Under the EU project “Support to Transformation and Achievement of Excellence in Pomegranate Value Chain (STEP)”, the Association aims at serving farmers interested in pomegranate cultivation free of charge. Entrepreneurs can seak for consultancy services on how to enter the European markets, how to get ceritified, etc.
Women enterpreteurs can find support of their business ideas under the EU project “From Kitchen to Business” Food Promotion and Women Empowerment Action.
Local producers of pomegranate and hazelnut can seek for support by CNFA through the project “Azerbaijan Hazelnut and Pomegranate Initiative (AHPI)”: training, consulting on agronomics, HACCP recommendations, etc.
The objective of the platform is to develop commercially viable value-chains in the vegetable and soft fruit sectors so that they increase the household income of 5,000 vulnerable women and men small-scale farmers in ten rural regions of Azerbaijan.
The objective of the project is to support farmers and agri-business entreperenurs to create and improve value chains and develop agri-tourism.
Small farmers and processors may acquire the skills and knowledge they need to create profitable and sustainable agricultural enterprises under the EU project "Development of sustainable and inclusive local agri-food systems in the North-Western region of Azerbaijan".
Under the EU project “Improved Support for Entrepreneurial Development in Rural Areas”, the platform supports entrepreneurial development in rural areas and contributes to employment generation across economic regions of Azerbaijan to raise rural livelihoods and quality of life in rural areas. Entrepreneurs can follow the company’s activity to learn about future trainings and program development announcements.
The overall objective of this project is to support Government efforts in the diversification of the economy while promoting balanced and inclusive growth, decreasing regional disparities and improving rural livelihoods, specifically by contributing to business development, investment promotion and employment generation.
The website of the project provides information about small household producers, promotes rural tourism, as an additional source of revenue for more resilient rural communities. Entrepreneurs can apply to become part of the community-based project and learn how to develop their business, marketing and production skills.
Under the EU project “Promoting Community-based Agritourism as a Rural Regeneration Strategy”, entrepreneurs from agriculture and tourism sectors in eight regions of Azerbaijan (Guba, Gusar, Shabran, Siyazan and Khachmaz in the north and Salyan, Jalilabad and Lankaran in the south) can seek for support in education and training, in the production and value chain management and other relevant socio-economic development in the areas.
Under the programe “Entrepreneurship for Youth” young people aged 15-29 can develop their entrepreneurial skills, knowledge and attitude through various learning activities and practical workshops. The program aims at supporting youth-led enterprise development in Azerbaijan.
The platform aims at teaching men and women in selected rural areas to manage their household finance. It also aimes at teaching them skills and providing with seed capital needed to start their own business.
Under the SEEDS project of the EU, the Association provides support and counselling to low-income families. They can refer to the association to improve their parental skills and ability to earn a living.
Government-managed “ABAD” public legal entity provides the following services: business planning, equipment supply, marketing, training courses, branding and design, financial accounting and legal assistance services to family households, working in the spheres of arts and agriculture, through centers located in different regions. "ABAD" also manages certification of products and arranges sales and logistics issues.
Under the EU project "The agricultural initiatives for market-driven income generation in the Telishli ecomigrant community”, local entrepreneurs can receive business support and consultancy services on the following activities being planned within the project:
- Improve irrigation system to increase the productivity of the community pasture and for growing environmentally friendly products.
- Establish a workshop for producing Terekeme carpet.
- Construct a road service cooperative for selling of crop and livestock products produced by community members.
- Establish a farm of Halep goats.
- Establish a pond farm for development of fishery.
A comprehensive program of supporting small and medium-sized entreprises with business advice to improve their performance and growth.
The Women in Business programme helps women-led small and medium-sized enterprises to access the finance and the know-how they need to grow.
Entrepreneurs from agriculture and tourism sectors in eight regions of Azerbaijan (Guba, Gusar, Shabran, Siyazan and Khachmaz in the north and Salyan, Jalilabad and Lankaran in the south) can seek support in education and training, in the production and value chain management and other relevant socio-economic development in the areas under the EU project “Promoting Community-based Agritourism as a Rural Regeneration Strategy”.
