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Interest in SME Houses as an innovative model in the field of business services is increasing Additional 55 people were engaged in training within the framework of the “Karabakh SME 2026” project More than 312,000 services were provided to entrepreneurs in SME Houses in the first half of 2026 Applications of entrepreneurs were considered at KOBİA In the first half of 2026, the KOBİA Call Centre via number 131 responded to approximately 5,000 enquiries The next meeting within the framework of the "Investment Journey" project was held in the city of Aghsu Business projects that have received the "Startup" Certificate are developing More than 50 meetings with entrepreneurs were organised in the first half of 2026 Another meeting with entrepreneurs was organised in the city of Mingachevir A production enterprise for test kits and medical plastic packaging products will be established

Discussions held with entrepreneurs operating in the public catering sector 26.03.20

Discussions were held to examine the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on entrepreneurs operating in the public catering sector.

Discussions were attended by the representatives of the Ministries of Economy, Taxes, Labor and Social Protection of Population, Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA), National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers). The entrepreneurs made proposals, and noted the coronavirus infection affected various sectors of the economy, including the public catering sector and also discussed the ways to minimize its impact.

It was highlighted that the government of Azerbaijan has always been along with entrepreneurs and will support them in these difficult times. Entrepreneurs were informed about the measures undertaken by the Government of Azerbaijan to minimize the impact of coronavirus infection on the business environment and economic activity. It was noted that the Working Group established to assess the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Azerbaijani economy, is currently preparing mechanisms to support entrepreneurs and employers, and relevant proposals to ensure sustainable economic growth.

The measures are being taken to eliminate the negative economic impacts on the public-private sector partnership. Sharing the social responsibility of the private sector is a must, and measures are being identified to support entrepreneurs in this area. In this regard, entrepreneurs are recommended to avoid layoffs, employee cutbacks, and urged to show corporate responsibility and social solidarity.