Kyzylorda rgn: 97 people to start business within Akniet Program

“This program is realized in the region for the second time. The key goal of the program is an issuing of a grant in the amount to 1 million tenge to rural entrepreneurs and helping them to start their own business,” the regional administration reported.

This year, 97 among 1151 projects were granted a loans. The  grants were presented  in six categories: “Social Entrepreneur"- projects in the social sphere, ecology, environmental protection and safety; “Zhanakyk”  (Innovation) - production of a new hot product; “Kolner” (Arts and Crafts) - the development of local crafts and arts; "Kamkor" (Care) - projects initiated by people with disabilities; "Bastama" (Initiative)- an initiative of rural youth to develop the infrastructure of the village (18-30 years), "Igіlіk" (Good) - an initiative of single mothers and parents of low-income families.

Participants who received grants in rural areas open hairdressing, sewing shops, bakeries, pharmacies, saloons, furniture shops, service stations, gyms, centers for the study of English language and computer centers, dental offices, kindergartens, etc.