Accra:Azerbaijani and Central Asian women entrepreneurs recently participated in an online business forum titled ‘Women’s Entrepreneurship in Central Asia and Azerbaijan Economic Integration, New Opportunities and Sustainable Regional Cooperation.’ This event was part of the Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asia and Azerbaijan.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the forum saw Hijran Huseynova, Chairperson of the Milli Majlis Committee on Family, Women and Children Affairs, emphasizing the significance of women’s entrepreneurship for sustainable development and job creation. She detailed Azerbaijan’s initiatives to enhance legislation, increase access to finance, and offer training and mentoring to support women entrepreneurs, stressing the importance of collaboration with Central Asian nations.
The forum’s sessions concentrated on exploring global market opportunities for women entrepreneurs, developing joint business projects, and fostering sustainable regional economic partnerships. Speakers included representatives from the parliaments of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, as well as the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, along with entrepreneurs and various officials.