On November 26, 2025, the Graduate School hosted an engaging session of the Graduate Café, featuring a presentation by PhD candidate Dilafruz Kuchkorova. The event, titled "Financial literacy and business performance: evidence from rural female micro-entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan", provided a platform for a powerful and insightful discussion on entrepreneurship and financial inclusion.

Dilafruz Kuchkorova led a compelling exploration of the critical link between financial knowledge and entrepreneurial success. Her presentation offered a captivating examination of the challenges and opportunities for rural female micro-entrepreneurs, fostering an essential discussion on empowering participants to rethink the future of financial stability in Uzbekistan.