Women in Export Control (WEC) Initiative in Kyrgyzstan

Closing Meeting on Promoting Women’s Participation in Export Control held in Bishkek

On 17 February 2026, the Closing Meeting of the project “Promoting the Advancement, Leadership, and Increased Participation of Kyrgyz Women in Export Control” was held in Bishkek, organized by the Center for Export Control within the framework of the Women in Export Control (WEC) initiative with the support of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).

Workshop on Strategic Trade Control: Development of Technical Skills

On 18–19 December 2025, a two-day Workshop on Strategic Trade Control (STC): Development of Technical Skills was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. The workshop aimed to strengthen professional competencies and practical skills in the field of export control, with a particular focus on technical identification and risk assessment.

Leadership Without Borders: Women in Export Control Open New Horizons

On 10 October 2025, a workshop titled “Leadership Without Borders: Women’s Leadership in Export Control and Its New Horizons” was held in Bishkek, organized by the Export Control Centre to support the Government of Canada as part of the Women in Export Control (WEC) initiative.

Workshop on Export Control System (STC) in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia

On September 8-9, 2025, a two-day Workshop on Export Control Systems (STC) in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia was held in Bishkek. It was organized by the Centre on Export Control with the support of the Canadian Foundation for Local Initiatives (CFLI) as part of the Women in Export Control (WEC) initiative.

Mentoring Program

The aim of this project is to promote the increased participation of women in Kyrgyzstan in all areas of export control through our Mentoring Program.

Launch of the Women in Export Control (WEC) Initiative in Kyrgyzstan.

The Export Control Center in Bishkek, with the support of the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), has launched a unique project aimed at promoting the active involvement of women in all areas of export control and strategic trade management (STM). The initiative brings together representatives of government institutions, academia, business, and industry, with a strong focus on professional development, mentorship, and strengthening a community of women experts.