From Plan to Prosperity: Tajikistan’s First Land Auction

As a 30-year-old entrepreneur, Izatullo Boboev knew that success was the result of planning and maybe a little good fortune. With his plan made — to acquire a plot of land suitable for farming — good fortune came in the form of advice from a local land rights activist: a tashabbuskor.
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After Six Years, Justice and a Future for “Shohob-1”

With the help of the Land Market Development Activity, farmer Safar Tagoev was able to reclaim his farmland after it was seized by district authorities in Tajikistan.
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A Farmer’s Confidence in His Future: Fostering Secure Tenure for Land Users in Tajikistan

Through the support of the Feed the Future Tajikistan Land Market Development Activity, farmers like Abdujabbor Zogakov are able to secure land tenure, spurring greater investment in farmland and increasing productivity in Tajikistan’s agricultural sector.
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Tajik Librarian Creates a Reading Corner to Promote Reading Skills

Faced with limited books, trained librarians, and physical space, the USAID Read with Me project plans to extend training to reach librarians from 2,800 schools and to donate 800,000 books to 75 percent of schools in Tajikistan before the project ends in 2021.
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Shaping the Next Generation of Tajikistan’s Writers

The USAID Read with Me project inspires a new generation of student writers and cultivates literacy among Tajikistan’s youth, while providing the country’s teachers with new and innovative tools for advancing analytical reading.
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Books Ensure Continued Education for Children with Disabilities in Tajikistan

With a priority on education for all children, USAID’s Read with Me project incorporates modern pedagogy training focused on inclusive learning for children with disabilities. This is supplemented by in-class and out-of-school reading activities for teachers, students, and parents.
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Moldovan Entrepreneurs Attract Tourists with Authentic Experiences

Through its Moldova Competitiveness Project, USAID and Sweden support rural SMEs to improve markets for authentic tourism.
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Cultural Festivals Attract Tourists to Rural Areas

Through the efforts of the Moldova Competitiveness Project, a local festival celebrating a traditional Romanian embroidered blouse, or ‘Ia,’ generates more tourism, economic growth, and alternatives to migration. Moldova is now placed as one of Europe’s ‘top-10 must-visit destinations’ in global publications.
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Moldovan Youth Promote Country’s Tourism Potential

Moldovan youth are stepping up to the challenge to participate in a multi-channel digital marketing campaign centered on showcasing tourism opportunities. The campaign, organized by the Moldova Competitiveness Project, has led to the country coming into prominence as a vacation destination.
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High-Value Viticulture Enables Two Generations to Return Home from EU

With just a small investment from the Moldova Competitiveness Project, two generations from a small village, who previously worked abroad, have turned their talent and passion for wine making into a successful brand, built on the deep heritage of their roots.
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Young Entrepreneur Returns from Diaspora to Build a New-Generation Winery

Moldovan entrepreneurs turns tradition into jobs, leveraging USAID and Swedish support via the Moldovan Competitiveness Project (MCP) to restore local heritage, attract foreign tourists, and strengthen an emerging industry in ancestral communities. All this, while creating some of the region’s best wines.
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New Skills Allow Young Moldovan Designer to Find Work at Home

The Moldova Competitiveness Project, funded by USAID and Sweden, enhances local companies by training workers like Victoria Andries, a 23-year-old shoe designer who feels closer to achieving her goals because of the project.
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