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- November 19, 2008—November 21, 2008. UZPRODTECHEXPO 2008
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4th International specialized exhibition for food industry will take place in Tashkent. The exhibition is aimed to found favorable conditions for effective agriculture field development, application of up-to-date technologies in Uzbekistan market, supporting of small business development. UZPRODTECHEXPO presents 3 main sections as follow: "Equipment for food processing", "Packing", "Trade equipment". The event will be organized with official support of Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan; Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan; Association of Farmers of the Republic of Uzbekistan; "Uzselkhozmash-holding" Company.
More information…Type: Exhibitions/Contest Theme: Other Countries: Uzbekistan Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - May 26, 2008. Global Environment Facility's Small Grants Programme in Uzbekistan Welcomes Open Discussion of the National Programme Strategy
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Global Environment Facility's Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) has announced public hearings of the National Programme Strategy for Uzbekistan. GEF SGP aims at assisting NGOs and local communities at their efforts to protect the environment. The Programme in Uzbekistan focuses on three main thematic areas of GEF's intervetion: a) biodiversity conservation; b) adaptation to climate change and mitigation of its consequences; c) land degradation. The Programme successfully works in a number of developing countries of the world introducing effective approaches and methods to conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. The Small Grants Programme is financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), whereas United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with support from the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) administers the programme implementation. GEF SGP in Uzbekistan has already established its National Steering Committee (NSC) that is called to guide the Programme's operations. The NSC consists of representatives from NGOs, academia and governmental agencies.
More information...Type: Forums Contact: Alexey Volkov, GEF SGP National Coordinator in Uzbekistan Organizers: UNDP, NGO Participants: NGOs Theme: Environment Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - May 15, 2008. Officials, NGOs discuss preparation of national report on CEDAW
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Representatives of government bodies and non-governmental organizations, law enforcement agencies and the judicial system discussed the implementation of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) at UNDP-backed workshop on 14 May 2008. The event was organized within the joint project of UNDP and the Women's Committee of Uzbekistan "Legislative and Institutional Capacity Development for Women's Empowerment in Uzbekistan". The project is directed at supporting and building the capacity of the government, civil society and mass media in reducing gender gaps via raising awareness of and implementing the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee) to Uzbekistan
More information...Type: Seminars Organizers: UNDP Participants: Government(s), NGOs, UN Agencies Theme: Gender in Development Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - May 14, 2008. President of Uzbekistan receives Foreign Minister of Indonesia
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President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov received Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Hasan Wirayuda at the Oqsaroy residence on 13 May, UzA reported. "We consider your visit as another manifestation of mutual interest in developing cooperation," said Islam Karimov. "While Uzbekistan and Indonesia are geographically far apart, the historical and spiritual closeness and a single religion make us close." Indonesia was one of the first foreign states that President Islam Karimov visited after Uzbekistan gained independence. The visit had laid the legal foundations for the development of relations between the countries.
More information...Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Indonesia Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: No - May 13, 2008. President of Uzbekistan receives Prime Minister of South Korea
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President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Han Seung-Soo on 12 May at the Oqsaroy residence. "The fact that the new Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea started his foreign trips from the official visit to Uzbekistan is an important event in bilateral relations," said the head of the state. "We consider your visit as a sign of special attention to our strengthening cooperation."
More information...Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Korea, Republic of Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: No - May 12, 2008. UWED Legal Clinic holds competition among students
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Legal Clinic under the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) launched a team competition among its students on civil processes on 11 May 2008. The competition will be held in three stages. Six teams are taking part in the first stage and four teams will qualify to the next stage. Two winners of the semi-finals will participate in the final of the contest. The contest aimed at development of skills of Legal Clinic students on civil processes, including preparation of documents for courts, collection and presentation of evidences, presentation skills, adhering to legal procedures and existing legislation.
More information...Type: Exhibitions/Contest Organizers: UNDP Participants: Government(s) Theme: Other Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: No - May 7, 2008. Medical, social workers participate in the training on gender issues
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Two groups of medial and social workers will take part in the trainings on gender awareness within the joint project of UNDP and the Women's Committee of Uzbekistan "Legislative and Institutional Capacity Development for Women's Empowerment in Uzbekistan". The project will hold two training entitled "Gender Awareness for medical and social workers" to improve skills and knowledge of medical and social workers on implementation and promotion of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), its norms and ideas in their professional activities. The CEDAW Convention adopted in 1979 by the UN General Assembly, is an international document on the rights of women. Uzbekistan was the first Central Asian country to ratify the convention in 1995 and has reported twice to the CEDAW Committee on its implementation. The country will present its next report in August 2008.
