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05/02/2013 : Promoting Social Innovation and Volunteerism

Today the Alisher Navoi National Library will host a press-conference, which will mark the start of cooperation between UNDP and the National Library of Uzbekistan. It is encouraging to see that the Government of Uzbekistan is committing more efforts and resources to support youth - who are the vast majority of population - in their professional development, especially through the integration of ICT tools and innovative approaches. more

20/12/2012 : Web-portal on employment and social protection: among top 10
It is a great pleasure for us to inform you that the new version of information portal of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Uzbekistan http://mehnat.uz was awarded with the “Best Government website” Diploma at the Internet- Festival of the National Domain UZ 2012. more

03/12/2012 : "Equal Rights - Equal Opportunities" Contest
The "Inclusive Employment and Social Partnership" project summed up the results of civic initiatives contest "Equal rights - equal opportunities," aimed to improve the lives and activities of people with disabilities. The names of the winners were named on December 3, the International Day for people with disabilities. The winners were awarded with a personal computer. more

13/11/2012 : From Social Enterprises to Social Economy

Today, the First National Exhibition of Social Enterprises is taking place - "From a social enterprise - to a social economy". Organizations participating in the exhibition are working to resolve social problems such as finding employment for persons with disabilities and social protection of vulnerable groups of population, and more. To finance and implement these initiatives social enterprises run various businesses from milk processing to producing footwear, and provide a variety of services. Their experience shows that social entrepreneurship is becoming an important source of funding for social projects, reducing dependence on external funding. more

09/11/2012 : Developing Civil Society Institutes: a National Model

“Inclusive Employment and Social Partnership” project was one of the co-organizers of the “National model of developing civil society institutes: experience of Uzbekistan” conference. Organizers also included Public Fund for support of NGOs and other civil society institutions under the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Independent institution of monitoring the formation of civil society, National Association of NGOs of Uzbekistan, Social Initiatives Support Fund, Forum of Culture and Arts of Uzbekistan Foundation and Regional Policy Foundation along with representatives of such international organizations as UNICEF, OSCE, Friedrich Ebert Foundation, USAID, The International Center for Non- Profit Law and JICA. more

01/11/2012 : Participation of local NGOs in regional development

The role of a strong civil society is enormous in securing social stability and successful development of the region. This is manifested in almost all aspects of the life of developed democratic states of the world. Today a special attention is paid to the development of civil society organizations, which is becoming one of the fundamental principles in the formation of a modern democratic society in Uzbekistan. As vivid evidence to this statement, there several laws and regulations were adopted to foster the activities of non-governmental and non-commercial organizations. more

25/10/2012 : The National Council of NGOs of Uzbekistan is now up and running

The "Inclusive Employment and Social Partnership" project together with the National Association of NGOs of Uzbekistan hosted a round-table on "Strengthening the Role of NGOs in the Implementation of Government Programs to Protect the Rights and Interests of Persons with Disabilities and the Development of Measures for Implementation of the Norms of International Conventions". To discuss current issues the event brought together over 40 representatives of NGOs, and government institutions, including from the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the National Centre for Human Rights and the Ministry of Justice. more

06/07/2012 : Grants for the Nineteen – Benefits for Thousands

Considering the important role that non-government organizations (NGOs) play in development, UNDP in partnership with other organisations announced a contest for the best idea on how NGOs can support families that need the most help through social services. Winners are announced. Co-organizers of this competition: Social Initiatives Support Fund, The Forum of culture and arts of Uzbekistan Foundation, Public Fund on Support of NGOs and other Civil Society Institutions under the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mahalla Fund and the joint project of UNDP and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Uzbekistan «Inclusive Employment and Social Partnership». 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)

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