Ulanbek Termechikov

Kompanion Bank

Kompanion's mission is to be the leading community development financial institution in Central Asia. Kompanion supports the strengthening and growth of communities by offering development products and services to entrepreneurs and individuals. Currently Kompanion is the largest financial institution in Kyrgyz Republic by the number of clients. Kompanion represents the culmination of 12 years of work by Mercy Corps in micro credit and its desire to leave an enduring and sustainable community development financial institution as its legacy to the people of Kyrgyz Republic. Kompanion's primary objectives are to: - Foster the growth of micro- and small businesses and promote social entrepreneurs so they are able to create opportunities for themselves and others; - Lead social enterprise innovation in Central Asia; - Promote natural resources conservation and good management practices to our customers and communities; - Measure success based on impact evaluation; and - Help customers build healthy, financially stable communities.