Turkmenistan

<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>The project, funded by the European Union, aims to promote economic development and decent work in Turkmenistan by improving the business climate and enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs. This initiative will support Turkmenistan&apos;s engagement in regional and global trade, including with the European Union.</p><p>The project is part of the Turkmenistan Cooperation Facility of the European Union.</p><p>Project objectives:</p><ul><li>Strengthened capacities of policymakers for participation in the WTO accession process</li><li>Enhanced SME integration in sustainable value chains</li><li>Strengthened capacity of institutions to implement trade facilitation reforms</li><li>Improved gender-responsive trade facilitation practices</li><li>Improved ecosystem for investment facilitation and e-commerce<!--[if !vml]--></li></ul>