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Mentorship program for women-entrepreneurs and youth of Surkhandarya and Kashkadarya regions

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Within the framework of “Mentorship Project for Women Entrepreneurs and Youth in Uzbekistan” program, orientation seminars “Mentoring and its role in entrepreneurship” were organized in Surkhandarya and Kashkadarya regions

Photo: UNDP Uzbekistan

On 27 and 29 October 2021, the orientation seminars of the program “Mentorship Project for Women Entrepreneurs and Youth in Uzbekistan” were held in Surkhandarya and Kashkadarya regional within the joint project of UNDP and the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan “Aid for Trade in Uzbekistan”. Nearly 80 women-entrepreneurs and youth learned about the role of mentoring in entrepreneurship, methods of coaching, and were trained to develop a personalized roadmap for implementing projects.

Photo: UNDP Uzbekistan

This program aims to build the capacity of women entrepreneurs to become mentors to support aspiring women and youth entrepreneurs in setting up and growing their businesses in rural areas through mentoring.

“This program is not a one-time event, it is a series of trainings and workshops in which the mentee, with the help of a mentor teacher, achieves clear and realistic results. It provides long-term assistance to rural women to expand their business, production and sales,” reminds Dilshodbek Otaboev, business trainer and team leader.

Through the mentoring program, participants are expected to create new jobs in priority sectors by producing export-oriented niche products in potentially green sectors that have high added value and target high quality markets.

Photo: UNDP Uzbekistan

“During the seminar, I learned how to interact with mentees being a mentor, how to transfer skills and experiences to my future mentees who want to start their entrepreneurial businesses that will allow us to develop an effective plan for business development,” said Rajabova Feruza, an entrepreneur and participant in the seminar.

The program will be implemented in four phases:

Phase 1 – Orientation workshops and identification of teachers and mentors working on the program (October 2021).

Phase 2 – Training of trainers, teachers and mentors working on the program (November 2021)

Phase 3 – Mentor-mentee collaboration training and coaching (November – December 2021)

Phase 4 – Support for the implementation of the business ideas of mentor-learners working on the program (February-March 2022).

Recall that the ‘Aid for Trade in Uzbekistan’ is funded by the Government of the Russian Federation and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme in partnership with the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan. It is aimed to support Uzbekistan’s WTO accession process, developing trade, building productive and export capacities for niche products in employment-rich and potentially green sectors to contribute to more economically, socially and environmentally sustainable growth patterns.

Credits: UNDP Uzbekistan

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Alisher Yakubov

Project Manager

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Alisher Yakubov is a specialist in consulting and project management with experience in implementing socio-economic and infrastructure projects.
He coordinates projects, organizes and supports training programs and workshops, works with government authorities and donors, and manages project teams.
He has practical experience working on international projects supported by international financial institutions, including the implementation of social and environmental components of projects.
He is certified under FIDIC programs (Claims and Disputes) and has completed specialized training with ADB, JICA, and other international industry organizations.
He has hands-on experience in applying FIDIC and EPC contracts in infrastructure and consulting projects.

Mukhammad-Ali Musadinov

 Director

m.musadinov@encompass.uz

Mukhammad-Ali Musadinov is the Director of Encompass Consulting with over eight years of experience managing large-scale donor-funded infrastructure and development projects in cooperation with AIIB, the World Bank, and AFD.

He has held senior positions in government institutions and Project Coordination Units, leading projects exceeding USD 1 billion in total financing and covering the full project cycle from planning and procurement to implementation and reporting.

His expertise includes water and sanitation, energy efficiency, rural development, and institutional capacity building. He holds degrees in Finance and Infrastructure Planning and Development, and has completed professional training with FIDIC, AIIB, the World Bank, and AFD.

At Encompass, he leads strategy, partnerships, and oversees multidisciplinary project teams across Uzbekistan and the region.

Zukhriddin Nuraliev

Procurement manager

z.nuraliev@encompass.uz

Zuhriddin is a young and very ambitious procurement specialist with a proven track record of managing the supply chain of products and services, maintaining contracts and communications with suppliers, legal and other regulatory compliance, analyzing and evaluating supplier performance, reporting to public and private organizations, and providing management services for procurement planning and management. Zuhriddin’s work is enhanced by his extensive background in trade and procurement in the private sector, his high-level negotiation skills, and his deep knowledge of the market and its major stakeholders.

Mukhammadali Mamataliev

Technical assistant

m.mamataliyev@encompass.uz

Muhammadali has a YEOJU Technical University qualification and despite his young age, he has already been involved in managing numerous projects funded by ADB, GIZ, IFAD and various governmental organizations. He has promising talent and skills and has been engaged in management of international cooperation projects in the areas of SME development, capacity building and awareness of both the private sector and government, business management and process optimization, export development and investment. His time management skills, leadership and persistence make him an indispensable member of our team.

Gulshad Yuldasheva

ICT & digital solutions

y.gulshad@encompass.uz

Gulshad is an expert with high qualifications in ICT development and implementation, as well as offering and integrating digital solutions in various sectors, including primary, secondary and higher education, gender integration, company creation and promotion, as well as industrial production and value chain development, organizational efficiency, PR and marketing. She is an expert in digital innovation and digital development, with extensive experience in international organizations, government offices and the private sector. Gulshad is the winner of numerous competitions, development programs and grants and has a record of experience with projects aimed at the development of start-up ecosystems and gender exclusivity in IT sectors of Central Asia.

