THE ROLE OF JAPAN IN THE FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC PROJECT «ONE VILLAGE – ONE PRODUCT» IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

This article examines the use of the Japanese "One Village - One Product" project in the Kyrgyz Republic to enhance export potential, analyzing Japan's success in Umaji village, where citrus production and waste processing have spurred economic prosperity. It details the project's implementation in Kyrgyzstan since 2011, supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), beginning in the Issyk-Kul region. The article highlights the role of women in the project and the potential expansion to regions such as the Batken Oblast. It stresses the importance of the project for local community development, sustainable business models, and improving rural socioeconomic conditions by using modern technologies and Japanese business methods.