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The role of SMBs in the Transition to the Green Economy Within the framework of COP29, a panel discussion was held on the topic “The Role of SMBs in the Green Economy” KOBİA and the "Invest Bulgaria" Agency to collaborate Within the framework of COP29, the documents for collaboration were signed to support the green transition of SMBs Representatives of the International Trade Centre (ITC) paid the visit to "Baku SMB House" A conference was held regarding the presentation of unified platform and the national standard for ESG A national standard on Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) has been adopted "KOB FEST" exhibition-sale fair held in Khachmaz A business plan – the key to successful and sustainable business "From Us to Business" startup competition is underway

"The program Karabakh SMBs” are set to extend in 2024 29.04.24

Approximately 50 SMB entities have been established and supplied with necessary equipment through the self-employment initiative under the program's framework.

Approximately 50 SMB entities have already been supplied with necessary equipment within the "Karabakh SMBs” program aimed at supporting improvement of social welfare of war participants, veterans, martyr families and ensure their employment.

It's important to highlight that the program has been implemented with the support of Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA), State - owned Employment agency under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population and with the financial support of " Pasha Holding" since April 2023.

The program encompasses the districts of Baku, Shamakhi, Ismayilli, Sheki, and Zakatala. Participants were provided with essential topics crucial for program engagement, such as financial management, business planning, marketing, human resources management, Participants who successfully completed the business trainings and sales trainings were engaged in their chosen fields of activity, which included the production of plastic windows and doors, furniture manufacturing, sewing, hairdressing, and craft training. At the final stage of the program, participants were provided with the equipment necessary for independent work, as a result of which about 50 new SMBs were created.

"The program Karabakh SMBs” are set to extend in 2024." Further specifics regarding the application process and program stages will soon be made available to the public.