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  • Thematic Component: 2. Improvement of Detection Capacities
  • Country: All region, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

the European Union (EU), organised a regional advanced ToT training and K9 competition for customs, border, and law enforcement agencies of Central Asia. The event aimed to foster cooperation between K9 units and promote the continuous transfer of knowledge and practical skills in the field. It was hosted at the newly renovated K9 Regional Training Centre of the State Customs Service under the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic in Leninskoe village, Kyrgyzstan.

  • Thematic Component: 3. Facilitation of Trade
  • Country: All region, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

On 8-10 April in Astana, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) organised a regional workshop on the effective use of technical equipment in customs control.

  • Thematic Component: 2. Improvement of Detection Capacities
  • Country: Kazakhstan

On 2-4 April, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) organised a specialised training in Astana, Kazakhstan, focusing on forensic management. 

  • Thematic Component: 3. Facilitation of Trade
  • Country: Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

On 26-28 March, in Dushanbe, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) organised a regional workshop on increasing the export potential of Central Asian agricultural products.

  • Thematic Component: 3. Facilitation of Trade
  • Country: All region, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

On 18-20 March, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) hosted a regional workshop in Astana, Kazakhstan on elaboration of the primary training module for the new staff of agencies involved in phytosanitary and veterinary border controls / phytosanitary and veterinary services.

  • Thematic Component: 4. Improvement of Cross-Border Cooperation
  • Country: All region, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

We are excited to announce Call for Applicants for the BOMCA 10 Boot Camp, funded by the European Union, aimed at strengthening the capacities of civil society organisations (CSOs) in Central Asia. 

  • Thematic Component: 3. Facilitation of Trade
  • Country: All region, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

From 4-6 March, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) organised a study visit Latvia on introduction of the national customs information systems for representatives of customs services from Central Asian countries.

  • Thematic Component: 4. Improvement of Cross-Border Cooperation
  • Country: All region, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

On 4-6 March 2025, the Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10), which is funded by the European Union (EU), successfully conducted a regional workshop “Women for Development of Central Asian Border Regions” in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. This initiative underscores the EU's commitment to enhancing gender equality and empowering female professionals within state agencies across Central Asia.

  • Thematic Component: General
  • Country: All region, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

On 20 February, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held its fourth Regional Steering Group (RSG) meeting in Turkmenistan to review the ongoing progress and agree on plans for its final implementation year. The meeting took place in Ashgabat, bringing together representatives from the donor, implementing consortium of the programme, and national counterparts directly involved in the project’s implementation in each of five countries of Central Asia.

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