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See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Uzbekistan Hosts United Nations Public Service Forum
Israa Farhan In a major step toward strengthening its role in global governance, Uzbekistan has been chosen to host the 2025 United Nations Public Service Forum (UNPSF) in Samarkand The forum is an international-level event held under the auspices of the United Nations, aimed at promoting innovation, efficiency, and sustainable development in public service. It is organized by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and has been held annually since 2003 to develop strategies for advancing public service in support of sustainable development. Traditionally, the forum focuses on a specific important area of public administration, examining its various dimensions and components in a holistic manner. This major international event unites world leaders, policymakers, practitioners, innovators in governance, representatives of international and regional organizations, academia, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. The first forum was held in 2003 in New York. Since then, it has taken place annually in countries such as the USA, Austria, Spain, Tanzania, Bahrain, Morocco, Colombia, in Baku in 2019, and in the Republic of Korea in 2024. Importantly, the forum provides a platform for ministers, high-level decision-makers, and working-level civil servants to promote innovations and transformations both locally and nationally. This year, Uzbekistan's city of Samarkand was chosen to host the forum. The reason lies in Uzbekistan's significant positive achievements in the field of public service. Notably, on October 3, 2019, by decree of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a comprehensive reform decree on 'Measures to fundamentally improve the personnel policy and the civil service system in the Republic of Uzbekistan' was adopted. Based on this decree, the authorized state body responsible for civil service issues—the Agency for Development of the Civil Service under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan—was established to implement a unified personnel policy in the country. In a relatively short period, Uzbekistan has introduced innovations meeting global standards in this sector. Among these is the system of open competitions for entry into public service and for occupying positions. Groups and categories of civil service positions were defined, and a personnel reserve was formed. The main goals are to ensure stable staffing of managerial personnel in civil service, improve the quality of personnel, enhance the professional competencies of civil servants, and establish promotion by position. A system for evaluating the effectiveness of civil servants' performance was introduced. Necessary conditions for continuous professional development of personnel were created, and social protection mechanisms for civil servants were improved. Uzbekistan's unique approach to personnel training is also noteworthy. Today, personnel are admitted to the National Personnel Reserve based on high potential, knowledge, and skills, adhering to principles of equality, competitiveness, voluntariness, transparency, impartiality, and openness. The leadership of Uzbekistan emphasizes that the higher the intellectual level of a civil servant, the more effective the system works, thereby strengthening focus on human capital. Another significant achievement is that professional development for civil servants in Uzbekistan is not just a right but a mandatory obligation. According to the Law 'On Civil Service,' civil servants must regularly improve their professional competencies (Article 12). It is established as an obligation that civil servants continuously develop the professional competencies covering the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to fulfill organizational responsibilities at the required level. Over the past five years, more than 550 professional development courses, training and practical seminars, express trainings, and international internships have been organized for civil servants. A unified system for professional development aimed at improving civil servants' competencies has been established. The key principles of forming a professional civil service include enhancing professional skills, developing skills for working with the public, and continuous self-improvement. Uzbekistan's National Personnel Reserve system today ensures readiness to place capable personnel in high positions and guarantees that vacancies are filled. The system meets the needs of a rapidly changing environment by preparing a new generation of competitive, modern, reform-ready, and proactive personnel. Recently, the involvement of qualified women in this system has yielded positive results. Statistics show that women constitute about half of the world's population, including Uzbekistan's. Full participation of women in social life is a necessary condition for economic development. Since 2017, the status of women in Uzbekistan has undergone fundamental change. With the political will of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, efforts to resolve this issue at the highest levels have been launched. The President has firmly stated: 'From now on, no woman in Uzbekistan will be left outside the attention of the state and society.' Thus, women's issues have become a priority in state policy. Under the President's auspices, the Agency for Development of the Civil Service launched a system to prepare women for senior leadership positions—the 'School for Women Leaders.' This system, organized in cooperation with the Committee for Women and Family Affairs, aims to increase women's participation in public administration. The 'School for Women Leaders' training program is an important initiative