Uzbekistan

UNDP Uzbekistan

Together towards green, fair and inclusive development for better livelihoods of people

Sweet Success: How Ten Beehives Changed a Beekeeper's Life in the Aral Sea Region

From darkness to light: electricity for rural residents in Aral Sea region

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A Garden Powered by Solar Energy: Sahobat's Life and Aspirations

The Path to Water Through Life...

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UNDP and Japan Launch Decarbonization Project in Uzbekistan

A new project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency in schools, hospitals, and public transportation has been launched in Uzbekistan.

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Uzbekistan Launches Landmark Youth Climate Leadership Project

UNDP in Uzbekistan, in partnership with EAA, the Ministry of Preschool and School Education (MoPSE) of Uzbekistan, and Zamin International Public Foundation, has officially launched a transformative initiative aimed at equipping 1.3 million young people with climate education and leadership skills.

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UNDP Associate Administrator Visits Uzbekistan, Pledges Continued Support for Sustainable Development

The United Nations Development Programme Associate Administrator, Haoliang Xu, has wrapped his visit to Uzbekistan today.

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Working together for a safer tomorrow: Central Asia launches new phase of Uranium Legacy Remediation

The project aims to reduce risks associated with uranium waste to human health and the environment and improve living conditions in local communities in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan through inclusive, gender-responsive, and community-centered approaches.

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UN Joint Programme Launched to Strengthen Child- and Youth-Inclusive Local Governance in Uzbekistan

UNICEF, UNDP, the Yuksalish Movement, and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, representing the Embassy of Switzerland in Uzbekistan, launched the UN Joint Programme on Inclusive Transformation for Youth and Child-Friendly Local Governance in Uzbekistan.

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UNDP Talks: Inspiring Stories of Resilience and Poverty Reduction

The United Nations Development Programme in Uzbekistan hosted the first-ever UNDP Talks, a unique platform showcasing real-life success stories of individuals who have transformed their lives through innovative poverty reduction and livelihood improvement initiatives.

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Hamroh and UNDP in Uzbekistan Sign Agreement to Support Women’s Entrepreneurship

“Hamroh”, a company that supports women in entrepreneurship, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Uzbekistan have signed an agreement to implement a joint project, the “Women’s Entrepreneurship Support Programme.”

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Uzbekistan Marks the Start of the Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy with Launch of New Green Initiatives

These projects are implemented by Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Ecology and UNDP, with $6.5M funding from the GEF. Planned through 2030, they aim to enhance environmental protection and sustainability.

What we do

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.