, University of London; - **Edna dos Santos-Duisenberg** — founder of the UNCTAD Creative Economy Programme; - **Dwinita Larasati** — researcher and industrial design lecturer at the Bandung Institute of Technology, WCCE co-chair. The Kyrgyz side spoke about the development of the creative sector and the results of the CIP's work. > According to the Ministry of Economy, **John Newdigate** called the Kyrgyz Park one of the exemplary cases of state policy in the creative economy. **Martin Smith** noted the country's progress in creating conditions for industry development and the potential for applying similar tax instruments in other states. According to CIP representatives, the interest of international specialists shows that the Kyrgyz model can be useful not only domestically, but also when developing similar mechanisms abroad. #### **Kyrgyzstan and Indonesia intend to develop cooperation** On the sidelines of the conference, Deputy Minister of Economy **Benazir Nurlanova** met with Indonesia's Minister of Creative Economy **Teuku Riefky Harsya**. The parties discussed cooperation in the creative industries, the exchange of experience, and the expansion of market access. Special attention was paid to the possibility of promoting **Indonesian creative products in Central Asia**. > The Indonesian side expressed interest in further cooperation with Kyrgyzstan. Such contacts can create opportunities for domestic entrepreneurs to engage in joint projects, find partners, and promote products abroad. > International ties are of particular importance for **design, software, digital content**, and other intellectual products that can be exported without relocating production to another country. #### **Industry development requires more than just tax incentives** In addition to official sessions, the WCCE 2026 program included **Creativillage**, a platform where visitors could get acquainted with the products and projects of Indonesia's creative industries. The exhibition showcased design, architecture, fashion, music, cinema, gaming, technology, literature, and gastronomy. According to the organizers, **more than 20,000 people** visited Creativillage. > This format demonstrated that the development of the creative economy depends not only on legislation and tax incentives. Entrepreneurs need platforms to showcase products, find buyers and partners, attract financing, and engage in professional exchange. For Kyrgyzstan, the next task also involves creating a full-fledged **creative ecosystem**. The special tax regime facilitates business operations, but sustainable growth requires educational programs, access to capital, expert support, infrastructure, and opportunities to enter foreign markets. > **Edna дос Сантос-Дуйзенберг** touched upon this topic in her presentation *Building an Inclusive Economy: From Creative Economy to Creative Ecosystems*. She emphasized the need to move from supporting individual areas to developing an interconnected system in which education, professional skills, financing, markets, partnerships, and digital technologies complement one another. #### **Creative Industries Park prepares strategy until 2030** Following its participation in WCCE 2026, the Creative Industries Park intends to begin drafting a **development strategy through 2030**. The document is expected to define long-term priorities, directions for institutional development, and additional support mechanisms for residents. > Among the main tasks are **strengthening the creative ecosystem**, expanding international cooperation, and developing the export of intellectual products. Participation in the conference in Jakarta allowed Kyrgyzstan to present its model of supporting creative business to international experts and discuss cooperation opportunities with other countries. 🧭 The next phase will show how effectively tax and legal instruments, along with educational, financial, and infrastructural measures, help entrepreneurs ****scale their businesses, create jobs, and enter foreign markets**.