TVET in Uzbekistan. The main needs of TVET sector is:

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1 TVET in Uzbekistan The current reform programme continues the liberalization of the economy and includes the adoption of relevant socio-economic measures that will create a more favourable investment and business climate, by releasing the potential of the private sector and reducing the role of state entities in rural production, manufacturing, trade and financial sectors. However, anticipated new jobs shall be linked with two basic and interlinked principles: the competitiveness of the productive sectors and the upgrading of the workforce s skills to increase their employability. Stated goal of the Uzbekistan government to improve productivity and wages and move to a high middle income country status by 2030 while maintaining social stability and undertaking structural transformation of the economy by: (i) shifting manufacturing away from primary or intermediate products to a higher degree of processing with added value, (ii) enhancing the effectiveness of agriculture to strengthen food security, promote diversification, and facilitate productive employment, and (iii) transition to production of services of higher quality, productivity and quality of human capital. The main needs of TVET sector is: Develop and publish through consultation with partners an agreed strategy for increasing the responsiveness and quality of VET. Identify and support legislative improvements to enable innovation Undertake capacity building with policy makers based on international and European best practice Develop an employer engagement strategy and support the Government in its implementation Design a methodology to improve labour market intelligence and reporting including a pilot LMIS Support the drafting of a policy document which outlines steps toward adoption of an NQF including its relation with the European Qualification Framework Support the development and piloting of a module-based curriculum including enterprise and business development element designed in collaboration with employers and sector partners. Development of teaching material and related resources aligned with new or updated modular curricula. Introduction of new/updated competency-based teaching methodologies in selected occupations and regions. Identify methodologies for accreditation of prior learning linked to priority sectors. Develop QA mechanisms. Funding for TVET development in Uzbekistan is planned to come mainly from 2 donors EU and ADB. EU is planning to start service project Rural Diversification and Skills development worth 15 Mln. Euro aimed at TVET development in Rural areas of Uzbekistan in ADB is scoping and planning to develop project for in the field of TVET Skills Strategies for Industrial Modernisation and Inclusive Growth expected value of 50 mln USD.

2 More information on EU and ADB strategy for Uzbekistan and respective packages of projects below. DONOR LANDSCAPE - CENTRAL ASIA UZBEKISTAN EUROPEAN COMMISSION EU-Uzbekistan relations date back to 1991, when the European Commission launched the Technical Aid to the Commonwealth of Independent States (TACIS). Since 2007, the EU has been delivering increasing development support to Uzbekistan through the Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI). Starting with a 29 million multiannual programme ( ), and followed by a 42 million programme ( ), the most recent indicative programme ( ) amounts to 168 million. The EU cooperation programme supports, through its development programmes, Tashkent's relevant policy reforms and national strategies. Notably, the Government of Uzbekistan has embarked on a structural reform from cotton and primary processing, to a diversified industrial and agro-industrial economy, while also strengthening democratic and economic governance. As such, the EU's latest DCI programme ( ) has earmarked 168 million in support to rural development in the following 4 subsectors: 1. diversification/productivity, 2. sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystems, 3. employment and income generation, 4. enhancement of socio-economic living standards of the most vulnerable groups in rural areas. The rural sector deserves a close attention as it is at the crossroads of diverse key domestic, regional and global challenges, including economic autonomy at country and individual levels, development of confidence-building measures, and fighting human rights violations. In addition to benefiting from bilateral development projects, Uzbekistan benefits from support under the EU-Central Asia regional programme. Uzbekistan currently participates in 2 EU- Central Asia regional programmes which address cross borders challenges: the EU Border Management Central Asia Programme (BOMCA) and Central Asia Drugs Action Programme (CADAP). The three regional policy platforms that Uzbekistan benefits from are the EU-Central Asia Rule of Law Platform, the EU-Central Asia Environment and Water Cooperation Platform, and the EU- Central Asia Education Platform. Moreover, the country benefits from specific expertise in the area of higher education, and is also eligible to the ERASMUS + programme through the regional programme. The Commission also supports Central Asian countries in security related areas through the long term Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP), and in environmental remediation though the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation. In this context, Uzbekistan hosts the Central Asia Regional Secretariat for the Chemical, Biological Radiological and Nuclear Center of Excellence which opened in Tashkent in July Uzbekistan also benefits from the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) in various domains like child protection (securing child protection implementation in Samarkand region) or human rights (promoting access to human rights for vulnerable groups).

3 ADB-UZBEKISTAN PARTNERSHIP STRATEGY The country operations business plan (COBP), for Uzbekistan is consistent with the country partnership strategy (CPS), , and more recent government initiatives. The COBP includes operational support for transport, energy, municipal services, and access to finance. Reflecting emerging development priorities and ADB Strategy 2020 midterm review recommendations, the COBP also includes pilot-based and demand-driven support to education and healthcare. Support for the key drivers of change - private sector development and operations, regional cooperation, governance and reforms, knowledge management, gender equity, and climate change and the environment - is integrated into the sector-based operational assistance. Stand-alone technical assistance is proposed for demand-led reforms and the creation of knowledge solutions in key areas. Uzbekistan is a country striving for inclusive economic growth and a narrowing of gaps in infrastructure quality between rural and urban areas. ADB's country operations business plan (COBP), for Uzbekistan includes operational support for transport, energy, municipal services, health, and access to finance. Uzbekistan is a member of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program.

