International partners of Uzbekistan

Conferences and events that they make attract people who 'have something to say'. In Germany, we they more than 2,500 events per year which attract 145,000 participants. They provide moral and material support to intellectually gifted young people, not only from Germany, but also from Central and Eastern Europe and developing countries and stay in close contact with our more than 10.000 alumni.
Exhibitions, readings, and awards are also distinctive elements of their work. Scholarship programs help young journalists by offering them projects specifically geared to their needs. Since 1980, organization annually awarded a prize for excellent local journalism. Since 2002, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung has awarded its “Prize Social Market Economy” to personalities of exceptional merit in safeguarding and developing the social market economy.
In 2015, exactly five years have passed since the signing of the bilateral memorandum of cooperation between the representative office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation for Central Asia and the National Association of Electronic Mass Media of Uzbekistan. And over 5 years of productive cooperation, more than 18 training seminars, 4 workshops, 2 specialized media camps, 4 round tables, media forums and international conferences were held in which representatives of ministries and departments, domestic and international took part organizations, young journalists and other employees of regional and metropolitan television and radio stations.

In Uzbekistan, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH implements projects and programmes on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the German Federal Foreign Office (AA) and the German Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI). GIZ opened a country office in the capital Tashkent in 1992. Other project offices in Syrdarya, Jizzakh, Kashkadarya and Andijan regions as well as in Karakalpakstan are responsible for activities in the country’s rural areas.

Currently 31 national and four international employees and one integrated specialist are working in the country (as of 31.12.2018).
After gaining independence in 1991, Uzbekistan began to adapt its centrally planned economy to the new economic realities. Traditional trade links and production chains collapsed and new national borders cut across transport and trading routes, impeding access to energy and water resources which had previously been shared with other Central Asian states. As a newly independent state, Uzbekistan faces numerous social and economic challenges.
Within the framework of international cooperation, GIZ is supporting reforms in the economy, health and the protection of natural resources. Health is a priority area of Germany’s cooperation with Uzbekistan.
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been working in Uzbekistan since 1992. It has a country office in the capital, Tashkent, and further operations in Nukus, Karakalpakstan, and Termez, South Uzbekistan.
After gaining independence in 1991, Uzbekistan had to adapt its centrally planned economy to a very different economic environment. Trade links and production chains collapsed, and new national borders cut across transport and trading routes. To bring its health system up to date, the country invested in state-of-the-art health care technology. However, it lacks the qualified personnel needed for full-scale use of the high-tech medical equipment. In 2019, Uzbekistan adopted legislation on administrative procedures in order to improve the economic and investment climate. Corruption, arbitrary application and a shortage of legal experts at the state authorities are, however, causing major problems in implementing this. As a young independent state, Uzbekistan thus faces numerous social, legal and economic challenges.

Nations with which Uzbekistan has diplomatic relations.
GIZ is working in Uzbekistan on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the German Federal Foreign Office (AA) and the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU).
The priority areas of Uzbek-German cooperation are:

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  sustainable economic development
  
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  health
  
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  good governance
  

GIZ aims to promote broad economic growth. To do this, it is supporting the private sector and the expansion of upstream and downstream agriculture-based sectors, such as fertilisers, agricultural machinery and trade in grain. The objective is to create new jobs and income opportunities, particularly in regions with weak infrastructure. The promotion of tourism is also receiving increasing attention. At the same time, GIZ is supporting reform processes with programmes on vocational education, promotion of the rule of law and advanced management training.
In the health sector, GIZ concentrates on improving medical care through the use of advanced medical technologies. Its support focuses on initial and in-service training for medical and technical staff. It is also optimising the use and management of medical technical equipment.
In the area of good governance, GIZ works with the responsible state institutions. Together, they are ensuring that the reformed administrative law is implemented in line with statutory provisions. In-service training for legal personnel is the main approach here. The intention is to roll this out into further areas such as the financial and employment authorities in future.
To achieve its objectives in Uzbekistan, GIZ works closely with other German institutions, transnational organisations and the private sector.
With over 30 million inhabitants, Uzbekistan is the most populous country in the region. It shares borders with all the other countries of Central Asia, as well as Afghanistan. 
Recent political developments in the country have opened the way to closer international cooperation, and improved the conditions for investment and growth. 
The EU has allocated €168 million to support sustainable development in Uzbekistan for the period 2014-2020.
EU cooperation with Uzbekistan focuses mainly on rural development and the agriculture sector, including horticulture, irrigation, water management, livestock and professional education. We also work closely with the Uzbek government to improve sector governance and public administration reform. The EU invests in sectors such as municipal infrastructure, hydropower, drinking and wastewater, as well as private sector development.
The EU promotes the exchange of best practices in horticulture and livestock that stimulate innovation and local development. To mitigate the effects of climate change in the Fergana Valley, we encourage better and more efficient use of scarce water resources through improved irrigation methods. We help improve public services to citizens in rural areas. 
The EU also supports the accession of Uzbekistan to the WTO, and has opened negotiations for privileged trade relations (GSP+).


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How many people live in Uzbekistan?

1. 
   over 30 million
   
2. 
   29 million
   
3. 
   25million
   

How much money has the European Union allocated to support sustainable development in Uzbekistan in 2014-2020?

1. 
   €165 million
   
2. 
   €168 million
   
3. 
   €163 million
   

In what year did Uzbekistan become a member of the United Nations?

1. 
   1991
   
2. 
   1993
   
3. 
   1992
   

In what year did Uzbekistan become a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

1. 
   1996
   
2. 
   1997
   
3. 
   1998
   

How many goals is the UN working on in Uzbekistan?

1. 
   17
   
2. 
   16
   
3. 
   18