On June 25, 2007, the EU-UNDP Enhancement of Living Standards in Fergana region project hosted a first meeting of coordinators and staff of joint EU-UNDP projects for improvement of living standards in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Representatives from the ELS Project, UNDP Kyrgyzstan and UNDP Tajikistan took part in the event.

In the welcoming words from the Programme Coordinator of the EU-UNDP Ehnancement of Living Standards (ELS) Programme in Uzbekistan noted that it is important to meet, talk, exchange ideas and benefit from each other's experience for better coordination, information, cooperation and improved visibility of efforts and results on the ground.

The agenda of the meeting also included presentations by ELS Programme Coordinator – Ms. Laura Rio on “Achievements, problems and cooperation”; Ms. Nuria Choibaeva, UNDP Kyrgyzstan and Mr. Ahad Mahmoudov, UNDP Tadjikistan also made presentations on their activities and experiences in their countries. All the presentations were of interest to participants and provoked interactive discussions. The meeting gave the opportunity to think and come together for the enhancement of living standards.