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17/10/2012 : Road Map to Biogas Market

Government of Uzbekistan is paying close attention to expansion of renewable energy sector. In the decree of the President of the country “On priorities of developing the industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2011-2015” renewable energy sources are given a very important role in industrial development. In the light of these trends, the UNDP project “Supporting Uzbekistan in transition to low emission development path" worked very closely with biogas technology and its application in Uzbekistan. more

16/10/2012 : Improving National Legislation to Meet International Standards and Norms

Integrating international treaties into national legislation is one of the main functions of states as of subjects of international law. It resembles a system of an institutional action for integrating international treaties into national legislation, i.e. creating the necessary legal framework for putting the international agreements to work. In addition, the system of implementation involves the creation of necessary conditions for the practical application of international agreements in the implementation of the internal and foreign policy. This allows the sovereign states to identify and retain not only their obligations under international law, but also their rights in its relations with other states and the international community as a whole. more

16/10/2012 : Increasing community participation in environmental protection

In last two-three decades, the Saiga antelope has experienced a 95% reduction in population. This is the highest decline rate among mammals. Urgent action is needed to halt and reverse this process. To be efficient, however, environmental protection should include community participation. The conservation of wildlife should be benefiting for both wildlife and local people; otherwise the local population will not support the environmental protection activities. It is therefore important to disseminate information on the role of the Saiga antelopes for local communities among the local population, thus engaging local people in conservation. more

10/10/2012 : Market Rewards those who Research and Compete

Namangan footwear producers’ trip to Turkey took place in a spirit of sharing experiences. Based on the trip result and knowledge gathered, entrepreneurs begun to prepare a draft business plan for the purchase of the latest footwear equipment. The purpose of the visit was not only to learn the best practice in production and sale of footwear, but also to identify advanced technologies for use in local footwear production. more

10/10/2012 : Сustoms control and custom clearance in the WTO member states
Over the course of three days, twenty-one officers from the State Customs Committee participated in the training on customs control and clearance in the World Trade Organisation member states, organised by the EU-UNDP Border Management Programme in Central Asia and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development. more

10/10/2012 : Visit to the Turkish Academy against Drugs and Organised Crime
Eighteen officers and inspectors representing law-enforcement agencies involved in drug prevention activities from five Central Asian states participated in the study tour to the Turkish International Academy against Drugs and Organised Crime (TADOC). The visit was arranged by the EU-UNDP Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA). more

10/10/2012 : International Day for Disaster Reduction - coming soon
Reducing risks of natural disasters is a factor that we should consider when thinking about sustainable development of a modern community. While natural disasters cannot be prevented, their impacts can be minimised by taking preventive measures beforehand and by being aware of and prepared for possible disaster risks. more

09/10/2012 : Zaamin is expanding its tourism opportunities

In the contemporary world tourism, particularly active tourism has become one of the most dynamic and profitable sectors of the economy. Today the tourist industry of Uzbekistan is heavily represented by historical, informative and cultural tours to ancient cities of the country. However, a unique geographical landscape, climatic and environmental conditions, rich agriculture, as well as cultural diversity of regions allow developing active forms of tourism in the country. more

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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
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3.3 General statistics (including demography)
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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
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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
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10.1 Sector policy and planning
10.2 Technological research and development
10.3 Support services
10.4 Micro-enterprises and cottage industries
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10.6 Large-scale enterprises
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11. Energy
11.1 Sector policy and planning
11.2 Renewable energy (hydro, geothermal, biogas, solar, wind, etc.)
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14. Information & Communications
14.1 Sector policy and planning (includes policy and planning for ICT, media)
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14.3 Media (includes television, radio, on-line media and print media)
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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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