Support for State Mortgage Company in the design of low-cost housing projects

The objective of the consultancy was to assist the Kyrgyzstan State Mortgage Company (SMC) in developing solutions for low-cost, low-density housing design, construction techniques and materials suitable for local climate and cultural identity in rural areas and to support stakeholders in rural mid-sized cities to initiate corresponding pilot construction projects. AHI led research on appropriate best practice samples for low-cost, low-density housing in rural areas and organized a workshop with SMC to discuss the implications of such recommendations as well as the potential creation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for implementation of rural housing programs. AHI also led the advisory services to SMC on optimal rural housing supply mechanisms and programs, housing finance standards and contributed to national and local policy reviews.