aimed at increasing women's participation and leadership potential in government. Since 2022, 250 women have completed the program, which combines theoretical knowledge with advanced practical experience. Talented and promising women included in the National Personnel Reserve have been sent for internships to developed countries to gain exposure to advanced foreign experience. Additionally, Uzbekistan's practices such as open competitive recruitment of civil servants, implementation of HR management systems (Q-DEEP), provision of digital public services, performance evaluation of civil servants, and linking salaries to performance are positively recognized. Additionally, Uzbekistan's practices such as open competitive recruitment of civil servants, implementation of HR management systems (Q-DEEP), provision of digital public services, performance evaluation of civil servants, and linking salaries to performance are positively recognized. Moreover, this Forum serves as an important platform not only for public services, but also for recognizing the role and efforts of civil servants who serve society through these services, enhancing their prestige, and inspiring a new generation of public servants. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan
See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Uzbekistan to Showcase Digital Reforms at the Un Public Service Forum
Rana Atef Today, Uzbekistan is demonstrating positive progress in the field of public service reform. Initiatives focused on digitalization, transparency, and professionalism are contributing to the overall improvement in the quality of civil service delivery. It is no coincidence that the United Nations Public Service Forum 2025 will be held in Uzbekistan from June 23 to 25. Beyond its primary mission, the forum will also serve as a platform to present Uzbekistan's achievements and ongoing efforts in public administration, e-government, and digital transformation to the international community—an important milestone for the sovereign nation under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Observations show that since 2017, Uzbekistan has undertaken large-scale reforms aimed at modernizing and digitalizing the public service system. Public Service Centers (PSCs) have been established, and the 'one-stop shop' principle has been introduced. By 2023, more than 13.2 million services had been delivered through these centers. Mobile public services were launched to serve citizens living in remote and rural areas. Uzbekistan's journey in digitalizing public services can be divided into three key phases: Initial Phase (2017–2018): In 2017, the legal and institutional foundations for digital public services were established. The Unified Interactive Public Services Portal ( was launched, and the 'E-Government' concept was adopted. Services that were previously offered only in paper format became available online. Development Phase (2019–2022): In 2019, the Law 'On E-Government' was adopted. The MyGov mobile app was developed, and electronic document circulation and digital signature systems were widely implemented. Many services were integrated, making access through PSCs more convenient for citizens. Innovative Phase (2023–2025): With the launch of the Digital Uzbekistan 2030 program in 2023, digitalization efforts entered a new stage. Solutions such as MyID, E-Imzo, the Unified Registry of Public Services, and service confirmation via QR codes have been widely adopted. Services have been integrated via APIs with various applications and web platforms. User-friendly features like personal accounts, notifications, and online tracking were introduced. Over the years, significant investments have been attracted to enhance the country's ICT systems and digital infrastructure. As a result, by 2024, the number of users of public services reached 10.3 million. Moreover, Uzbekistan has implemented a fully digital civil service management system. The State Agency for Civil Service Development under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan introduced a unified electronic HR platform — which automatically forms the quantitative and qualitative composition of the civil service workforce. Thanks to this system, HR departments have been able to reallocate up to 40% of their workload toward employee development. Additional platforms include: The Unified Interactive Public Services Portal – Unified identification system – Civil servant assessment module – Open portal for civil service vacancies – Civil servants' professional development portal – E-platform for evaluating leadership effectiveness – Business trip management system – Uzbekistan's achievements in digitalization deserve only the highest praise. As part of the UN Forum, the 'IT Potential of Uzbekistan' exhibition will highlight the country's remarkable progress in this sphere. Additionally, the Forum—through high-level plenary sessions, practice-based workshops, and national case presentations—will provide an opportunity to showcase Uzbekistan's experience on a global platform. Hosting this major event in the city of Samarkand stands as a clear testament to Uzbekistan's growing international reputation. At the same time, the country's digital reforms will be presented as a leading example in Central Asia. We view the selection of Samarkand as the host city as a reflection of the international community's trust in Uzbekistan's efforts to modernize public administration in an open, inclusive, and innovative manner. 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Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
The surging gold price is boosting Central Asia's economies
