{"id":2037,"date":"2026-02-11T16:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T10:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/?p=2037"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:05:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T10:05:32","slug":"business-forum-in-nookat-strengthens-cooperation-for-inclusive-entrepreneurship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/en\/2026\/02\/business-forum-in-nookat-strengthens-cooperation-for-inclusive-entrepreneurship\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Forum in Nookat Strengthens Cooperation for Inclusive Entrepreneurship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On 10 February 2026, the Nookat district of Osh region hosted the district business forum \u201cUluttuk Dem \u2013 D\u04afinoluk Biyiktik,\u201d which served as a practical platform for open dialogue between government authorities, businesses, and civil society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A business forum in Nookat district brought together 52 participants, including 28 women entrepreneurs, representatives of banks, local authorities, civil society organizations, youth, and vulnerable groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/11022026-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/11022026-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/11022026-1-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A key outcome of the event was the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Nookat District Entrepreneurs Association, Aiyl Bank, and Eldik Bank to support business initiatives, youth and inclusive entrepreneurship, and access to financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deputy Akim of the Nookat District State Administration, Nuraiym Atakanova, highlighted the importance of the forum:<em> \u201cThe district\u2019s economic development is impossible without supporting entrepreneurship, investment, and the inclusion of vulnerable groups\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/11022026-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/11022026-2.png 1280w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/11022026-2-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants also presented examples of social and creative entrepreneurship, including handicrafts, tailoring, confectionery production, tourism, and cultural initiatives demonstrating the district\u2019s local business potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chairperson of the Nookat District Entrepreneurs Association, Sairagul Israilova, emphasized:<em> \u201cThe memorandum with the banks is a real opportunity for entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, to access financing and grow their businesses\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The forum was held within the framework of the EGED Programme, supported by the UK Government through FCDO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/11022026-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/11022026-3.png 1280w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/11022026-3-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On 10 February 2026, the Nookat district of Osh region hosted the district business forum \u201cUluttuk Dem \u2013 D\u04afinoluk Biyiktik,\u201d which served as a practical platform for open dialogue between government authorities, businesses, and civil society. 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