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17/01/2012 : Safe drinking water comes to Canal Yoqa

A UNDP project that promotes water efficiency in the Zarafshan River Basin (IWRM) received additional USD 74,970 from the Regional Water Partnership (RWP) Initiative - a joint effort by UNDP and Coca-Cola. The RWP initiative supports projects that contribute to inclusive community-based water management and adaptation to climate change. The additional funding laid foundation to a new mini-project on community water stewardship to increase access to safe drinking water and sanitation services in the Zarafshan River Basin. more

15/01/2012 : Zaamin offers new winter recreation and tourism season

The Resorts Management department of the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme in Uzbekistan organized a 2-day information tour to “Zaamin” sanatorium (Zaamin district, Djizzakh region) for representatives of travel agencies and mass-media. The aim was to assess the possibility of attracting tourists to the "Zaamin" sanatorium for the winter season, and to discuss and obtain specific proposals for ski tourism development on the grounds of "Zaamin" sanatorium. more

10/01/2012 : The Border Management in Central Asia Programme Handed Over Radio Equipment to the Border Guards Committee of Uzbekistan

Today the EU-UNDP BOMCA Programme handed over radio equipment to the Border Guards Committee of the National Security Service of Uzbekistan. The equipment, radio communication units for the amount of about 141 thousand Euro, will be used at the Andarkhan-Avto International Border Crossing Point (BCP) at the Uzbek-Tajik border and other BCPs located at vulnerable directions of drug traffic. The equipment was procured under the seventh phase of the BOMCA Programme. more

10/01/2012 : Women`s Vision
United Nations Development Programme and the UN Information Office in Uzbekistan are pleased to announce a photo contest "Women’s Vision". The contest is open for amateur or professional women photographers of Uzbekistan who may participate in it with their photographs demonstrating women and men occupying non-stereotypical professions in Uzbekistan. more

17/12/2011 : Germany Shares Experience in Radioactive Waste Management

Specialists on radioactive waste management of three Central Asian countries - Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic took part in a study tour to Germany. Coordinated by the UNDP project on “Radioactive waste management and early warning systems in Fergana Valley”, the study tour helped to showcase the German experience on radioactive waste management and monitoring radioactive sites, rivers and radiation tailings in several regions of Federative Republic of Germany. more

15/12/2011 : New Centers for Public Services and Information Exchange

UNDP in partnership with the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and in support of khokimiyats of Djizak region facilitated official launch of One-Stop-Shop of Djizak city for public services delivery and three Local Government Information Centers in three major khokimiyats of Djizak region. The initiatives are part of the work done by the “Local Governance Support Project: Participation and Partnership”. more

09/12/2011 : Local authorities in Namangan are transparent and responsive

The One-Stop-Shop (OSS) in Namangan city for public services delivery and three Local Government Information Centers (LGIC) at khokimiyats of Namangan region – regional khokimiyat, Namangan city khokimiyat and khokimiyat of Yangikurgan district were officially launched. Mr. Bakhodir Yusupov, khokim of Namangan region and Mr. Jaco Cilliers, Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP Uzbekistan participated in the official opening ceremony of OSS and LGIC of Namangan regional khokimiyat. These initiatives were realized as a result of successful partnership between the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and in close cooperation of khokimiyats of Djizak and Namangan regions - within the framework of implementing “Local Governance Support Project: Participation and Partnership” (LGSP). more

06/12/2011 : Helping Manufacturers Make Better Quality Shoes

Footwear production has recently become a vibrantly developing sector in the Namangan region. There are more than 20 footwear producers throughout the region, with some of these producers already selling shoes to other regions and opening their own branded stores. The geographic expansion of sales to foreign countries entails ensuring potential partners and clients of the goods’ quality, and one way to achieve this is to obtain certification. more