More information...Type: Trainings Organizers: UNDP, NGO Participants: Government(s) Theme: Gender in Development Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - May 5, 2008. UNDP helps to open Arbitration Development Center in Uzbekistan
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Deputy Resident Representative of the UNDP Country Office in Uzbekistan Ms Kyoko Postill and the chairperson of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan Mr Alisher Shaykhov formally opened the Arbitration Development Center under the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan on Friday, 2 May 2008. The Arbitration Development Center was founded within the joint project of the UNDP Country Office in Uzbekistan and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan "Supporting to the development of arbitration courts and other alternative methods of dispute settlement in the Republic of Uzbekistan" (Arbitration project). The project focuses on development of the arbitration courts and other alternative ways of dispute resolution through creation of the Center. Uzbekistan adopted the Law "On arbitration" in 2006, which was aimed at regulation of creation and operation of arbitration courts in Uzbekistan. The law came into force in February 2007. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan created arbitration courts in all regions of Uzbekistan to develop favourable conditions for development of the system in the country. The courts reviewed over 700 cases in 2007.
More information...Type: Presentations/Launchings Organizers: UNDP Participants: Government(s) Theme: Gender in Development Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - May 2, 2008—May 15, 2008. UNDP, Women’s Committee announce contest for young journalists
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Office in Uzbekistan and Women’s Committee announced a competition for young journalists (under age of 30) for the best coverage of issues on elimination of discrimination against women. The contest will be held within the project “Legislative and Institutional Capacity Development for Women’s Empowerment in Uzbekistan”, which directed to support and build the capacity of the government, civil society and mass media in reducing the gender gaps via raising awareness of and implementing the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women to Uzbekistan. The contest aimed to motivate journalists of Uzbekistan to cover gender-related issues to raise gender awareness and knowledge of UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), as well as eliminate gender stereotypes in the community. Representatives of print-media, TV and radio stations and Internet outlets can participate in the event. Deadline for submission of applications and materials is 15 June 2008. Applications can be submitted via email to cedaw.undp@gmail.com or delivered to UNDP Uzbekistan office at 4, Shevchenko, Tashkent, 100029, Uzbekistan. Please indicate Young Journalists Contest on envelope.
More information...Type: Exhibitions/Contest Organizers: UNDP, NGO Participants: Mass-Media Theme: Gender in Development Countries: Uzbekistan Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - April 30, 2008. 42nd International Mendeleyev chemistry Olympiad opens in Tashkent
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The 42nd international Mendeleyev chemistry Olympiad among schoolchildren opened in Tashkent on 29 April. Teams from Uzbekistan, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Latvia, Estonia, Moldova, Romania and Bulgaria are participating in the event. Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan R.Kasimov attended the opening ceremony of the Olympiad. The participants will demonstrate both their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of chemistry. Since 1997, representatives from Uzbekistan have won seven medals at the Olympiad. This is the first time Uzbekistan is hosting the international event. Uzbek team members were chosen amongst the students of academic lyceums and professional colleges all over the country based on the results of evaluation exams.
More information...Type: Exhibitions/Contest Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Education Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - April 29, 2008. UNFPA supports youth media training in Uzbekistan
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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) supports conducting the Youth Media Training on covering youth issues with focus on healthy lifestyle promotion on 29-30 April. This activity is organized by National Association of Electronic Mass Media (NAESMI), NAESMI Public Fund, Kelajak Ovozi Youth Initiatives Centre and Kamolot Public Youth Movement. This training event with focus on practical application of newly acquired skills is developed in the framework of "Creating Youth TV Stations" project to train the participants from all provinces of Uzbekistan, the Republic of Karakalpakstan and Tashkent City on covering youth-related issues through TV programmes on local television stations. "Our goal is to ensure that youth participating in this project realizes significance of covering such issues as reproductive health, healthy lifestyle, gender equality, HIV/AIDS prevention and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and will receive all necessary information to develop good quality TV programmes for healthy lifestyle promotion among youth nation-wide," commented Feruza Fazilova, UNFPA National Officer on Reproductive Health.