Tian Shan—the name for the mountains that cross Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan—roughly translates as 'Mountains of Heaven". It is fitting for a range that is dotted with gold mines, including Kumtor, one of Central Asia's largest and a symbol of Kyrgyz national pride. Moreover, it is not just the mountains of Central Asia that hold big reserves. Hundreds of kilometres to the west, in Uzbekistan's Kyzylkum Desert, sits Muruntau, the world's largest open-pit gold mine. Now the good times are rolling. The price of gold has more than doubled since 2019. In March it breached $3,000 per troy ounce for the first time. That is good news for both governments and miners in the poor but mineral-rich Central Asian states. The yellow metal is the biggest export for Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, and one of the biggest in Kazakhstan, the region's largest and richest economy. Indeed, the Uzbek Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company (NMMC), which operates the Muruntau mine, is the world's fourth-largest gold producer. It accounted for almost one-sixth of the Uzbek state's revenue in 2023, when prices were significantly lower than they are today. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development forecasts average economic growth of 5.7% for Central Asia this year—well above its forecast of 3.2% for emerging markets in general. The gold boom has made life easier for the region's central bankers. After the Kazakh tenge struck a record low against the dollar in January, the country's policymakers sold some of their gold reserves—the value of which had soared to a record $25.9bn in October—to prop up the currency. Little surprise, then, that the region's leaders are eager to mine still more gold. Under his 'Uzbekistan 2030" strategy, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the country's president, seeks 50% more production by the end of the decade. Mr Mirziyoyev wants to reduce the government's role in the economy and entice foreign capital. To that end, the state-owned NMMC is reportedly planning an initial public offering (in London, with a rumoured valuation of more than £4bn, or $5.2bn). China has also invested in Central Asian gold-mining as part of its Belt and Road Initiative, focusing on Tajikistan, the region's poorest country. In 2018 it agreed to build a power station in return for the right to develop the Upper Kumarg gold mine. Foreign investors have not always had an easy time in the region. Kyrgyzstan's Kumtor mine had for decades been run by Centerra Gold, a Canadian company. In 2021, amid tax disputes and allegations of environmental damage, it was taken over by the government of Sadyr Japarov, Kyrgyzstan's nationalist president. In ordinary times, that might give overseas investors pause. But gold is alluring, especially when prices are this high. Correction (May 30th 2025): An earlier version of this article wrongly stated that central banks in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan had used gold to settle their own transactions. Sorry.
Euronews
4 days ago
- Business
- Euronews
Uzbekistan and Slovenia strengthen ties with new cooperation deals
The landmark visit of Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Slovenia was marked by high-level discussions and a joint business forum, as the Alpine EU member state remains a key partner to the Central Asian country. Uzbekistan is Slovenia's second-largest foreign trade partner in Central Asia, and the two plan to increase trade turnover to €500 million by further expanding the exchange of goods and services and investment opportunities. During the visit, Mirziyoyev and his Slovenian counterpart Nataša Pirc Musar participated in a business forum attended by over 100 industrial and trade enterprises from both countries. A symbolic flower-laying ceremony at the Memorial to the Victims of All Wars in Ljubljana's Zvezda Park underscored "a sign of respect for the memory of the fallen and commitment to the ideals of peace and humanism," Uzbekistan's president's office said in a statement. In a separate meeting with Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob, the two governments announced the signing of several bilateral agreements, including visa exemptions for diplomatic passport holders, as well as cooperation in transportation, logistics, education, science, culture and tourism. "The conversation was an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the two countries - both political and economic," Golob said in a statement on Facebook. "Together, we build bridges between our countries - based on trust, knowledge and common goals," he added. Both nations have also discussed establishing direct air lines and easing Uzbekistan's access to the EU market through Slovenia's port of Koper. Meanwhile, the newly established Intergovernmental Commission's first meeting is scheduled for July in Ljubljana. Uzbekistan's exports to Slovenia include garments, specialised chemical products and precision tools, while Slovenia exports ceramics, stone products and furniture. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1993, following the declarations of independence by Slovenia and Uzbekistan from the former Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union, respectively.
Observer
25-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
Uzbekistan introduces visa-free entry for Omanis
ASTANA – Uzbekistan has introduced a 30-day visa-free regime for citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from June 1. The corresponding decree was signed by the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. According to the document, it is planned to increase the number of foreign tourists to 15.8 million by the end of the year, and the export of services to travelers to $4 billion, reported the Uzbek Justice Ministry's press service on May 20. The country also plans to attract 40 million domestic tourists. To achieve this milestone, the services of 378 new tour operators will be established.
