The National Bank of the Republic of Tajikistan convened a panel with banking, insurance and business representatives to discuss how the financial sector can improve entrepreneurs’ access to funding and modern financial services. The session formed part of the Entrepreneurship Forum 2026 and focused on strengthening cooperation between financial institutions and the business community. Participants reviewed lending and investment project financing, payment infrastructure and digital services, as well as access to different forms of finance. The discussion also covered Islamic banking, financial security, insurance market development and the use of insurance by businesses.