Uzbekistan

From 2002 to 2018, DVV International was represented by a regional office for Central Asia in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Since August 2018, the office in Tashkent has functioned as a country office. DVV International promotes programmes and partners there in their commitment to lifelong learning and adult learning and education (ALE).

The focus of the work in Uzbekistan is to provide quality education in the areas of employment promotion as well as political and cultural education for socially disadvantaged youth and women in several regions of the country. To do this, DVV International supports and promotes partner ALE institutions locally. Another focus of DVV international in Uzbekistan is involving civil society organisations in educational reform processes, which in particular strengthen the role of ALE.

Main focus of work

• Development of ALE centres and establishment of a wide range of training programmes: in Samarkand, Fergana, Karshi and Termez, among others, the focus is on strengthening selected partner organisations. This includes the further training of educational and administrative personnel, supporting processes of organisational development as well as the updating and development of new (digital) curricula as well as the provision of materials. In cooperation with partners, complex training programmes for socially disadvantaged groups, especially for women and young people, are offered.
• Strengthening ALE in Uzbekistan: In cooperation with various stakeholders, DVV International contributes to improving the visibility of adult learning and education and non-formal education through high-profile events and media.
• Promoting exchanges for ALE-related issues nationally and internationally: Through consultation, study tours and the organisation of roundtables and conferences in collaboration with national and international actors, DVV International contributes to the improvement of conditions in the education sector. The participation of Uzbek adult educators and decision-makers is supported in regional and international professional events. The office is guided by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the global education agenda Education 2030 and the UNESCO World Conferences on Adult Education (CONFINTEA).

Partners

DVV International works in Uzbekistan with government, non-governmental and international organisations. Important governmental partners are the Ministry of Culture and Sport of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Teacher Training Institute of the Vocational Training Centre of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SSPO). Non-governmental partners include the non-governmental organisations SABR with its network of Community Development Centres, Intilish in the creation of educational and counselling services for prisoners and those released from prison, Istiqbolli Avlod, Mekhrjon (Fergana), and Yuksalish (Karshi).