AWCCI Magazines Afghan Women in Business vol 4 | Page 21

Highlight of AWCCI- West Zone Activities in this quarter Capacity building program for businesswomen in Herat AWCCI- West Zone held a seminar for businesswomen’s capacity building in trade affairs such as, busi- ness license procedures and taxation laws of MOIC and income tax law and obligations with the financial support of FAO (Food and Agriculture organization). The purpose of this program was to raise the level of knowledge and awareness of women entrepreneurs so that they can develop and submit their financial reports on a timely manner and avoiding penalties for taxation and licensing in future. The training began on Monday October 7, 2019 and ended on October 9, 2019. The opening of training was held with presence of Mr. Shahidzoi, FAO National Director, Ms. Maryam Jami Ul Ahmadi, Chair of AWCCI- West Zone, Alhaj Mir Abdul Wahid Hussaini, Chair of large Tax Payers office and they spoke about the training program. On Oct 9, 2019 the participation certificates were presented in the presence of Ms. Fayqeh Alizadeh Mostofi, the Director of Department of Finance in Herat. All the expenses and facilities of this seminar were provided by the FAO and AWCCI-West Zone has been involved in coor- dinating with relevant bodies and introducing and inviting businesswomen. “AWCCI introduced our products to national and international markets” Hanifa Fatimi, the President of Shirin Qahraman Ltd. #LetsCollaborateForABetterResult AFGHAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS 16