Client / Funding: UN Women (Implemented in partnership with HHWO – National NGO)
Location: Badakhshan Province
Duration: November 2024 – May 2025
Status: Completed
Nokhbagan Hoshmand (NH) Management Consultancy Company implemented a comprehensive business resilience strengthening initiative aimed at improving the sustainability, productivity, and market readiness of women-led enterprises across Badakhshan Province.
The project focused on providing integrated technical support, capacity development, targeted asset assistance, and financial inclusion facilitation to enhance the operational performance and long-term viability of local businesses.
Key Interventions
Technical Assistance to Individual Businesses
NH delivered tailored business development support to participating enterprises, covering product standardization, marketing strategies, administrative and financial management practices, and preparation processes for internationally recognized quality certifications such as ISO and HACCP. The assistance also included advisory services on improving access to finance and strengthening internal operational systems.
Cluster-Based Technical Training
Sector-specific training programs were conducted for groups of businesses operating in similar value chains. Training areas included dairy production, poultry farming, beekeeping, fishery, handicrafts, jewelry production, and women-managed market activities. These trainings enhanced technical skills, business management practices, and market competitiveness.
Small-Scale Asset Support
To address operational constraints and productivity gaps, the project facilitated the provision of targeted small-scale assets — including equipment, machinery, raw materials, and solar energy solutions — enabling businesses to improve production capacity and service delivery.
Access to Finance Facilitation
NH organized an Access to Finance (A2F) conference to strengthen linkages between women entrepreneurs and Sharia-compliant financial institutions. The event created a platform for dialogue, financial literacy, and loan facilitation, contributing to improved financial inclusion and investment readiness among participating businesses.
Results Focus
Through an integrated approach combining technical advisory, skills development, operational support, and financial networking, the project contributed to strengthening business resilience, improving income-generation opportunities, and supporting local economic development led by women entrepreneurs.