The Lebap Handmade Exports program has been launched in the Lebap velayat, during which 20 representatives of the region will have the opportunity to learn from professionals in the field of product design, digital marketing and photography.

According to the publication “Turkmenistan: Golden Age”, the program will permit to establish cooperation with representatives of the US business community.

The project was launched by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the European Union Delegation to Turkmenistan with the support of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO.

At the launch ceremony of the program, which was held in the Local History Museum of the Lebap velayat, the participants got acquainted with the achievements of the two previous stages of the Handmade Exports program, which were organized in Ashgabat. In general, more than 40 women entrepreneurs and craftsmen took part in the program. Of these, 24 exhibitors have opened their stores on the eBay platform, displaying over 265 items worth over 100 000 USD.

This project permitted to expand the opportunities of local artisans, opened the way for them to global electronic markets.