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Association of Entrepreneurs of GBAO (hereafter "AE of GBAO") has been established on 26th July 2023 to strengthen the economic opportunities of entrepreneurs, provide financial education and the basics of entrepreneurship to its members, access to financial and economic opportunities for the development of entrepreneurship in the region.

Tasks of the “AE of GBAO”

Creating opportunities for business development of association members.

Supporting the participation of association members in national and international fairs and exhibitions

Conducting training and organizing internships for entrepreneurs at the regional, national and international levels

Organization of vocational training courses for people with a profession

Conducting competitions and other events aimed at promoting business

Networking and developing cooperation with other associations at national and international levels

Raising awareness among entrepreneurs through international and national initiatives.

Raising capital for business development of association members through government investments, development partners, philanthropists and membership fees

Cooperation with other associations at national and international levels

Implementation of business development programs

Perform other tasks that do not contradict the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan

The first event organized by “AE of GBAO” was the Pamir Investment Forum in August 2023. This event brought together local and foreign investors. The forum was organized in cooperation with the local executive authority of GBAO with the financial support of international donor organizations operating in the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan

The following participants took part in Pamir Investment Forum

Representatives of business and authorities of the People's Republic of China

Tajik - Korean company

Sarez Capital LLC

Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation

Ambassador of the United States of America to Tajikistan and many others

The topics of the forum included the development of three main potential sectors of the GBAO economy. Areas of possible investment included the mining sector, the development of the tourism industry in the region, the creation of industrial enterprises and the processing of local agricultural products. Entrepreneurs presented more than 34 business plans aimed at developing these sectors

“AE of GBAO” has the right to carry out activities requiring special permission or license only after receiving the appropriate permit. The permit expires upon expiration.

Tajikistan

Geography

Tajikistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia. It is bordered by Afghanistan to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and China to the east. The country is mostly mountainous, with the Pamir Mountains in the east and the Fann Mountains in the west. The highest point in Tajikistan is Mount Ismoil Somoni, which is 7,495 meters (24,590 feet) tall.

Capital

The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe. Dushanbe is a large city with a population of over 1 million people. It is located in the southwestern part of the country, in the foothills of the Fann Mountains.

People

The majority of the people in Tajikistan are Tajiks. Tajiks are a Persian-speaking people who have lived in the region for centuries. Other ethnic groups in Tajikistan include Uzbeks, Kyrgyz, and Russians.

Language

The official language of Tajikistan is Tajik. Tajik is a Persian language that is closely related to Farsi. Other languages spoken in Tajikistan include Uzbek, Kyrgyz, and Russian.

Religion

The majority of the people in Tajikistan are Muslims. Islam is the official religion of the country. Other religious groups in Tajikistan include Christians, Jews, and Buddhists.

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