More information...Type: Trainings Organizers: UN Agency Participants: Government(s), NGOs Theme: ICT for Development Countries: Uzbekistan Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - April 28, 2008. Amb. Olsson of Sweden: ‘Cooperation Can & Must Be Extended’
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Year by year the scope of international cooperation of Uzbekistan is expanding. One of the countries with which Uzbekistan is now extending the multilateral relations is the Kingdom of Sweden. Speaking about Sweden we must note that this country is one of the economically developed, highly-technological and successful states in Europe. By the volume of its GDP which made up 333.1 billion dollars in 2007 Sweden secures one of the leading niches not only in Europe but also in the world. Diplomatic relations between Uzbekistan and Sweden were established on April 8, 1992. By now Tashkent and Stockholm have established close ties in various areas of economy and are consistently developing the political, cultural and humanitarian relations.
More information...Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Sweden Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: No - April 25, 2008. ADB representative presents the bank’s activity to HSB students
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The students of the Higher School of Business (HSB) under the Academy of State and Social Construction under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan got acquainted with the activity of the Asian Development Bank. Mr.Kiyoshi Taniguchi, country economist at ADB Uzbekistan Resident Mission, presented the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and its activities, including in Uzbekistan. ADB is dedicated to poverty reduction in Asia and the Pacific, a region that is home to two thirds of the world’s poor. Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, ADB is owned and financed by its 67 member countries, of which 48 are from the region and 19 are from other parts of the globe. It contributes low interest loans, guarantees, grants, private sector investments, and knowledge and advice to help build infrastructure and improve essential services such as health and education to boost quality of life, particularly for the nearly 1.9 billion people in the region still living on US$2 or less a day. ADB’s focus is on encouraging economic growth, social development, and good governance, while promoting regional cooperation and integration in partnership with governments, the private sector, and nongovernment and international organizations.
More information...Type: Presentations/Launchings Organizers: International Donors Participants: Government(s) Theme: Education Countries: Uzbekistan Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: No - April 24, 2008. ASSC students improve knowledge on social management
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Students and staff of the Academy of State and Social Construction under the President of Uzbekistan (ASSC) learnt issues of social management in public administration during two-day seminar, which was endorsed by UNDP and UNICEF offices in Uzbekistan. The seminar entitled “Public Administration and Social Management” gathered over 160 people, including students and staff of the ASSC, representatives of the government and local administration, as well as experts from the Russian Federation. The event was organized by the joint project of UNDP and the ASSC “Improving Public Sector Management Skills through Building Training and Research Capacity of the State Academy for State and Social Construction under the President of Uzbekistan” (ASSC project) in cooperation with UNICEF office in Uzbekistan. The objective of the seminar is to help gain better understanding of new methods and experience of teaching of some disciplines in governance and improve capacity of the faculty members in the social management.
More information...Type: Seminars Organizers: UNDP, UN Agency Participants: Academia, NGOs Theme: Democratic Governance Countries: Uzbekistan Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - April 23, 2008. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan able to play a crucial role in solution of Central Asian stability problem: I. Karimov
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are able to play a key role in solution of the problem of Central Asian stability. President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has made it public today during the negotiations with President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. “It is necessary to meet once again and define the priority tasks of the bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Sustainable development of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, issues on stability and safety in the region are of fundamental importance,” Mr. Karimov said. “Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan may play a crucial role in solution of a number of principal matters, connected with the stability in the Central Asian region and prospects of its sustainable development,” the Uzbek Leader added. Nursultan Nazarbayev, in his turn, noted that Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan develop the economic cooperation. According to the statistics, the commodity turnover between the countries made USD 1,4 bln in 2007. Uzbekistan numbers about 96 enterprises with the participation of Kazakhstan’s capital. Kazakhstan has 715 small and medium undertakings with the participation of Uzbekistan’s investments.
