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09/08/2010 : Applying Human Development Concept in Uzbekistan from Theory to Practice

Today, the concept of human development is gaining its popularity and practicality among academia, students, civil society, mass media and selected policy makers in Uzbekistan. Acknowledgement of the human development as a development paradigm among above stated parties has mainly been a result of consistent efforts of UNDP in Uzbekistan to raise awareness and promote the concept principles across the country. more

09/08/2010 : HEALTH PROFESSIONALS PUSH FORWARD A LIFE CONCEPT IN UZBEKISTAN
Promoting Human Development concept in Uzbekistan by health professionals. HIghlights of key successes. more

08/07/2010 : Social Enterprises – First of a Kind in Giving Equal Opportunities for Men and Women

The sweet smell of hot baked bread fills the room, where girls and boys are busy with their daily tasks at the ‘Mehrjon’ Bread Factory in Djizzak city. Thanks to the UNDP Enhancing Legislative and Institutional Environment for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men in Uzbekistan (Equal Opportunities) project now more than 30 women and men will have access to work and the chance to improve their livelihoods. more

08/06/2010 : UNDP celebrates World Environmental Day: “MANY SPECIES - ONE PLANET - ONE FUTURE”

Tashkent, 5 June, 2010 – Right in the centre of our capital Tashkent in Mirzo-Ulugbek park on Saturday June the 5th, 2010 citizens of the capital and its guests have witnessed the greatest environmental activities in Uzbekistan, celebration of the World Environmental Day (WED) organized jointly by UNDP/GEF “Small Grants Programmes” and the State Committee for Nature Protection in Uzbekistan. Among active participants and contributors were also all UNDP projects working in environment and energy areas. Participants have actively participated in the various contests and quizzes organized by Small Grants Programme and other projects including UNDP/GEF “Promoting Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings” project. more

31/05/2010 : Changes in UNDP Uzbekistan Office towards accessibility

"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." Barack Obama, 44-th President of the United States of America The quote of President Obama may sound strange with the content of this article which is mostly speaks on rights and opportunities of persons with disability. Indeed it is the most relevant words we could choose for the Country Office of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Uzbekistan. more

15/04/2010 : Computer Skills Certification - a Guide in IT Skills Development

Every now and then we can still see an item in the requirements section of some vacancies that goes as something like “Excellent skills of using a computer” or “Adequate skills of working on a computer”. “What IS excellent skills of using a computer?” one would ask and very rightfully so. And how does it differ from “adequate” level? And even more importantly – how do you measure these skills? more

23/02/2010 : These are the people of Khujaarik village and some of their achievements

European Union (EU) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Uzbekistan has been helping the Government of Uzbekistan to improve the quality of basic social infrastructure and services for the most needy in rural areas of the country. The doctor says: “I keep telling them, drink clean water, the water from the nearby canal is bad for you, go find some good water”. In Khujaarik village in Andijan region, people decided that it was important to talk with one another about water and do something. more

23/02/2010 : Protecting the Environment together with Communities

- Please see the beautiful ceramic pot, it is handmade and one of a kind – says Ibrohim, a local potter in Fergana region. In distant Karakalpakstan in Uzbekistan, Suleyma is cooking a pot of national rice dish on her stove. Although Ibrohim and Suleyma never met they have one thing in common. Together they are in protecting the environment for today and tomorrow generations. How can making pots and cooking on a stove help protect the environment? Well with the help of the European Union (EU) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Uzbekistan it has become a reality which not only does help making money and house chores easier, but also protects the environment. 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)