USAID to Empower Rural Women Through Co-Financing Private Enterprises of Craftswomen in Uzbekistan

January 14, 2022 Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Agribusiness Development activity established a “Gender Development Fund” and announced a request for concept papers to co-invest with craft enterprises and individual craftswomen. The funds will be used to add value to products and services allowing rural women entrepreneurs to …

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Joint Statement on the Announcement of the Central Asia Investment Partnership

January 07, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan. Begin Text: Today the Governments of the United States of America, the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan are announcing the launch of the …

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The Tenth Annual Central Asia Trade Forum Goes Online

November 02, 2020 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will virtually host the tenth annual Central Asia Trade Forum, an international event promoting regional trade and connectivity across Central Asia, on November 16 – 20, 2020. This year’s theme Central Asia – Growth and Prosperity will explore new trends and market reactions in …

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2020 Investment Climate Statements: Uzbekistan

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY With over 34 million citizens – the largest population in Central Asia, rich reserves of natural resources, and relatively well-developed infrastructure, Uzbekistan has the potential to become one of the strongest economies in the post-Soviet area.  Uzbekistan has demonstrated stable economic development in recent years, reporting 5.6% GDP growth in 2019.  The country’s leadership continues …

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President Donald J. Trump Is Committed to Women’s Economic Empowerment Around the World

Issued on: February 7, 2019 By investing in women around the world, we’re investing in families, we’re investing in prosperity, and we’re investing in peace. President Donald J. Trump PROMOTING ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN: The Trump Administration is launching a historic initiative to empower women globally to fulfill their economic potential. Today, the Trump Administration …

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