Deadline: 31-Jul-20
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations of Republic of Uzbekistan, has announced a contest to support entrepreneurial and individual labor initiatives of vulnerable people within the framework of joint project “Promoting youth employment in Uzbekistan”.
The aim of the contest is to expand opportunities of employment and income for vulnerable people, especially for women and youth, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The winners of the competition will be provided technical assistance in the form of equipment, office equipment, furniture, sewing machines, tools, equipment, etc., and methodological assistance in the form of consultation, practical training, education, master classes, etc. under the terms of co-financing by the beneficiary/applicant.
During the implementation of the initiative beneficiaries are required to contribute in the form of material assets, their own labor, real estate, small equipment, vehicles, raw materials, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Physical entities, individual entrepreneurs, family enterprises with and without a legal entity who want to start or expand small business or individual labor activities in Andijan, Jizzakh, Kashkadarya, Navoi, Surkhandarya and Namangan regions can participate in the contest.
For more information, visit https://www.uz.undp.org/content/uzbekistan/en/home/presscenter/articles/2020/07/supporting-the-implementation-of-small-business-and-individual-l.html