On December 23, 2020, a roundtable was held in the Khistevarz Jamoat (Sogd Region, Tajikistan) as part of the FSDS project "Expanding Socio-Economic Opportunities for Vulnerable Groups Affected by Migration in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan."

The event was attended by Jamoat staff, representatives from the employment center, informal group leaders, and local activists.

The roundtable focused on the issue of employment, with special attention given to the employment of youth and women, who are most affected by migration. The participants also discussed ways to organize joint activities to promote employment and improve partnership relations between employment services and employers.

All participants concluded that it is necessary to create a long-term employment plan for youth and women, establishing partnerships with employers and local employment centers.