More information...Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Uzbekistan Locations: Kazakhstan Open press: No - April 23, 2008. Problems and Perspectives of Uzbek Tourism Sector Discussed at Business Forum
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On April 18, 2008 the Expert Council meeting of the Business Forum on sector-specific development at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan on theme: “Tourism sector of Uzbekistan: problems and perspectives” was held in the conference hall of the “Poytaht” hotel. The event was organized by the Project “Business Forum of Uzbekistan,”, which is the joint project of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan (CCI) and UNDP Country Office in Uzbekistan. Tourism for many countries serves not only as a major source of inflow of export profits, but also as a pushing force for an economic growth. Thanks to both foreign and local tourists’ demand, development of many other sectors of the economy, agriculture and industry of services are also stimulated. It is well-known that Uzbekistan has the greatest tourism potential among other Central Asia countries. It possesses 9th place on the numbers of resort and historical destinations for tourism. However, it should be noted that in Uzbekistan there exists a case of underutilization of existing potential in comparison to other countries that have the same conditions for attracting tourists. In order to discuss the issues related to current situation within and with the development perspectives of the tourism sector of Uzbekistan the Expert Council meeting of the Business Form on sector-specific development at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan was held on April 18, 2008 in the conference hall of the “Poytaht” hotel.
More information...Type: Summit/Conferences Organizers: UNDP, Private Sector, Government Participants: Private Sector, Government(s), UN Agencies Theme: Private Sector Development Countries: Uzbekistan Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: No - April 23, 2008. 2nd meeting of Task Force on regional electricity cooperation opens in Dushanbe
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The second meeting of a Task Force on regional Electricity Cooperation in Central and South Asia opened in Dushanbe on April 23. A source at the Ministry of Energy and Industries (MoEI) said that the meeting had brought together representatives of Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to consider issues related to international practice of creation of cross-border electricity markets. They are also discussing their interests and obligations on developing model agreements for cross-border electricity projects. They are also considering issues related to regulation of hydropower regimes in order to use experience of other regions. In the meantime, special workshop on hydropower management in Central Asia was held in the Tajik capital yesterday. The workshop assessed the present state of cooperation in Central Asia and discussed efficient methods of management of hydropower in the region. The seminar participants also exchanged views on ways to strengthen regional cooperation.
More information...Type: Summit/Conferences Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan Locations: Tajikistan Open press: Yes - April 22, 2008. Afghan energy and water resources minister visiting Uzbekistan
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Minister of energy and water resources of Afghanistan Muhammad Ismailkhan is on a visit in Uzbekistan. On 21 April, he met chairman of the Uzbekenergo state joint-stock company Botir Teshaboyev. The sides considered expansion of cooperation between the two countries in energy sector and possibilities of implementation of new projects. Muhammad Ismailkhan highly evaluated Uzbekistan’s active participation in reconstruction of Afghanistan and said his country was interested in cooperation. Botir Teshaboyev and Muhammad Ismailkhan also expressed satisfaction with the development of relations between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan in other spheres, like construction of bridges and roads.
More information...Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Regional Partnership Countries: Afghanistan Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: No - April 21, 2008. Cabinet of Ministers sums up country’s development in 1Q 2008
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Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan held a session on 18 April to sum up the results of the country’s socioeconomic development in the first quarter of 2008. According to the statistics, growth of the GDP in the first three months of the year comprised 8.1%, industrial growth 10.6%, agricultural production increased 4.8%, construction works 5%, retail trade 12.7% and paid services 19.8%. Foreign trade turnover was growing at a stably high rate – 56.1%, mostly because of exports. The inflation level did not exceed the forecast.The volume of investments increased by 41% in the reporting period, including 56.8% of foreign direct investments.
More information...Type: Summit/Conferences Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Economic Reforms Countries: Uzbekistan Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: No - April 17, 2008. ‘Investment Guide of Uzbekistan’ Presented in Tashkent
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The presentation of the “Investment guide of Uzbekistan” was held at the International Business Center (IBC) in Tashkent, the Narodnoye slovo newspaper reported. The Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations, Investment and Trade and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan in cooperation with a number of international organizations prepared the Guide. The book contains information on social and economic development of the country for over the last years, economic and resource potential, business sphere and investment climate. Publication of the Investment Guide is one of the elements of complex strategy to attract foreign investments and will promote to create positive image of Uzbekistan in the world community. The participants of the event have said that profound work on creation favorable investment climate was underway in Uzbekistan. The GDP volume and other macro-economic indices rose for over the several years thanks to the attracted foreign investments. Thus, in 2007 the volume of the investments attracted in the framework of the State investment program alone grew by 43% and exceeded 1.3 billion dollars. Also, according to those who took floor at the presentation have said the “one window” policy to support investors and improvement of the customs administering, have served as prospects to further better the business sphere.
More information...Type: Presentations/Launchings Organizers: UNDP, UN Agency, Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Economic Reforms Countries: Uzbekistan Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes
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