The rising number of women entrepreneurs supports New Uzbekistan’s economic growth
The recent open dialogue between the Head of State and entrepreneurs paves the way for new opportunities in the country’s entrepreneurial development.
Barno Berdiyeva, a member of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, shared her views on the meeting’s importance and the reforms aimed at enhancing women’s economic participation.
– The initiatives proposed during the open dialogue aim to reinforce the collaboration between business and government, while also guaranteeing that individuals have a reliable income source.
Our country is focusing strongly on boosting women’s economic participation by promoting modern entrepreneurship and developing a new generation of women business leaders.
A woman entrepreneur not only builds her own business but also strengthens her family’s economic stability, creates new jobs, and opens additional opportunities for others.
In 2026, 140 trillion UZS is allocated for developing small and medium-sized businesses, including 43 trillion UZS dedicated to supporting women and young entrepreneurs. This ambitious plan aims not just to offer financial resources but to empower women to become active contributors to the economy – earning independently, creating employment, producing competitive goods, and growing their businesses.
Within the “Industry and Services in the Mahalla” project, significant resources are dedicated to launching thousands of manufacturing and service initiatives. To help women capitalize on these opportunities, it is essential to create a comprehensive system that includes vocational training, business plan development, financing, market access, and export organization.
Moving from “starting a business” to “increasing capital” creates new opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Support for women-led businesses should extend beyond micro-entrepreneurship to scaling small and medium-sized enterprises, developing high-value-added products, adopting digital technologies, and accessing international markets.
Involving women in business is crucial, but it is equally important to create conditions that promote their enterprises’ sustainable growth and expansion.
To achieve this, it is essential to foster the “mentor – apprentice” tradition by pairing experienced women entrepreneurs with newcomers and strengthening business education and mentorship systems.
I believe these initiatives will significantly improve women’s economic prospects. An increase in active, educated, and entrepreneurial women entrepreneurs will be a key factor in boosting New Uzbekistan’s economic growth.
Interviewed by Mukhtarama Komilova, UzA
