Panelists Valeria Klitsounova, Belarusian State University, and Darya Pukas, Colorado State University, will discuss how a rural tourism association in Belarus benefitted thousands of association members over two decades. They will share several success stories including the creation of the country’s first food and craft cluster and the development of cross-border routes with Latvia and Lithuania to promote culinary and craft heritage. They also will describe the role of women entrepreneurship in Belarus. To request To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Shawna Perrin at 802-656-7530 or Shawna.Perrin@uvm.edu by Wednesday, December 18, 2024 so we may assist you. Contact Lisa Chase at 802-656-7532 or lisa.chase@uvm.edu with questions or for more information.

Takes place 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (5 p.m. Central European Time; 7 p.m. Moscow Standard Time)