Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09ASHGABAT75
2009-01-16 10:01:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Ashgabat
Cable title:
2009 TURKMENISTAN BFIF PROPOSAL
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STATE FOR SCA/CEN, EEB/CBA - DENNIS WINSTEAD
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON EINV ETRD BEXP TX
SUBJECT: 2009 TURKMENISTAN BFIF PROPOSAL
REF: STATE 128559
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SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/CEN, EEB/CBA - DENNIS WINSTEAD
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON EINV ETRD BEXP TX
SUBJECT: 2009 TURKMENISTAN BFIF PROPOSAL
REF: STATE 128559
1. Brief justification -- U.S. Embassy Ashgabat would like
to bring an individual with a proven track record of success
in business, and with specific experience in marketing and
advertising, to Turkmenistan to lead a one-day seminar on the
basics of marketing and advertising for 40-50 entrepreneurs
from sectors such as food processing, construction, and
banking. This consultant would be available for the rest of
the week for meetings with companies that would like
individual consultation. Such an event would provide an
appropriate venue for post to develop contacts with local
entrepreneurs. The local European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development office, which has extensive contacts with
local entrepreneurs, would assist with the invitation list.
Donor organizations have not held many programs for
entrepreneurs in Turkmenistan because the sector is
underdeveloped. The government has said that the growth of
small and medium enterprises is a priority for the country.
This project could open the door to developing what Post
hopes will be a growing sector in the near future. Many of
Post's interlocutors have mentioned that they would like more
U.S. experts to visit Turkmenistan because it would allow us
to reach a larger audience than is possible through study
trips and exchange programs abroad alone. Embassy Ashgabat's
fourth goal in its 2009 MSP is to "Promote Economic Reform,"
including to "promote access to market and business
information, knowledge, and skills for Turkmenistan's
entrepreneurs, farmers and the younger generation. An
emphasis will be placed on exports of agricultural and
petroleum products, and Mission will continue to place a
strong emphasis on micro and small business development as
engines of growth, employment, and poverty reduction."
2. Planning milestones
February 16 -- Start searching for an appropriate speaker
through organizations such as Business Council for
International Understanding or the Small Business Association.
March 16 -- Start making travel arrangements with speaker.
May 4 -- Seminar takes place.
3. Estimated costs
Rental of conference room in hotel -- $200 (for one day)
Lunch for participants during day of seminar -- $700
Speaker fees (including honorarium, travel, per diem, and
in-country expenses) -- $7,000.00
Translation -- $100 per day
Total: $8,400.00
4. Point of contact is: Kristine Marsh (marshka@state.gov).
5. Has Post reviewed possibilities for leveraging funding
from other State bureaus and/or agencies? Yes.
6. Does the project have outcome/success criteria? Yes.
This project will give Post an opportunity to make contacts
with Turkmenistan's small entrepreneurial community. While
Post does not need official Turkmenistan government approval
for this program, Post will work with the government in order
to invite key officials from economic and business ministries
and agencies to participate. Turkmenistan lacks the type of
expertise that this event would deliver, so the seminar and
the consultations would no doubt bring valuable information
to Turkmenistan. If anywhere from 25 to 50 people attend the
program, and if the consultant remains busy with individual
appointments for the rest of the week, Post will consider it
a success.
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7. Does the project have a follow-up strategy? Yes. Post
intends that these entrepreneurs could participate in future
business-related programs to the U.S. (SABIT, etc.),which is
important because Turkmenistan should send more non-official
participants on business programs. The event would also
expand Post's list of contacts among entrepreneurs, a
valuable source of information about local business
conditions, and they would be included in future events.
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SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/CEN, EEB/CBA - DENNIS WINSTEAD
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON EINV ETRD BEXP TX
SUBJECT: 2009 TURKMENISTAN BFIF PROPOSAL
REF: STATE 128559
1. Brief justification -- U.S. Embassy Ashgabat would like
to bring an individual with a proven track record of success
in business, and with specific experience in marketing and
advertising, to Turkmenistan to lead a one-day seminar on the
basics of marketing and advertising for 40-50 entrepreneurs
from sectors such as food processing, construction, and
banking. This consultant would be available for the rest of
the week for meetings with companies that would like
individual consultation. Such an event would provide an
appropriate venue for post to develop contacts with local
entrepreneurs. The local European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development office, which has extensive contacts with
local entrepreneurs, would assist with the invitation list.
Donor organizations have not held many programs for
entrepreneurs in Turkmenistan because the sector is
underdeveloped. The government has said that the growth of
small and medium enterprises is a priority for the country.
This project could open the door to developing what Post
hopes will be a growing sector in the near future. Many of
Post's interlocutors have mentioned that they would like more
U.S. experts to visit Turkmenistan because it would allow us
to reach a larger audience than is possible through study
trips and exchange programs abroad alone. Embassy Ashgabat's
fourth goal in its 2009 MSP is to "Promote Economic Reform,"
including to "promote access to market and business
information, knowledge, and skills for Turkmenistan's
entrepreneurs, farmers and the younger generation. An
emphasis will be placed on exports of agricultural and
petroleum products, and Mission will continue to place a
strong emphasis on micro and small business development as
engines of growth, employment, and poverty reduction."
2. Planning milestones
February 16 -- Start searching for an appropriate speaker
through organizations such as Business Council for
International Understanding or the Small Business Association.
March 16 -- Start making travel arrangements with speaker.
May 4 -- Seminar takes place.
3. Estimated costs
Rental of conference room in hotel -- $200 (for one day)
Lunch for participants during day of seminar -- $700
Speaker fees (including honorarium, travel, per diem, and
in-country expenses) -- $7,000.00
Translation -- $100 per day
Total: $8,400.00
4. Point of contact is: Kristine Marsh (marshka@state.gov).
5. Has Post reviewed possibilities for leveraging funding
from other State bureaus and/or agencies? Yes.
6. Does the project have outcome/success criteria? Yes.
This project will give Post an opportunity to make contacts
with Turkmenistan's small entrepreneurial community. While
Post does not need official Turkmenistan government approval
for this program, Post will work with the government in order
to invite key officials from economic and business ministries
and agencies to participate. Turkmenistan lacks the type of
expertise that this event would deliver, so the seminar and
the consultations would no doubt bring valuable information
to Turkmenistan. If anywhere from 25 to 50 people attend the
program, and if the consultant remains busy with individual
appointments for the rest of the week, Post will consider it
a success.
ASHGABAT 00000075 002 OF 002
7. Does the project have a follow-up strategy? Yes. Post
intends that these entrepreneurs could participate in future
business-related programs to the U.S. (SABIT, etc.),which is
important because Turkmenistan should send more non-official
participants on business programs. The event would also
expand Post's list of contacts among entrepreneurs, a
valuable source of information about local business
conditions, and they would be included in future events.
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