Today, Mavsuma Muini, Deputy Chairwoman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, took part in a meeting of women entrepreneurs dedicated to International Women’s Entrepreneurship Day and the presentation of the incubation program “Women’s Cup.”
Mavsuma Muini emphasized that developing women’s entrepreneurship is a priority for the Government of Tajikistan. State programs and strategies have been approved to establish a solid legal and institutional framework to enhance the status of women and girls.
With the support of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Emomali Rahmon, the Presidential Grant fund has increased to 15 million somoni since 2025. This year, projects from 200 women entrepreneurs received support.
“To support the development of women’s entrepreneurship, improve conditions for women entrepreneurs, attract investment to expand their activities, and increase the number of women entrepreneurs, as well as create favorable opportunities for their growth, the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan adopted the ‘State Program for the Development of Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Republic of Tajikistan until 2027’ by Decision No. 545 on November 29, 2023. The program is now being successfully implemented,” Mavsuma Muini said.
To further support women and the handicraft sector, the country is implementing a Handicraft Development Program. Based on this initiative, the Government established the “Presidential Grant for Supporting Artisans and Developing Handicrafts in 2024–2026” by Decision No. 73 on February 18, 2024. Under this program, 60 Presidential Grants totaling 1.5 million somoni will be awarded between 2024 and 2026 to support artisans and develop handicrafts.
The activities of women entrepreneurs demonstrate that, through grant funding, they have made significant contributions to creating new jobs and involving unemployed women and girls in professional and vocational training.
Tajik women possess strong skills in reviving national crafts, establishing small workshops, and developing handmade arts such as carpet weaving, basket weaving, embroidery, sewing, livestock farming, poultry and fish farming, processing dried fruits, and advancing the agricultural sector.
Currently, approximately 80,000 women in Tajikistan are engaged in entrepreneurship across agriculture, sewing, and handicrafts. Women actively manage 50% of the country’s operational peasant farms, marking a significant increase compared to previous years.
During the celebratory event, alongside guests, women entrepreneurs and artisans participating in the “Women’s Cup” incubation project proudly shared their achievements. Several participants presented their projects and products to the meeting’s attendees.
