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The 21th meeting of the Grant Committee in the framework of the Rural Economy Development Project was held on June 14, 2024 in the building of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Tajikistan with the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture, State Committee on Investments and State Property Management, Committee for Tourism Development, National Bank of Tajikistan , Executive Body of State Power of Khatlon region, employee of the Rural Economy Development Project of the PIU under the Ministry of Finance, Grant Management Company and Grant Enablers companies.

At this meeting of the Committee, 91 grant applications were submitted for consideration – 3 projects of the executive bodies of state power of cities and districts and 79 business plans for farms and small and medium-sized businesses in the fields of agribusiness, tourism and related industries of cities and districts of Khatlon region and GBAO.

The proposed projects and business plans are mainly aimed at improving public infrastructure for the development of tourism, agribusiness and related industries (overhaul of buildings and purchase of equipment for the house of culture and the museum, construction of a meat and dairy pavilion), purchase of equipment for processing , packaging and storage (organization of cold storage) of agricultural products after harvesting, honey processing, purchase of equipment for the development of crafts (embroidery, decoration of national costumes, making wood crafts), tools for the art workshop, repair and purchase of necessary materials and equipment for hotels and homestays, recreation areas, canteens and teahouses.

Following a full review by the Grant Committee, 91 grant applications - 3 projects of executive bodies of state authorities of cities and rayons and 79 business plans of farms and small and medium enterprises were supported for financing by the Project.

Under the Rural Economy Development Project, the Grant Committee has held 21 meetings to date. The project has supported 900 grant applications (50 projects and 642 business plans) totaling US$ 1.7 million for the development of agribusiness, tourism, and related sectors in cities and districts of Khatlon and GBAO.