Tajikistan

<p>The project aims <strong>to advance the EU-Central Asia connectivity agenda through increasing the operational efficiency of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and internationalisation of Central Asian business.</strong> This will be achieved through simplifying cross-border formalities in Central Asia to attract trade and sustainable investment; improving regional coordination across Central Asian countries to foster trade and transport connectivity; and enhancing the competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to facilitate their access to regional and EU markets, including through leveraging the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor.<span>&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p><p>Part of the EU-funded &ldquo;Prosperity in Central Asia&rdquo; programme, the project builds on the results of the EU-funded Ready4Trade Central Asia (2020-2024).&nbsp;</p><p>The project will involve a wide range of Central Asian stakeholders in the implementation of its activities, such as <span>governmental bodies, including relevant ministries, border regulatory agencies and customs authorities within the region; as well as local business support organizations (BSOs)</span><span>&nbsp;and academia.</span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Working with small and medium sized enterprises and business support organizations, ITC through the UK Trade Partnerships Programme in Central Asia aims to increase the volume and value of exports to the UK and EU and to support local industries to grow employment opportunities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>