Monitoring Visit to Samarkand Region: Meetings, Dialogue, and Success Stories
From February 11 to 13, 2026, the project team conducted a comprehensive monitoring visit to the Samarkand region within the framework of the project “Promoting Gender Transformative Territories/Communities through Civil Participation”, co-financed by the European Union (European Union in Uzbekistan) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) (Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ)) , and implemented by the DVV International Uzbekistan in partnership with the National Center for Socio-Economic Development (NCSED) “SABR.”
The visit covered Urgut and Akdarya districts and included monitoring of project locations , a roundtable with stakeholders , a meeting of the Project Coordination Group, as well as a networking meeting with participants of the informal NCSED “SABR” network.
Roundtable and Professional Dialogue
On February 12, a roundtable was held in Samarkand with representatives of the mahallas “Mustaqillik” (Akdarya district), “Mergancha” and “Istiklol” (Urgut district), local authorities , graduates of professional courses, mentors, and active community members.
The discussion focused on project results , findings from the external survey, socio-economic and gender analysis, and practical application of the Step-by-Step Handbook to Gender-Transformative Communities. Participants emphasized the project’s contribution to fostering dialogue , strengthening community interaction, and enhancing the professional skills of low-income citizens.
Meeting of the Project Coordination Group and Informal NCSED “SABR” Network Members
On February 13, the Project Coordination Group and members of the informal NCSED “SABR” network met. Key results were presented, noting that the project’s success was ensured by the high engagement of network members and the well-developed infrastructure of local NCSED “SABR” centers.
Participants expressed their readiness to continue implementing gender-transformative approaches , including conducting gender-responsive needs assessments, maintaining a beneficiary database, and providing post-project support. The importance of involving men and working with families as unified social units was highlighted.
Monitoring and Success Stories
During the visit, the project team met with vocational course graduates and recipients of business support .
Urgut District:
• Ozoda Salimova (graduate of the 2024 confectionery course) started her own business and employed two students.
• Umidullo Nurmatov and Khusniddin Oripov (graduates of the 2024 and 2025 computer courses) provide home-based services and earn a stable income.
• Makhbuba Rozikova (graduate of the 2025 sewing course) successfully works from home and supports her family.
Akdarya District:
• Mavluda Khasanova (graduate of the 2024 confectionery course) collaborates with shops and earns a stable income.
• Humora Isokulova (graduate of the 2025 sewing course) is expanding production and planning to explore new directions.
The monitoring visit confirmed the sustainability of the project’s results and the readiness of local partners to continue promoting gender equality , professional development, and women’s economic empowerment at the community level.
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