Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, 23 March 2011 - The Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank (KICB) was set up in 2001 to issue short, medium and long-term loans to stimulate the development of small and medium-sized businesses throughout the Kyrgyz Republic. Currently, KICB serves over 27,000 clients throughout the region and operates a network of 16 branches in five oblasts in the Kyrgyz Republic.