Uzbekistan
Ready4Trade Central Asia: Fostering Prosperity Through the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor
<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> </span></p><p>Part of the EU-funded “Prosperity in Central Asia” programme, the project builds on the results of the EU-funded Ready4Trade Central Asia (2020-2024). </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> and academia.</span></p>