Accessbank Strengthens Support For Women's Entrepreneurship In Azerbaijan (PHOTO)

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 3. AccessBank, a dedicated supporter of entrepreneurship, including women's entrepreneurship in Azerbaijan, continues to actively participate in the "Women's Empowerment Centers in Azerbaijan" project. This initiative, funded by the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan and implemented by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), provides women with essential advisory services, resources, and communication opportunities crucial for entrepreneurial success.

Recently, two additional training sessions were conducted at the AccessBank branch in Ganja and another at the AccessBank headquarters. These sessions, titled "Photography for SMM," offered participants insights into social media photography and engaged them in solving various group tasks.

Supported by AccessBank, upcoming training sessions in Lankaran, Baku, Ganja, and Sheki will cover topics such as "Emotional Intelligence and Customer Relations," "Financial Literacy and Access to Finance," "Photography for SMM," and "Women's Leadership and Decision-Making Enhancement."

To date, 164 women have participated in these training sessions, with 163 presenting business plans as part of the project. Notably, 30 of these plans have received seed capital awards of up to 3000 AZN. Overall, the project aims to support 65 participants with seed capital.

Launched in October 2022, the "Women's Empowerment Centers in Azerbaijan" project is scheduled for completion by September 2024. Its objectives include advancing women's skills and knowledge, fostering professional networks to bolster their economic capabilities in entrepreneurship, strengthening leadership abilities, and promoting sustainable societal integration.

AccessBank, a pioneer in the microfinancing market, has been providing services to small and medium-sized enterprises since 2002. The Bank's shareholders include the Asian Development Bank, the European Investment Bank, the International Finance Corporation, and other international organizations and investment funds. With 35 branch offices, including 14 in Baku and 21 in regions, AccessBank continues to offer accessible financing options for MSMEs. For more detailed information on the branh offices, please follow:

For more information on the services provided by AccessBank, call 151 or visit the website at . You can also follow the bank's social media accounts on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn .

*AccessBank CJSC operates under license No. 245 dated 25 October 2002, issued by the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The bank's Head Office is located at 3 Tbilisi avenue, Yasamal district, Baku city.

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