Media Dialogue Highlights the Role of Journalism in Mahalla Budget Reforms
The event explored how mahallas are now financed through local land and property taxes, with 382.7 billion UZS raised in 2024 for the Mahalla Social and Economic Issues Resolution Fund. These funds have supported low-income families and covered essential operating costs of mahallas, reducing reliance on the central budget. Key discussions included: The dialogue underscored […]
Media Dialogue on Empowering Inclusive Employment
An engaging media dialogue on inclusive employment for persons with disabilities was held in Tashkent, organized by the Modern Journalism Development Center of the Republic of Uzbekistan and supported by the UK Government through the Effective Governance for Economic Development (EGED) programme. The event brought together representatives from government agencies, the private sector, and civil […]
Effective Local Governance in Action: Uzbek Delegation’s Visit to Kyrgyz Republic
What Does Effective Local Governance Look Like in Action? A high-level Uzbek delegation, led by the First Deputy Chairman of the Association of Makhallas, visited the Kyrgyz Republic on 7-12 April 2025 with the aim to strengthen regional cooperation and share practical strategies for advancing inclusive, people-centred local governance. During the visit, the delegation engaged […]
Workshop on Data Analytics and AI in the Public Sector is conducted in Tashkent
The Second Cohort of “Inclusive Horizons” Takes Off
The second group of 240 participants has begun their journey with the “Inclusive Horizons: Learning and Entrepreneurship for All” project. The initiative supports women and youth from low-income families in Samarkand, Navoi, and Namangan regions, including individuals with disabilities. Participants will receive vocational training and business education, empowering them to launch micro-businesses and achieve greater […]
From Learning to Earning: First cohort of “Inclusive Horizons” completed training
The first group of the “Inclusive Horizons” project, implemented by the National Centre for Socio-Economic Development “SABR” and funded by the UK Government under the EGED programme, has successfully completed their training. Participants from Samarkand, Namangan, and Navoi regions gained vocational skills and business knowledge to unlock their entrepreneurial potential. Among them, 47 women and […]
Listening to the Citizens of Uzbekistan roundtable took place in Tashkent
L2CU “A Mahalla-Driven Approach to Improving Living Standards of the Population” roundtable took place in Tashkent on 26 February 2025 The discussion organised by the Development Strategy Centre in collaboration with the World Bank with financial support from the UK Government brought representatives from the Parliament of Uzbekistan, ministries, international organizations, analytical centres, experts, and […]
Data Accelerator: Advancing Digital and Economic Journalism
Data Accelerator trainings held in Tashkent on 9-11 February 2025 Modern Journalism Development Centre (MJDC) in partnership with Development Policy Institute (DPI) has conducted a three-day intensive training called “Data Accelerator: An Advanced Approach to Digital and Economic Journalism” The objective of the training held on 9-11 February 2025 was to introduce participants to new […]
Listening to the Citizens of Uzbekistan Survey 2018-2025 is published
Since 2018, the World Bank’s L2CU survey, supported by the UK, gathers monthly insights from 1,500 Uzbek households on socio-economic issues to guide reforms, reduce poverty, and improve citizens’ well-being.
New UK project to expand economic opportunities for people with disabilities in the regions of Uzbekistan
Inclusive Horizons Project to Empower People with Disabilities in Uzbekistan The UK launched the “Inclusive Horizons: Learning and Entrepreneurship for All” project in partnership with the National Centre for Socio-Economic Development “SABR”. The project is set to help 480 people with disabilities in Samarkand, Namangan and Navoi regions to improve economic well-being through entrepreneurial activity. […]