Since 2013 Farrukh Khojatov has been working in commercial organizations in Tajikistan and Ukraine in various fields. During this period, he had an opportunity to work in several positions covering marketing, sales, product development, market analysis, conducting events, commercial strategy development, service, project management and budget development, etc. In the course of his work, Farrukh concluded that one of the important directions in the structure of the company is communications. Thanks to the correctly chosen communication strategy with employees, customers, and partners, it is possible to achieve the goals and objectives of the company.

After coming back to Tajikistan from Ukraine, Farrukh continued to work in commercial organizations with a focus on establishing communications. Since beginning work in 2021 as the chief investment specialist in an investment and management company FIFTYFIVE GROUP, he has developed online strategies for interacting with clients and attracting them to use the services of the company.

For more than two years, Farrukh has been director of the Go Travel Tajikistan, where, in addition to planning, finance, and other structural tasks, he was involved in communications. Farrukh also has extensive experience in organizing events. These experiences helped him to master certain skills that allow him to easily develop the concept of events that aim to raise the entrepreneurial potential of the residents of Tajikistan.

IVLP Impact Award Project: Express - Course on Entrepreneurship

The project was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, and focused on training local university students who were interested in entrepreneurship, commerce and business. Four Tajik universities took part in the project, and the workshops helped participants stay up to date with the current requirements of the global labor market and be competitive. Participants were also able to update and expand their knowledge, and mastering the skills of project implementation in practice will help graduates of the program become successful in the job market.

There were a total of 160 attendees, and 80 of the most motivated students, based on an assessment given at the training, formed the cohort for the final stage of the project. These 80 students participated in an intensive two-day training that equipped them with theoretical and practical knowledge about entrepreneurship. They were also provided connections for local resources and support for future ventures.

All 80 students reported that they plan to continue pursuing their proposed entrepreneurial ventures, and some students have begun organizing tours based on their new knowledge of the tourism sector in Tajikistan. Social media posts about the project also reached more than 6,700 viewers. 

Farrukh also shared insights on the Impact Award grant process as a panelist for the IVLP Impact Awards Alumni Discussion Series panel, “Alumni Spotlight” which you can read more about here.

Students at the Russian-Tajik Slavonic University attend a workshop

Students at the State Financial and Economic University of Tajikistan attend a workshop

Farrukh gives the opening speech to students in the second phase of workshops

"At the workshop, I learned general knowledge about entrepreneurship, who a marketing specialist is, and project planning. I will make every effort to make my project a reality, applying the knowledge I have acquired." - Project Participant

Farrukh was a participant in the IVLP Project Adventure Tourism in the United States, organized by the U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.

Farrukh's exchange experience led to the development of his IVLP Impact Award Project: "Even from a small group you can start changing your community and helping to reach their goals."

U.S. Communities Visited

Flagstaff; AZ; Grand Canyon, AZ; Scottsdale, AZ; Denver, CO; Washington, DC; Traverse City, MI; Madison, WI

Country: Tajikistan 

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