Small- and medium scale farmers in rural areas of the region and MSMEs can get support from the project implemented by the United Nations Development Programme. It aims to build the capacity of farmers and producers on the use of new key technologies in the area, help professionalise and modernise the grouped formations of growers and processors of the sector and support them in producing safe, high-quality and marketable food supplies. The programme delivers training, as well as up to EUR 50,000 support, up to EUR 10,000 and up to EUR 200 000 (non-cash) support, depending on scope.
The Azerbaijan Pomegranate Producers and Exporters Association aims at serving farmers interested in pomegranate cultivation free of charge. Entrepreneurs from Ujar, Goychay, Kurdamir, Hajigabul, Saatli, Sabirabad and Imishli as well as from Goychay and Kurdamir can seek consultancy services on how to enter European markets, how to get certification, etc. The project offers 10 training sessions as well as ongoing consultancy on pomegranate growing and harvesting. Five homes will be selected for repair for homestay tourism, and five more will receive support with running the juice production factory.
Small and medium-sized enterprises as well as relevant business support organisations may participate in trainings and receive advisory services. The specific objective is to enable SMEs in the region to make better informed trade decisions when doing business in the region and with EU countries. The project will develop an online portal, providing trade information on the region and the EU, including market trends and requirements, export guides for selected products, build national capacity to collect and process trade in services data for selected sectors.
Enterprises with fewer than 250 employees with up to €50 million in annual turnover and minimum of 2 year experience (except industries, such as military, tobacco and gambling) can receive consultancy and advice implemented by EBRD – whether it’s a new website, a quality management system, a marketing strategy or even a completely new governance structure.
Entrepreneurs can seek consultancy services on how to enter European markets, how to get certification, and participate in festivals and pomegranate auctions. The Azerbaijan Pomegranate Producers and Exporters Association aims at serving farmers interested in pomegranate cultivation free of charge. The project covers 2,000 small-scale pomegranate-growing farmers having 1-5 ha pomegranate orchards in 100 villages of Goychay, Kurdamir, Ujar, Sabirabad, Hajigabul, Imishli and Saatli regions aimed at increasing their welfare. Participation at Pomegranate Festival in Goychay and in the pomegranate auction is organized by the Association.
This project implemented by the United Nations Development Programme will support 5 start-ups related to agricultural crop production and processing. They may receive up to EUR 46 800.
Farmer unions and small agricultural processors can participate in the initiative. The support includes participation in 3 trade fairs (agro-festivals, exhibitions).
The initiative will facilitate small and medium-sized enterprises as well as relevant business support organisations in identifying trade obstacles and better understanding regulatory and procedural issues in trading goods and services. A one-stop-shop online platform is available that offers access to trade information (tariffs, non-tariff measures, taxes, trade statistics and procedures).