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EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME

“Support of women and youth entrepreneurshipin remote districts of Uzbekistan”

Mid – Term Briefing Meeting, Brussels, 15 March 2010

EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME

“Support of women and youth entrepreneurshipin remote districts of Uzbekistan”

Mid – Term Briefing Meeting, Brussels, 15 March 2010

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THE PROJECTTHE PROJECT

Budget: 249,981€

EU financing: 199,985€ - own contribution: 49,996 €

Duration: 31st March 2009 – 31st December 2010

Locations: Baysyn district of Surkhandarya Oblast, Pakhtakor district of Djizzak Oblast

Target groups: Women and youth wishing to start up own business, micro and small businesses support institutions, professional associations, local authorities and micro and small businesses

Beneficiaries: 50 women and young people wishing to start up own business, 20 entrepreneurs and SMEs from Djizzak and Surkhandarya Oblasts in Uzbekistan, UZACE staff and members and members of local women’s organizations.

Budget: 249,981€

EU financing: 199,985€ - own contribution: 49,996 €

Duration: 31st March 2009 – 31st December 2010

Locations: Baysyn district of Surkhandarya Oblast, Pakhtakor district of Djizzak Oblast

Target groups: Women and youth wishing to start up own business, micro and small businesses support institutions, professional associations, local authorities and micro and small businesses

Beneficiaries: 50 women and young people wishing to start up own business, 20 entrepreneurs and SMEs from Djizzak and Surkhandarya Oblasts in Uzbekistan, UZACE staff and members and members of local women’s organizations.

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K.E.T.A. ATTIC

ELESMA

ANCE

BWA

UZACE

THE PARTNERSTHE PARTNERS

Greece: Centre for Business and Technological Development (KETA Attica), Hellenic Management Consulting Association (ELESMA), Athens Network of Collaborating Experts (ANCE)

Uzbekistan: Uzbek Association of Consulting Engineers (UZACE)

Greece: Centre for Business and Technological Development (KETA Attica), Hellenic Management Consulting Association (ELESMA), Athens Network of Collaborating Experts (ANCE)

Uzbekistan: Uzbek Association of Consulting Engineers (UZACE)

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OVERALL OBJECTIVES

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AΞΟΝΑΣ 1

Job Creation

by

Engaging

in

Activities

Civil Society Agents

and

Local Institutions

Supporting

Business / Economic

Cooperation

Between

Uzbekistan and

Europe

PART 1OBJECTIVE 1 OBJECTIVE 2 OBJECTIVE 3

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE

Financial Guidance

Clustering Processes

Technological Development

MarketingProduction

SME’s

Export Services

BWAUZACE

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April 26th - May 4th - 2009Phase I of IMPLEMENTATION Phase I of IMPLEMENTATION

Kick-off meeting In Tashkent with the Partners (April 2009)

Presentation of the Programme at: Europa House EuropAid Project “TA to the State Customs Committee” NANNOUz Women’s Committee of Uzbekistan

Kick-off meeting In Tashkent with the Partners (April 2009)

Presentation of the Programme at: Europa House EuropAid Project “TA to the State Customs Committee” NANNOUz Women’s Committee of Uzbekistan

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April 26th - May 4th - 2009Phase I of IMPLEMENTATION…Phase I of IMPLEMENTATION…

In Djizzak (May 2009) - Enhancing Awareness – information meeting

Participants: 1 State Representative 2 Regional Representatives 6 Officials from Local Business Organizations 5 Entrepreneurs 2 Journalists

Media Coverage: Local TV Channel Local newspapers Greek newspapers

In Djizzak (May 2009) - Enhancing Awareness – information meeting

Participants: 1 State Representative 2 Regional Representatives 6 Officials from Local Business Organizations 5 Entrepreneurs 2 Journalists

Media Coverage: Local TV Channel Local newspapers Greek newspapers

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Phase I of IMPLEMENTATION Phase I of IMPLEMENTATION

In Athens

Elaboration of Inception Report Data Collection and Elaboration of Teaching Materials, for Clustering (Synergies)

and Business Angels (Coaching) Translation of the Teaching Material into Russian Creation of the Project’s Web site – www.womeninbusiness.uz First Transfer of the Grant to the initial Partners Presentation of Programme to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Consul of the

Republic of Uzbekistan Collection of Information about other entrepreneurship programmes implemented

in Uzbekistan Promotion of Project through KETA, ANCE and ELESMA websites

In Athens

Elaboration of Inception Report Data Collection and Elaboration of Teaching Materials, for Clustering (Synergies)

and Business Angels (Coaching) Translation of the Teaching Material into Russian Creation of the Project’s Web site – www.womeninbusiness.uz First Transfer of the Grant to the initial Partners Presentation of Programme to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Consul of the

Republic of Uzbekistan Collection of Information about other entrepreneurship programmes implemented

in Uzbekistan Promotion of Project through KETA, ANCE and ELESMA websites

June 2009 - March 2010

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Phase I of IMPLEMENTATION Phase I of IMPLEMENTATION June 2009 - March 2010

In Uzbekistan

Review of Teaching material in Russian for the Teacher training course Collection of Information and Data about the Business Environment, Business

Start-ups and Development in Uzbekistan Awareness raising of the Project through Events, UZACE Web site and other

