Economic Development in Central Asia by Promotion of Processing Sector BIOs and SMEs (CANDY III)
CANDY (Central Asian Nuts, Dried Fruit and HoneY processing SMEs) project series
CANDY III
From 2013 to 2015, Hilfswerk International implemented the project CANDY III (“Economic Development in Central Asia by Promotion of Processing Sector BIOs and SMEs”) in cooperation with AFVE, ASTI, NASMB, TES and WIFI. The project was funded by the European Union within the framework of the program “Central Asia Invest III”.
It was the third phase of a project in which Hilfswerk International supported the development of export-oriented food processing enterprises in the region. The aim of the project was to stimulate the private sector focusing on growth and development of export-oriented processing SMEs and to promote the integration of Central Asia into the international market. The project paid particular attention to ensure food safety by promoting internationally recognized quality standards.
Target regions
- Kyrgyzstan: Batken Region
- Tajikistan: Sughd Region
Target groups
- SME sector
- Agricultural suppliers
- Clients
- Professional associations
- Farmers’ unions
- Associations of processors and sellers
Partners
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Publications
РУС ENG ТОҶ КЫР Guidelines for exhibition participation
РУС ENG ТОҶ КЫР Guidelines for formation of farmer unions in Kyrgyzstan
РУС ENG ТОҶ КЫР Guidelines for formation of farmer unions in Tajikistan
РУС ENG ТОҶ КЫР Guidelines for organic agriculture
РУС ENG ТОҶ КЫР Guidelines for packing and branding
РУС ENG ТОҶ КЫР Manual of apricot fumigation
РУС ENG ТОҶ КЫР Report on analysis of export food processing sector
РУС ENG ТОҶ КЫР Report on recommendations for processing increase
