In order to improve the professional training of refugees and internally displaced persons and support newly created businesses within the framework of the First State Program of the “Great Return” the project “Supporting initiatives to create sustainable communities by encouraging and involving returning IDPs in income-generating activities” is being implemented. The project is held within the framework of the event “Organization of reintegration activities for the adaptation of the population to new living conditions”, provided for in paragraph 3.1.6 of the 3rd priority mandate of the “I State Program for the Great Return of the Territories Liberated from Occupation by the Republic of Azerbaijan” with the support of the State Committee for Affairs of Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

In this regard, meetings and surveys were held among IDPs who would return to Zallar village of Kalbajar district and Sus and Zabukh villages of Lachin district. Additionally, at this stage, beneficiaries are provided with expert support on choosing the right action. We would like to point out that in the next phase of the project, vocational training in income-generating fields will be provided to IDPs who will return to the lands liberated from occupation. Beneficiaries will also receive specialized training and mentor support services for writing and implementing business plans to ensure the functioning of newly created commercial enterprises.

At the end of the project, these individuals will be provided with special assets allocated to support their activities. At the 1st stage of the project, covering October-December 2023, the creation of 40 individual entrepreneurs and 5 legal entities is expected.