Sherzod Egamberdiev participated in an event within the WESP programOn March 4, an event was held as part of the Hamroh initiative aimed at supporting and developing women’s entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan. Sherzod Egamberdiev, founder of the law firm Sher Legal, took part in the award ceremony for the winners of the first stage of the WESP (Women’s Entrepreneurship Support Program) grant program.

The program is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the support of the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan and The Coca-Cola Foundation. Supporting women in business:The main goal of the program is to expand opportunities for women in entrepreneurship and to support their economic activity.Following the first stage, grants totaling up to USD 100,000 were awarded.Twenty women entrepreneurs with the highest scores received financial support of up to USD 5,000 each to develop their projects. Such initiatives create real opportunities for launching and scaling businesses and contribute to building a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem. What was discussed at the eventDuring the event, a social film on supporting women’s entrepreneurship was presented, highlighting the important role of family in business development.One of the key messages of the event was reflected in the following quote:“True luxury is the ability to realize your potential and find the courage to follow your dreams.

Sometimes this path requires more from us, but it is worth it.”— Nozimakhon Davletova Why is it important? Today, the entrepreneurial environment in Uzbekistan is developing rapidly, and such programs are becoming an important tool for supporting new businesses. For many participants, this is not just a grant, but an opportunity to take the next step in growing their business.For Sher Legal, it is important to stay close to the entrepreneurial community and understand the real challenges businesses face.

Participation in such events allows us to better understand the practical issues entrepreneurs encounter and to provide more targeted and effective legal support. We will continue to support initiatives aimed at business development and improving legal awareness in Uzbekistan.