Kyrgyzstan Holds First Privately-Organized Textile Trade Fair
From March 1-7, 2006, the Association of Light Industry “LEGPROM,” with USAID support, held the first international textile trade fair organized by a private entity in Kyrgyzstan and the first light industry exhibition since independence. Thirty-four local companies presented their products at the exhibition, which was attended by official trade delegations from Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. The event resulted in at least forty business contacts with wholesalers from Russia and Kazakhstan and helped attract the Kyrgyz Government’s attention to this young and fast developing industry that employs over 100,000 Kyrgyzstanis.
The USAID Enterprise Development Project, implemented by Pragma, provided extensive support to the Association of Light Industry in organizing the fair, including training on organizing such events, technical expertise, and a grant to cover expenses. The project also assists the association with its organizational development, membership recruitment, and improving the range of services provided to its members.
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Prime Minister Kulov and Light Industry Association’s Director Asanov
open the fair
Photo Credit: EDP |
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