Cluster approach to development of agricultural industry in the Kyrgyz Republic

Abstract Aim. The article discusses the situation, existing problems, development trends of agriculture in Kyrgyz Republic and proposes a cluster approach as a tool for development and efficiency boosting. Materials and Methods. In the process of considering the problems, general scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, genesis of new knowledge, methods of normative – legal analysis of strategic documents, methods of generalization, analogy and comparison of initial data were used. Results. In the process of transforming the country's economy, the Government contributed to the creation of institutions aimed at consolidating and supporting agricultural producers. However, in general, the country's agriculture is developing at a low rate and largely has low competitiveness. Conclusion. Measures aimed at supporting agricultural production in the process of economic transformation did not bring the expected results and exhausted themselves. This justifies the need to use other approaches, including the clustering of production. Key words: clusters, cluster theory, Kyrgyzstan, regions, agriculture, problems in the industry, trends in the industry, growth prospects, consolidation.