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01/12/2012 : Regional meeting of Cynologists

Heads and instructors of dog-handling services representing border management and drug control agencies from five countries of Central Asia shared experience in dog-training, discussed management planning and ways to improve dog-handlers’ training in searching, as well as drugs and explosive material detection. They also discussed the idea of creating a coordination committee of dog-handling services from border guard, customs and drug control agencies of Central Asia. more

30/11/2012 : World AIDS Day 2012
Uzbekistan is an active participant of global HIV/AIDS response - nationwide HIV prevention activities have been carried out in the country for over a decade. Since inception of the first National Strategy on HIV/AIDS in 2003, Uzbekistan is using a multi-sectoral approach in combating HIV, where governmental, non-governmental and international organizations are active players in the process. more

29/11/2012 : Innovation, Research and Development in Agriculture and Food Industry

Agriculture and food industry development are one of the major and priority directions of economy of Uzbekistan providing necessary foodstuff and raw-materials. Since independence production volumes of the food industry increased 6 times with annual 6-7% increase of agriculture production during last few years. Globalization and increasing competition demands high effectiveness of national economies creating a need for integration of latest technologies and innovations into production processes. The International Conference-Exhibition Agro Food – 2012 promoted the concept of innovation, research and development into production and processing of agriculture and food industry products. more

16/11/2012 : From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World
A series of events will be hosted by National NGOs and UN agencies during the campaign’s 16 days, in order to attract public attention to the need to promote and protect women’s rights. These events will be held in parallel with others occurring around the world. more

15/11/2012 : Milk Collection Center to be launched in Namangan
The Milk Collection Center will be established at a farm in Kosonsay district of Namangan region. It will promote welfare improvement and income generation among rural population, through collecting produced milk at market prices, increasing productivity of herd and improving cooperation between milk producers and businessmen. 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

12/11/2012 : UNDP had the best presentation at the 18th Tashkent International Tourism Fair 2012

UNDP project supporting local governance received a diploma for 'Best Company Presentation' at the Tashkent International Tourism Fair by presenting tourism opportunities of Zaamin district in Jizzakh region. More than 250 domestic and foreign travel agencies visited the stand of Zaamin this year and showing growing interest to include this promising touristic destination into tour programmes for the coming season. 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

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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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