Nigora Tazhikulova

Ecology and Sustainability

t.nigora@encompass.uz

Nigora has extensive experience in the environmental, ecological and sustainability fields, which are some of the most demanded in the global marketplace today. Her track record includes numerous consultations with public and private organizations on environmental issues, including the environmental impact of new developments, pollution control, sustainable industry, plant and wildlife conservation, ecosystem improvement, waste management, recycling, circular economy and value chain development. Nigora has started her career path in China, where she obtained a degree in management, and followed it up in Turkey in the field of ESG certification. Her proficiency in 5 languages, broad experience and commitment have made her a very strong professional who is qualified to handle any task.

Maftuna Alimbaeva

Event management

m.alimbaeva@encompass.uz

Maftuna has provided several years of professional services in event management including the organization of high-level visits, forums, conferences, discussion panels, workshops, training – seminars, capacity building & awareness raising sessions, PR and marketing events, study tours, field visits, consultation meetings and a whole lot of other events with the participation of members of the international organizations, government heads & officials, private sector representatives, women, youth from various sectors of the economy. 

Nodira Yunusova

Project Coordinator

n.yunusova@encompass.uz

Nodira Yunusova is a Project Coordination Specialist responsible for preparing and submitting proposals for projects funded by international financial institutions and donor organizations. She manages the full tender process, from analyzing Terms of Reference and qualification requirements to forming project teams and submitting Expressions of Interest and Proposals.

She has hands-on experience with World Bank, ADB, EU, and other donor procedures, coordinating documentation, ensuring compliance, structuring proposals, and working with experts and partners to strengthen applications. Her expertise includes socio-economic development, agriculture, gender and social inclusion, and institutional development projects.

Dilshodbek Otaboyev

Project Team Leader

dilbekota@gmail.com

Dilshodbek has more than 25 years of professional experience in project management, business training, and entrepreneurship development within international and donor-funded programs. He has led and coordinated projects implemented in cooperation with UNDP, the EU, USAID, ILO, the World Bank, UNICEF, and government authorities of Uzbekistan and the region.

His areas of expertise include project team management, development of training programs and methodologies, delivery of ToT (Training of Trainers), support to SMEs, youth and women entrepreneurs, as well as monitoring and evaluation of project results. Dilshodbek has strong expertise in entrepreneurship, Public-Private Dialogue, Access to Finance, and institutional development.

At Encompass Consulting, he is responsible for leading project teams, coordinating with partners and donors, and ensuring the high-quality and timely implementation of projects.

Martin Schorsch

Marketing & Sales

m.schorsch@encompass.uz

Martin is an internationally recognized expert in CIS manufacturing company management, business transformation and integration, production planning and efficiency, organizational and production capacity building, business management, international marketing and sales, sustainability certification, quality assurance, crisis management, customer engagement and change management with more than 30 years of experience in general management positions in various companies around the world. Martin’s extensive background in establishing new markets, expanding global corporate customer bases and managing key accounts makes him indispensable when it comes to business development, marketing and sales.

Umidbek Askhanov

Advisor

u.askhanov@encompass.uz

Over the past two years, Umidbek has served as Deputy Director of the company, following a successful long-term career as Head of the Department of International Economic Relations and Investment Attraction at Uztextileprom Association. He holds a degree in Banking and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science and has qualifications in business strategy and management.

He has more than 10 years of practical experience working in public and private organizations in sectors related to international trade, investment, industrial development, and socio-economic analysis. Umidbek’s track record includes a number of successfully implemented local and international projects, a strong network of established partnerships with multinational companies, and extensive experience in managing large investment projects in both the private and public sectors.

At Encompass Consulting, he provides advisory support, contributes to strategic decision-making, and supports the development and implementation of investment and development projects.

Anton Georgiev

Deputy Director

a.georgiev@encompass.uz

Anton has more than 7 years of experience in international companies as an industrial productivity specialist and engineer, he has a Master degree in Mechanical Engineering from one of the leading European universities. He is an expert in international cooperation, customer relations, management and coordination in industrial development projects and technical consulting. Anton’s previous experience as an operational excellence and business process improvement specialist helps him easily get into a project of any complexity and understand what the client wants and how to benefit from it.

Dostonbek Ikromov

Law & Strategy

d.ikromov@encompass.uz

Dostonbek specializes in labor law, human rights, and business law, and has an international law degree from the University of World Economy and Diplomacy. Over the last few years, he has been involved in government initiatives on good supply chain management, rural livelihood improvement, development and implementation of business strategies and models, information security, social surveys and analysis, and the procurement process. Dostonbeck’s recent accomplishments include successful Initiatives to develop strategic promotion of water management companies, national scale socio-material projects, and leadership in numerous projects focused on regulatory compliance and auditing. 

Umardjon Yuldashov

Sustainable development

u.yuldashov@encompass.uz

Umardjon has extensive experience in supervising and coordinating international cooperation projects in sustainable development & management consultancy, training, capacity-building and awareness-raising activities for private and government organizations on the topics of CSR compliance, ESG performance, Traceability & Transparency, circularity and green economy and product environmental footprint in the textile and other sectors. He has been involved as a Coordinator of the projects on value chain development (IFC), sustainability and value added in the cotton economy (GIZ) sustainable business and organizations (EU) in providing guidance on technical and financial management aspects as well as M&E and quality assurance.

Ismoilbek Ozodbekov

Finance & Investment

i.ozodbekov@encompass.uz

Ismoilbek is a highly qualified specialist in the field of investment and trade, implementation of international certificates and standards with 10 years of experience in the development of textile, clothing and knitwear industry of Uzbekistan in several regions, as well as in attracting foreign investment and increasing the export potential of the industry. Ismoilbek has a master’s degree in textile processing and extensive experience in working with government agencies and the Uztekstilprom Association in particular. He is a trusted consultant to the Confederation of Employers of Uzbekistan, which unites together major associations and sectors of the country’s industry.