🌍 New horizons in trade! Cross-Border Economic Zones have emerged as a powerful tool for promoting regional integration & economic development. We discussed the feasibility study, paving the way for such collaborative efforts. #Aid4Trade funded by MFA Finland 🇫🇮

Agrisector has unique potential for empowering women. If there was ever a perfect time to empower women farmers, it’s now! UN Development's AidforTrade project funded by 🇫🇮, will continue to spearhead work on inclusive trade, focusing on creation of entrepreneurial opportunities for women

Meet Ruzigul, a teacher turned entrepreneur! In 2016, she started manual jam & marmalade production. With MFA Finland 🇫🇮's funding we helped to semi-automate her business. Now, with 6 employees, she aims to export to Europe and Turkey. ✨ 👉undp.org/uzbekistan/sto… #Aid4Trade

Let's start the week with Otabek Ziyaev, a man who turned his business into a leader in the eco-products market. His story is an example of how dedication opens the path to success. ✨ Let his success inspire you to new beginnings! 🔗bit.ly/3SrGE8o #MondayMotivation

UN Development boosts business opportunities for entrepreneurs in the regions of #Kyrgyzstan. Ivana Zivkovic talked to entrepreneurs supported by MFA Finland 🇫🇮 and Global Environment Facility (GEF) and tried their organic products. We support people to improve their livelihoods & promote #economicgrowth in 🇰🇬

UNDP, in collaboration with Бизнес-ассоциация JIА, is pleased to announce the launch of the #Mentorship programme! We invite #WomenEntrepreneurs & #youth in key sectors: 🍒dried fruits, berries, and nuts ⛺️adventure tourism 🍯beekeeping & honey production 🧵felt & leather products/handicrafts

MFA Finland 🇫🇮 Dilshod Akbarov Ainagul If you have experience and knowledge that you are willing to share with women entrepreneurs and youth, this initiative is for you! Link for applications and more details about the mentorship programme can be found at 👉go.undp.org/ZHG

🚜 Just wrapped up training on agricultural value chains in #FerganaValley with Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade & MFA Finland 🇫🇮! 🌾 Boosting efficiency, reducing costs, & opening new market opportunities! 🌟 Ready to see ideas turn into thriving businesses! 👉go.undp.org/48p #Aid4Trade

📢 "Mentorship for #WomenEntrepreneurs & Youth" program's final conference: ✅TOP15 business ideas showcased ✅Product exhibition & investor networking ✅Awards for participants & mentors Funded by MFA Finland 🇫🇮, it's supported 15 startups, 60+ jobs & 12 mentor-mentee pairs!🎉

🌟 From making jam at home to running a successful business! Ruzigul Anorkulova's LLC "Gulroz-D" in Namangan now produces 300 jars/day and empowers local women. 🌱 Every dream starts with a small step. Take yours today! 📖 Read her story: go.undp.org/JsY #MondayMotivation

Women in Central Asia are reshaping economies, but systemic barriers remain. 📢 Ahead of #FFD4, explore insights from Dilshod Akbarov on how UN Development’s #AidForTrade empowers women with market access, finance & skills to drive inclusive growth. 🔗go.undp.org/Umh

From rural entrepreneurs to national policy — see how the #AidForTrade project is transforming Kyrgyzstan’s economy with support from MFA Finland 🇫🇮 & Министерство экономики Кыргызской Республики. * Over 270 MSMEs supported—120+ led by women * Export contracts exceeding USD 9.76 million Watch the impact:

Targeted trade support = real results ✅ export.gov.kg launched ✅ 23% export growth Read how #AidForTrade is powering inclusive economic growth in 🇰🇬 with the support of MFA Finland 🇫🇮 🔗 read more go.undp.org/Umz #PsrtnerAtCore

The formula is simple: Women's access to markets + skills + finance = stronger economies. In Central Asia, UN Development's #AidForTrade makes it happen. Dilshod Akbarov shares the proof points ahead of #FFD4: go.undp.org/Umh

The formula is simple: Women's access to markets + skills + finance = stronger economies. In Central Asia, @‌UNDP's #AidForTrade makes it happen. Dilshod Akbarov shares the proof points ahead of #FFD4: go.undp.org/Umh

Inclusive trade = stronger economies. In Central Asia, women entrepreneurs are driving green & inclusive growth, yet need more access to markets, skills & finance. UN Development's #AidForTrade proves what’s possible. 🔍 See how: go.undp.org/Umh #FFD4

From seed to export: Women are rising across green, inclusive value chains in Central Asia. UN Development’s #AidForTrade has helped 2,500+ women grow businesses & join global markets. Explore insights from Dilshod Akbarov: 🔗 go.undp.org/Umh #FFD4

How can trade empower #LLDCs in Central Asia? Through Aid4Trade project funded by MFA Finland 🇫🇮, UN Development is helping region turn geographic disadvantage into economic opportunity. Read how we are supporting this in our latest blog: go.undp.org/wpG UNDP Eurasia

📦 Only 8% of Kazakhstan’s exports go to its neighbours. Fragmented markets are holding Central Asia back. As #LLDC3 continues, see how Dilshod Akbarov reimagines trade for the region: go.undp.org/wpG

A resilient, green, integrated Central Asia is within reach, but it needs bold policies, cooperation & inclusive trade. Through #AidForTrade, UN Development is helping rewrite the region’s economic story. ✍️ Dilshod Akbarov 🔗 go.undp.org/wpG