Launched in 2021, the Joint Programme aimed to achieve three key goals. Firstly, it sought to empower and promote essential entrepreneurial skills among unemployed, unskilled youth, women, and returning migrants, reducing their vulnerabilities. Secondly, the programme aimed to create an enabling environment for income generation in rural communities through innovative agriculture practices and piloting new initiatives. Lastly, it aimed to develop smart communities through digitalization, improved access to social infrastructure, and youth, adolescent, and women's engagement. With a dedicated focus on these goals, the Joint Programme has achieved remarkable outcomes:

• Over 16,000 rural residents gained access to basic infrastructure, including drinking water, electricity, improved health facilities, and education services.

• SMART communities created through digitalization have benefitted 101,500 people.

• A total of 816 individuals, including 552 women, have enhanced their knowledge and skills in agriculture.

• Employment opportunities have been provided to 73 vulnerable households identified in the "iron notebook."

• The introduction of "Buried Diffuser" technology has demonstrated its ability to increase yield by 41% and save 20% water.

• A total of 543,000 saxauls have been planted across 378.2 hectares.

• Clean drinking water is now accessible to more than 14,388 people in rural areas of the Aral Sea region.

• 80 young individuals from the "youth notebook" have acquired welding and plumbing skills, earning qualifications.

• 72 participants have been trained in startup initiatives related to ecology, IT, social issues, tourism, agriculture, and climate change. Among them, 17 startup projects were considered, and equipment was provided for 6 projects.

• Vocational training centres have been established in 3 target areas of the Programme, benefiting 1,120 young people who have received training and employment opportunities.