Opportunities for international cooperation in the livestock sector are expanding.
2026-03-04 14:00:00 / Press conferences
On March 4 of this year, a press conference dedicated to the project “Financing Sustainable Livestock Development” was held in Namangan city. The project is being implemented by the Veterinary and Livestock Development Committee in cooperation with the French Development Agency (AFD) to ensure the implementation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan’s decisions on sector development.
During the event, the main directions of the project, financial support mechanisms for entrepreneurs, and the results achieved at the current stage of implementation were presented. Special attention was given to opportunities created for the development of women’s and youth entrepreneurship.
The total cost of this strategic project is 100 million euros, planned for 2022–2026. Its main goal is to modernize the livestock sector using advanced technologies, increase productivity, and develop a “green” economy taking climate change into account.
Within the project, entrepreneurs receive up to 100,000 euros in the national currency for a 10-year term (with a 3-year grace period). One of the key support tools is the grant system, under which up to 30% of the credit amount received after project launch is returned to the entrepreneur as a grant. Additional incentives are provided for women entrepreneurs and young entrepreneurs under 24 years old, where the total grant can reach up to 40% of the loan amount.
The allocated grant funds are aimed at financing “green” projects in livestock. Priority areas include modernization of meat and dairy processing enterprises, production of high-quality feed, development of intensive aquaculture, and construction of modern livestock and poultry complexes based on energy-saving technologies. Special attention is also given to beekeeping development, installation of solar panels and drip irrigation systems, as well as updating agricultural machinery.
The press conference summarized the work carried out. To date, 321 small projects have been financed, resulting in 3,085 new jobs and employment for 825 women. To enhance the knowledge and skills of industry specialists, 1,256 specialists, including 243 managers and 1,013 veterinarians, have received training according to international standards.
In the veterinary field, a modern system for remote monitoring of animal diseases has been introduced. This technology allows real-time tracking of the epizootic situation nationwide and rapid response to potential threats. The project serves as an important social mechanism that not only stimulates entrepreneurial activity but also engages women in business. Such a systematic approach creates conditions for new jobs and stable income sources for the population in regional areas.