4 THE WORLD BANK AND UZBEKISTAN The World Bank Group s Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the period FY16 20 is aligned with Uzbekistan s goal of achieving uppermiddle-income status by 2030, by increasing the economy s competitiveness, improving the business environment, and developing the infrastructure to support rapid job creation. In February 2017, the Government of Uzbekistan launched a comprehensive reform process with the adoption of the National Development Strategy for The World Bank s program in Uzbekistan is being adjusted to better respond to the country s new priorities and development vision. In April 2017, the World Bank Group (WBG) in Uzbekistan launched the Performance and Learning Review (PLR), which marks the turning point in the implementation of the WBG program in Uzbekistan, originally outlined in the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the period Fiscal Year

5 UNISEF Education UNICEF has worked closely with the Government of Uzbekistan and other relevant national agencies to provide quality and equitable education for all children from early ages to adolescence. Uzbekistan became a member of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in September 2013 after submission of a comprehensive Education Sector Plan (ESP) for On 28 June 2014 the GPE Board of Directors approved Uzbekistan s application on Programme Implementation Grant for implementation of the project to increase access of children of age 3 6 to quality early childhood care and education in rural preprimary institutions, and to improve conditions for better learning outcomes of rural secondary schools students. The Project will be implemented with the GPE grant of 49.9 million USD along with a GoU contribution of 4.2 million USD. Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a part of the Country Programme of Cooperation. Access to quality ECD services, including preschool, can provide crucial support during the early years of a child s development, while also facilitating their readiness for school. UNICEF cooperates with the Ministry of Public Education on improving quality of Basic Education, too. Developing a contextualized framework for quality education in Uzbekistan and reforming the educational M&E system for improved policy dialogue and planning is a major component of the programme. In addition, UNICEF also supports further development of teaching force in the country.

6 UNESCO Education The UNESCO Office in Tashkent is working to assist the Government of Uzbekistan to improve the quality and access to education by providing technical advice, setting standards, launching innovative projects and networking. The education unit of the UNESCO Office focuses on enhancing the national education sector by strengthening the capacity of teacher training institutions, improvement of curricula ; training opportunities and learning materials for teachers. To this end, UNESCO promotes: The accellaration and stock-taking of the progress made towards achieving the internationally agreed development goals - MDG2, EFA, DESD, and elaborating visionary policies and plans for education in Uzbekistan beyond The implementation of the Education Sector Plan of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Competency-framework for teachers for the integration of ICT into teaching and learning processes with the aim of improving the quality of learning process. Evidence-based policy-making, including through the introduction of the Education Management Information Systems (EMIS), by means of which policy makers can retrieve accurate data from all levels of education. Strengthening the quality of technical and vocational education and training in Uzbekistan through curriculum review and teacher-training and by promoting interactive and project-based learning. The quality of education in specific areas of relevance in the 21st century, such as Education for Sustainable Development, media and information literacy or preventive education against HIV and AIDS. Lifelong learning opportunities for all by supporting policy discussions on higher and adult education. Education Projects Education for Sustainable Development Quality of Education Priorities in the field of culture are: Proper management of Uzbekistan s World Heritage-listed sites (Samarkand, Shakhrisyabz, Bukhara and Itchan Kala). Safeguarding and promotion of the country s intangible cultural heritage, including those elements in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (i.e. Katta Ashula, Askia, Shashmaqom, Navruz, Cultural space of Boysun district). Development of cultural tourism based on the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the country.

7 UNDP There are 34 projects for the Uzbekistan UNDAF Strategic Priority Areas and Outcomes Thematic Area 1: Inclusive economic development, with a focus on employment and social protection The overarching goal of this Outcome is to promote inclusive growth and human development, with a focus on vulnerable groups and regions. To galvanize the inter-linkages needed between comprehensive development strategies that guide the development process, effective employment policies, and the role of the enabling environment for private sector development to expand productive employment opportunities, the following aspects thus will be prioritized: Sustainable economic growth to ensure broad opportunities for human development Develop targets for sustainable development and deepened structural transformations in the economy Further improve the business environment as a factor for sustainable growth of entrepreneurial incomes and higher employment Empower people for self-realization and employment through the development and implementation of pilot projects in rural areas Improve the efficiency of public spending to ensure sustainable social development of the country s regions Improve labour market services and develop a modern technological infrastructure for the labour market Improve mechanisms for identifying vulnerable populations and develop targeted programmes to support them Strengthen the capacity of local authorities and self-governance bodies in social protection, and enhance their mechanisms to improve implementation of the targeted programmes Strengthen social and legal protection for children and adolescents deprived of parental care Thematic Area 2: Quality health and education to fully realize human potential Improve the quality and efficiency of health care, including prevention issues and promotion of a healthy lifestyle, with a focus on ensuring access to health services for the most vulnerable populations Develop a health care quality assessment system consistent with international standards Develop new standards of quality of education in view of improving the knowledge, skills and competencies needed in today s society and economy, as well as an education quality assessment system consistent with international standards Improve the efficiency of the continuous education system, among others, through the promotion of, and enabling access to, preschool education

8 Thematic Area 3: Environmental protection to ensure sustainable development Improved energy efficiency and sustainable development ( green economy ): Improve the energy efficiency of the economy through the introduction of modern technologies and promotion of clean energy sources. Promote tools and instruments for efficient use of natural resources (land, water, biodiversity) Help people adapt to climate change, including those living in the Aral Sea area Enhance the environmental and natural disasters prevention and mitigation system Thematic Area 4: Effective governance to enhance public service delivery and the protection of rights Improving the efficiency of State institutions by optimizing their functions and enhancing the mechanisms for interaction with public and private institutions Improving access to quality public services by scaling up ICT introduction, including establishment of nationwide users support centres by the E-Governance Centre; these centres will provide interactive public services, increase computer literacy of all groups of population and aim to ensure transparency, efficient and timeliness of service provision Further improving the data collection and processing (including statistical indicators, social surveys) to enhance quality, availability and reliability of data for effective management decision making, both in Government and the private sector.