Publications (Magazine, Leaflets) Capacity Building of UZACE

Training of UZACE staff Purchase of Equipment

In Uzbekistan

Review of Teaching material in Russian for the Teacher training course Collection of Information and Data about the Business Environment, Business

Start-ups and Development in Uzbekistan Awareness raising of the Project through Events, UZACE Web site and other

Publications (Magazine, Leaflets) Capacity Building of UZACE

Training of UZACE staff Purchase of Equipment

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Problem Solving Problem Solving June 2009 - March 2010

Trip to Uzbekistan - February 2010 Signing of supplementary contract with partner Future planning Presentation of the changes to Europa house

Trip to Uzbekistan - February 2010 Signing of supplementary contract with partner Future planning Presentation of the changes to Europa house

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Phase I of IMPLEMENTATION Phase I of IMPLEMENTATION

Selection of 40 trainers from Pakhtakor (Djizzak) and Baysyn (Surkhandarya) to be trained in Tashkent (February - March 2010)

“Training of Trainers” seminars scheduled to take place in Tashkent (mid April 2010)

Selection of 40 trainers from Pakhtakor (Djizzak) and Baysyn (Surkhandarya) to be trained in Tashkent (February - March 2010)

“Training of Trainers” seminars scheduled to take place in Tashkent (mid April 2010)

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Communication ActivitiesCommunication Activities

During the Initial Phase Information meeting in Djizzak. Press Release in the local newspapers T.V. coverage of information meeting

During the Phase I Creation of the project web site www.womeninbusiness.uz Promotion of the project through the partners’ web sites Information meeting with the Uzbek Consulate in Athens, as well as the Greek

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Promotion of the project’s objectives through a number of events (meetings,

conferences, seminars) in Uzbekistan. Publication of leaflets Reference of the project in a special issue of “Consulting Engineers of Uzbekistan”

During the Initial Phase Information meeting in Djizzak. Press Release in the local newspapers T.V. coverage of information meeting

During the Phase I Creation of the project web site www.womeninbusiness.uz Promotion of the project through the partners’ web sites Information meeting with the Uzbek Consulate in Athens, as well as the Greek

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Promotion of the project’s objectives through a number of events (meetings,

conferences, seminars) in Uzbekistan. Publication of leaflets Reference of the project in a special issue of “Consulting Engineers of Uzbekistan”

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Communication ActivitiesCommunication Activities

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Communication Activities

Communication Activities for 2010

Publication of 2 newsletters, after the Grant Committee approval and the continuation of the implementation

Enrichment and promotion of the web sites 1 information event in Baysyn – meeting with the stakeholders 2 press conferences and press releases in Pakhtakor and Baysyn 1 press conference and press release in Tashkent for dissemination of

project results

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Financial Absorption StatementFinancial Absorption Statement

All Years BUDGETED Year 1ACTUAL

IMPLEMENTATION Year 1

Expenses Costs (in EUR) Costs (in EUR) Costs (in EUR) Absorption Rate

         

1. Human Resources 151.242 102.820 58.401 56,8%

2. Travel6 25.600 15.360 1.999 13,0%

3. Equipment and supplies 3.860 3.860 890 23,1%

4. Local office 3.000 1.650 900 54,5%

5. Other costs, services 22.000 12.900 600 4,7%

6. Other 16.800 9.100 2.002 22,0%

7. Subtotal direct eligible costs of the Action (1-6) 222.502 145.690 64.208 44,1%

8. Provision for contingency reserve (maximum 5% of 7, subtotal of direct eligible costs of the Action)

11.125 7.285 2.158 29,6%

9. Total direct eligible costs of the Action (7+ 8) 233.627 152.975 66.366 43,4%

10. Administrative costs (maximum 7% of 9, total direct eligible costs of the Action) 16.354 10.708 7.745 72,3%

11. Total eligible costs (9+10) 249.981 163.683 74.695 45,6%

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Problems EncounteredProblems Encountered

The Grant Commission in Tashkent did not approve the grant for one of our partners. The funds were returned to our bank in Greece. (Nov 2009)

Our Partner declared they could no longer participate in the project (Dec 2009) Change in partnership discussed with IBPP officials in Brussels (Jan 2010) Supplementary contract signed with partner in Uzbekistan (Jan 2010) Transfer of funds related to the supplementary contract (Jan 2010)

Result: 1) The project implementation has been delayed 2) Uncertainty about Grant Commission’s approval of the supplementary contract and

fund (we don’t know if our solution will be accepted)

The Grant Commission in Tashkent did not approve the grant for one of our partners. The funds were returned to our bank in Greece. (Nov 2009)

Our Partner declared they could no longer participate in the project (Dec 2009) Change in partnership discussed with IBPP officials in Brussels (Jan 2010) Supplementary contract signed with partner in Uzbekistan (Jan 2010) Transfer of funds related to the supplementary contract (Jan 2010)

Result: 1) The project implementation has been delayed 2) Uncertainty about Grant Commission’s approval of the supplementary contract and

fund (we don’t know if our solution will be accepted)

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Lessons Learned Lessons Learned

NANNOUz was not very effective in expediting grant approvals. The delays adversely impact project implementation

NANNOUz was not very effective in expediting grant approvals. The delays adversely impact project implementation