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05/04/2013 : A Thousand Days to Keep the Millennium Promise
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, but starting this week we can march a thousand days forward into a new future. On April 5th, the world will reach a vital moment in history’s largest and most successful anti-poverty push – the 1,000-day mark before the target date to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. more

01/04/2013 : Introducing water saving technology into agricultural sector of Karakalpakstan

In order to introduce water saving technologies into the agricultural sector of Karakalpakstan, the UN Joint Programme procured and transferred 6 sets of laser leveling equipment to 6 farming enterprises in Kanlikul and Shumanay districts, and organized 2-day introductory workshops and practical trainings on the use of laser leveling equipment for 78 farmers and dehkhans. Laser leveling equipment is known to help reduce the irrigation water consumption by almost 25%. more

31/03/2013 : Learning about DevInfo at the Human Development Winter School
We recognize that achieving human development requires the input of citizens from all ages and walks of life. Young people can offer their energy and creativity, while adults can contribute their knowledge, experience and wisdom. Now more than ever, technology is transcending the boundaries of age. more

30/03/2013 : “Tashabbus - 2013” Who are the Best Entrepreneurs?

The ‘Tashabbus - 2013’ competition, recently held at Tashkent’s ‘Turkiston Palace’, has exhibited the ingenuity, productivity and creativity that fuels the growth of Uzbekistan’s business sector. ‘Tashabbus’ means innovation, the driving force behind new business. Attended by over 7000 entrepreneurs including artisans and craftspeople, independent farmers and gourmet food producers, innovative businesspeople and youth with an eye for the next best thing, the event was a valuable opportunity to recognise Uzbekistan’s business role models, and to encourage more citizens to turn creative ideas into profitable realities. more

25/03/2013 : Social Innovation run by academics from Vienna University of Economics and Business
Social innovation has become an increasingly popular concept around the world. It stands for the development of new solutions for existing social needs with the help of creative thinking and questioning conventional roles, links and relationships between the existing systems and the related stakeholders and elements in the society. more

25/03/2013 : New Ideas, Better Skills – Business Training

Establishing a successful business requires two things, an inventive mind and skills for finance and organisation. In Uzbekistan, as in the rest of the world, entrepreneurs have plenty of unique business ideas but not necessarily the skills and abilities to follow those through. For a fledgling entrepreneur, developing a business plan and obtaining a bank loan can be challenging hurdles to overcome. more

21/03/2013 : The UN Secretary-General’s Message on the International Day of Navruz
This special time of year brings different people from across a richly diverse region together for the annual festival of Navruz, a celebration of the larger forces that unite us. Marking a New Year with the first day of Spring, Navruz is an age-old tradition in many countries of Western, Central and South Asia, the Caucuses, the Balkans and beyond. more

19/03/2013 : Modern methods of scientific communication
The Academy of Public Administration (APU) under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan is organizing a series of trainings for the Academy’s faculty, students and library staff on how to use the modern e-technologies for research. 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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