With the support of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, a two-day Training for Trainers (ToT) was held, bringing together consultants from Business Support Centers from all regions of Kyrgyzstan.

A working meeting was held in Osh to develop framework educational programs for priority sectors of the economy. On June 23, representatives of the Business Park of Osh State University, the public association “Youth of Osh,” the Entrepreneurship Support Center, as well as experts and stakeholders took part in discussions on training frameworks for the construction and HoReCa sectors. During the meeting, participants examined current employer needs, in-demand professional and soft skills, and labor market requirements for workforce training. Special emphasis was placed on designing practice-oriented programs aimed at improving the quality of short-term vocational education and expanding employment opportunities for young people.

On May 14–15, a Regional Forum titled “Women’s Leadership for Peace and Sustainable Economic Development of Border Areas” will be held in Batken. The forum is organized by the OSCE Programme Office in cooperation with the Entrepreneurship Support Center. Main discussion topics: * women’s entrepreneurship; * cross-border trade; * economic sustainability; * regional cooperation in border areas. The forum offers entrepreneurs the following opportunities: * to learn about new business and partnership opportunities; * to explore financing and support programs; * to hear successful business cases from border regions; * to learn about current trends in women’s entrepreneurship. Participation in the forum is available online only via Zoom. To review the program, please follow the link below: