WHCNetwork – Creation of an extended ecological production by women handicraft cooperatives in the Kyrgyz Republic and in the Republic of Tajikistan and a sustainable marketing development in Countries of Central Asia and Europe”. ASIE /2013/315-315

Project title WHCNetwork –  Creation of an extended ecological production by women handicraft cooperatives in the Kyrgyz Republic and in the Republic of Tajikistan and a sustainable marketing development in countries of central Asia and Europe”. ASIE /2013/315-315
Countries Italy, Tajikistan Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan
Donors European Commission – DCI instrument
Role of  Umbria  Export Applicant
Cost  of the action 582 354,00 €
Dates 01/02/2014 – 31/12/2015
Objectives and results of the action The project aims to Improve marketing of production made by female handicraft cooperatives of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan by increasing the competitiveness of productions and services, assisting the expansion of export, reducing informal economy and providing social stability.
Specific objectives: 1) providing to craft communities of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan access to effective marketing services through support in access to external markets, international exhibitions and fairs; 2) increasing assortment and improving quality of produced products by conducting trainings on business and technical skills; 3) developing social partnership between the national bodies and created craft business association of Kyrgyzstan and craft centres of Tajikistan. Main results: Creation of network of handicraft business associations located in pilot regions for providing social responsiveness aimed at promoting competitive handicraft products to the markets of Central Asia; conduction of local seminars and training; participation to the Oimo and Milan fairs; organization of 2 Forums “Heritage and renaissance” for young designers and handcrafters in the rural areas.