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Can local entrepreneurship turn tradition into opportunity in border areas?
17 September 2025 - 0 views
Ataniyaz Dzhumaev, a beekeeper from the Gyorogly district of Dashoguz province of Turkmenistan, shows how beekeeping can foster local development. After trainings by the Union of Economists of Turkmenistan under the EU-funded BOMCA 10 programme in Dashoguz and Lebap, he learned the essentials of entrepreneurship and online marketing – skills that helped him broaden local market outlets and boost sales by 30%. He is mentoring young beekeepers and, through a recent videoconference with Uzbek entrepreneurs, building cross- border partnership. Ataniyaz plans to expand product distribution across Turkmenistan and enter the Uzbek market while continuing to share know-how within the community. Ataniyaz’s story shows how targeted training and regional connections can turn practical skills into sustainable livelihoods – strengthening families and communities in remote border districts.