Across the world, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) works to expand access to modern energy services to power economic and social development. Modern energy services are crucial for economic growth and prosperity and play a critical role in ensuring regional stability and security around the world. In Central Asia, USAID strives to build enhanced regional cooperation on shared energy and water resources, with a particular focus on increasing access to clean, reliable and affordable energy throughout the region. As a world leader in the energy sector, the United States is excited to provide technical assistance in these areas to all countries in Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.