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1. Economic Management
1.1 Macro-economic policy and planning
1.2 Comprehensive poverty alleviation plans and programs
1.3 Fiscal policy and planning
1.4 Monetary policy and planning
1.5 Banking sector (finance, leasing, micro-finance, etc.)
1.6 Employment policy and planning
1.7 Promotion of private sector
2. Promoting Good Governance
2.1 Enhancing electoral systems and democratic processes
2.2 Enhancing parliaments
2.3 Legal and judicial reform
2.4 Promoting free media and improving its role for democracy
2.5 Safeguarding human rights, rule of law, civil and political rights
2.6 Decentralization and strengthening of local governance
2.7 Introducing public-private sector partnerships for delivery of services
2.8 Supporting and strengthening civil society and community-based organizations (including NGOs, cooperatives) and their role in society
3. Public Administration
3.1 Civil service administration and management
3.2 Public procurement
3.3 General statistics (including demography)
3.4 Anti-corruption measures
3.5 e-Government
3.6 International relations, conventions and law (excluding trade law)
3.7 Foreign aid coordination and planning
4. Social Development
4.1 Social legislation and administration (includes social security, occupational health and safety, etc.)
4.2 Culture (includes preservation efforts)
4.3 Prevention of crime and drug abuse
4.4 Advancement of women
4.5 Focused support to socially-vulnerable groups (Orphans, disabled, etc.)
5. Education
5.1 Sector policy and planning
5.2 Pre and primary schooling
5.3 Secondary schooling
5.4 Tertiary education
5.5 Vocational, technical and managerial education and training
5.6 Non-formal education (includes literacy and adult basic education)
6. Health
6.1 Sector policy and planning
6.2 Primary health care (includes maternal and child health, nutrition)
6.3 Immunization and other disease control campaigns
6.4 Reproductive health & family planning
6.5 Hospitals and clinics
6.6 HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other major diseases
7. Natural Resources, Environment and Mining
7.1 Sector policy and planning
7.2 Land use planning & management
7.3 Water resources planning & management
7.4 Environmental preservation and rehabilitation
7.5 Mineral resources exploration and production
7.6 Fossil fuel (coal, petroleum, natural gas) exploration and production
7.7 Bio-diversity conservation
7.8 Climate change
8. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
8.1 Sector policy and planning
8.2 Research and development
8.3 Support services (includes credit, extension, input supply, crop protection, agro-meteorology)
8.4 Food crops
8.5 Industrial crops
8.6 Forestry
8.7 Livestock
8.8 Fisheries
9. Area Development
9.1 Inter-country area development
9.2 Regional planning and development
9.3 Integrated rural development
9.4 Urban development (includes sites and services, urban planning, etc.)
9.5 River basin development
9.6 Drinking water and sanitation
10. Industry
10.1 Sector policy and planning
10.2 Technological research and development
10.3 Support services
10.4 Micro-enterprises and cottage industries
10.5 Small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs)
10.6 Large-scale enterprises
10.7 Construction/civil engineering
10.8 Tourism and other service industries
11. Energy
11.1 Sector policy and planning
11.2 Renewable energy (hydro, geothermal, biogas, solar, wind, etc.)
11.3 Power generation from fossil and nuclear fuels
11.4 Energy conservation and efficiency
11.5 Power transmission
12. Trade (Domestic and International)
12.1 Sector policy and planning
12.2 Trade policies and procedures (including WTO)
12.3 Trade in goods (primary or manufactured)
12.4 Trade in services (banking, insurance, etc.)
12.5 Export promotion
12.6 Patents & copyrights
13. Transport
13.1 Sector policy and planning
13.2 Road transport
13.3 Rail transport
13.4 Water transport
13.5 Air transport
14. Information & Communications
14.1 Sector policy and planning (includes policy and planning for ICT, media)
14.2 Information and telecommunication technology
14.3 Media (includes television, radio, on-line media and print media)
14.4 Postal services
15. Disaster Preparedness, Humanitarian Aid and Relief
15.1 Disaster early warning systems (includes meteorology, seismology)
15.2 Refugees and returnees
15.3 Emergency/disaster planning and institutional preparedness
15.4 Emergency relief (food security, medical supplies, shelter and physical security)