Women in Export Control (WEC) Initiative in Kyrgyzstan

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.