Farmers can get support in pomegranate cultivation free of charge and find overseas export partners under the EU project “Support to Transformation and Achievement of Excellence in Pomegranate Value Chain” (STEP).
Local producers of pomegranate and hazelnut, and service providers can apply for training, consulting on agronomics, HACCP recommendations, etc. under the EU project “Azerbaijan Hazelnut and Pomegranate Initiative (AHPI)”.
The objective is to develop commercially viable value-chains in the vegetable and soft fruit sectors so that they increase the household income of 5,000 vulnerable small-scale farmers in ten rural regions of Azerbaijan.
The objective of the project is to support farmers and agri-business in creating and improving value chains and developing agri-tourism.
The office implements the project for local farmers and potential investors in the North-Western region of Azerbaijan to help support the preservation of the traditional agricultural system and food production under the "Development of sustainable and inclusive local agri-food systems in the North-Western region of Azerbaijan" EU project.
The objective of this project is to support the Government efforts in the diversification of the economy while promoting balanced and inclusive growth, decreasing regional disparities and improving rural livelihoods, specifically by contributing to business development, investment promotion and employment generation.
Entrepreneurs and small households producing traditional food can apply to become part of the Slow Food communities or be mapped in the local food touristic routes under the COVCHEG project of the EU.
Under the SEEDS project of the EU, low-income families can get counselling and support to ensure adults can improve their parental skills and ability to earn a living.
Under the EU project "The agricultural initiatives for market-driven income generation in the Telishli ecomigrant community”, different B2B activities are implemented to help local entrepreneurs start and develop their business in the following areas:
- Improving irrigation system to increase the productivity of the community pasture and for growing environmentally friendly products
- Establishing a workshop for producing Terekeme carpet
- Constructing a road service cooperative for selling of crop and livestock products produced by community members
- Establishing a farm of Halep goats
- Establishing a pond farm for development of fishery.
The platform provides opportunities for the EU companies operating or interested in working in Azerbaijan to share their knowledge and experience with each other, as well as establish direct contacts with potential business partners.
The project’s activities include:
- Developing an EU-Azerbaijan business environment overview
- Organising the annual EU-Azerbaijan business forum
- Sector-specific business missions to regions
- EU business networking
The overall objective is to support Government efforts in the diversification of the economy while promoting balanced and inclusive growth, decreasing regional disparities and improving rural livelihoods, specifically by contributing to business development, investment promotion and employment generation.
The initiative supports Mayors and municipalities to become active facilitators for economic growth and job creation at the local level. It offers solid expert and peer-to-peer support, assistance in broadly sharing successes, as well as other significant economic, political and reputational gains.
Under the project "Development of sustainable and inclusive local agri-food systems in the North-Western region of Azerbaijan", the model of local consulting services was created at the community level for the agri-food systems and their pilot introduction to individual communities by strengthening ties between producers and buyers.
Small households producing traditional food can apply to advance their knowledge and skills in developing tourism products, to become part of rural tourism routes and practices under the COVCHEG project of the EU.
Micro-businesses can get support with establishment of business, generating income and creating jobs under the EU project “Accelerating development of sustainable micro-entrepreneurship in rural regions of Azerbaijan” (ADSMIRRA).
Government-managed “ABAD” public legal entity provides a wide variety of services for business development of small family businesses. EU supports staff of ABAD centers with professional develoment in business planning, equipment supply, marketing, training courses, branding and design, financial accounting and legal assistance services to family households, etc.
A comprehensive program of supporting small and medium-sized entreprises with business advice to improve their performance and growth. Business Support organizations like local consultants can be subcontracted for work with small and medium entrepreneurs in various business areas.
The platform aims at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of the agricultural advisory services system in Azerbaijan there by enabling it to better respond to current and future challenges in the agriculture sector in a sustainable and collaborative manner. To this end it will assist the Government of Azerbaijan and service providers in rural areas to better understand and adapt operational systems, processes and services that are more focused, targeted and relevant to increasing farm incomes while protecting and enhancing the natural environment – amongst others, by developing and promoting a Code of good agricultural practice.