July 9, 2026 – Today, the C5+O.N.E. (Opening Networks Through English) Program has officially launched its seventh cohort, bringing together over 400 government, private sector, civil society, and media professionals from across Central Asia. Funded by the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and implemented by the American Councils for International Education, the program strengthens English proficiency across the region to support deeper integration, enhance professional collaboration, and expand economic ties with the United States.
Representing all countries of Central Asia, Cohort 7 participants bring expertise from key sectors such as agriculture, banking and finance, information technology, entrepreneurship, and energy. Through the program’s “English for the Economy” curriculum, participants will strengthen their professional English skills, engage with American experts, and build lasting cross-border networks across Central Asia and the United States. They will also become part of a vibrant alumni network of more than 2,200 professionals who have completed the program since its launch.
