The EU – Central Asia Civil Society Forum was held in Almaty. Turkmenistan actively participated in the discussion of important topics for the region.
What was discussed?
• Climate change: how to combat droughts and other problems caused by climate change.
• Women in society: how to empower them so that they can actively participate in the life of the country.
• Youth: how to create conditions for the development of young activists and their initiatives.
Results
Turkmenistan confirmed its readiness to cooperate with other countries and international organizations to solve common problems. The forum was an important step towards sustainable development of the region.
According to the director of the Austrian multi-country office of UNOPS, Gurel Gurkan, the project to support civil society in Central Asia is funded by the European Union, which allocated 4.5 million euros for it.