When more women work, economies grow. An increase in female labour force participation—or a reduction in the gap between women’s and men’s labour force participation—results in faster economic growth.
The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today launched a three-year joint project on “Preventing corruption through effective, accountable and transparent governance institutions in Uzbekistan.”
Every morning after finishing up her household work Samiya Juraeva takes a bus from her hometown in Turakurgan to start work at 8 a.m as a craftsman in Namangan. Samia Juraeva started her work at the ‘Rozdil Charm Savdo’ factory in 2014 specializing in the production of purses.
UNDP jointly with national partners are conducting a survey among entrepreneurs on the conditions of doing business in the country.
More than 15 demonstrative projects by students included innovative ideas on effective and efficient management of water resources and water saving technologies.
Experts from UNCITRAL, UNECE, EBRD, representatives of the private sector participated in a workshop to share experience in PPP and provide recommendations to partners in Uzbekistan.
More than 100 young women and girls from Tashkent improved their knowledge and skills in information technologies and innovations in a special event within the framework of Women Techmakers 2018 International Women’s Day Celebration (IWD).
A Busy Bee
“Beekeeping is more than just a job to me,” Kuralbay Nugmanov says at 55, holding his much labored-over honeycomb frames to light. “It’s my life.” He is known among friends and neighbours as “Master Kuralbay”, a title he undoubtedly earned with his 30-year experience and specialized degree in bee-farming.
‘E-SUD National electronic case management system’ flyer
The flyer details the features, functions and benefits of the E-SUD, as well as 10 simple steps to use the system. The publication is prepared within the joint ‘Rule of Law in Uzbekistan’ project of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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UNDP Uzbekistan has been operating in the country since 1993 and has cooperated with the Government on finding solutions to national development challenges. UNDP assistance in Uzbekistan focuses on two overall, inter-linked objectives; to support the Government in advancing economic and democratic reforms; and strengthening and fostering the participation of civil society in development processes at national and local levels. UNDP works in three thematic areas – inclusive and sustainable growth, inclusive and democratic governance, climate change and environment.
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About Uzbekistan
32.6 million
Population
14.1%
Poverty rate
$3.287
GNI per capita
0.661
Human Dev. Index