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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"One Village - One Product" - Transforming Local Resources into Economic Opportunities in the Aral Sea Region

The UNDP organized a meeting with aspiring entrepreneurs from pilot districts of the Aral Sea region, who presented their products under the "One Village - One Product" (OVOP) program, aimed at improving business management skills of local entrepreneurs, including women and youth.

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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.

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A new biodiversity project agreed on the sidelines of COP16 in Riyadh

UNDP and Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Ecology signed a Statement of Intent at COP16 in Riyadh on Dec 4, 2024, to implement the GEF-8 Umbrella Programme. This supports NBSAP updates and the 7th National Report, aligning with Uzbekistan’s 2025 focus on environmental protection and green transition.

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UNDP is opening new avenues for the Takaful insurance

The UNDP, in cooperation with the National Agency of Perspective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan, organized a round table discussion and presented an analytical report on the topic “Baseline review on Takaful insurance system and implementation recommendation”.

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Uzbekistan’s Anti-Corruption Efforts: Celebrating the progress towards more civic and local government engagement

On International Anti-corruption Day, Uzbekistan’s Anti-Corruption Agency, with Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, the EU, and UNDP, hosted an event reflecting on efforts to improve corruption reporting, strengthen local governance, and address the impact on women’s leadership.

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Enhancing Access to Justice: UNDP's Low-Value Grants for Free Legal Aid in Uzbekistan

Access to legal aid is a fundamental component of ensuring justice for all. Around the world, many people face significant barriers in accessing legal services due to factors such as high costs, lack of awareness, and geographical constraints.

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Uzbekistan Showcases Innovative Digital Solutions for HIV Services on World AIDS Day

These innovations represented a groundbreaking step in modernizing HIV prevention, care, and management across Uzbekistan, placing the country at the forefront of digital healthcare solutions in Central Asia.

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UNDP and Paynet join hands to support Green Aral Sea: over 23,000 Trees for a Greener Tomorrow

This contribution will go toward planting 23,428 saxaul trees — a resilient species suited to the harsh conditions of the region — helping to stabilize the exposed seabed, prevent toxic salts from dissemination and make a healthier environment for local communities.

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.