The "Pakistan-Kazakhstan Trade Opportunities Forum for Women-Owned Businesses," organized by the USAID Pakistan Regional Economic Integration Activity (PREIA), kicked off on May 13th, 2024, in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
This event aims to empower women by providing them access to potential trade opportunities in Central Asia, especially Kazakhstan. The forum brought together 26 remarkable female entrepreneurs and fostered dialogue and collaboration between Pakistani and Kazakh business communities to promote economic growth, advance gender-inclusive trade practices, and enhance the competitiveness of women-owned enterprises.
Tangible Results The forum has yielded tangible results, including:
-New Business Connections Participants established new business connections and trade partnerships. - *Market Insights*: Participants gained invaluable market insights into investment opportunities and manufacturing processes in sectors like IT and electronics. - Guided Tour
The participants embarked on a guided tour of Almaty's Special Economic Zone. Sustainable Economic Development
This initiative isn't just about expanding trade networks—it's about empowering women entrepreneurs and fostering sustainable economic development in both Pakistan and Kazakhstan.
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