September 16, 2022, Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced an advanced entrepreneurship training program for 600 rural women. This initiative is part of a $3.4 million Women’s Economic Empowerment program that supports rural women in Uzbekistan by facilitating their engagement in the workforce as entrepreneurs and skilled employees. …
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In honor of the 30th anniversary of United States – Uzbekistan diplomatic relations, this year, Wendy’s, American franchise in Uzbekistan, partnered with the U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan. As part of this collaboration, Wendy’s will be providing hot drinks in limited edition design cups dedicated to this anniversary. Also, the symbols of the 30th anniversary will …
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April 15, 2022, Samarkand, Uzbekistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a comprehensive program for rural women across Uzbekistan to improve their workforce development knowledge and skills, and empower them to gain employment. Implemented in partnership with the National Center for Socio-Economic Development “SABR” and 13 regional socio-oriented NGOs, USAID will …
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March 1, 2022, Tashkent, Uzbekistan – With support from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Uzbekistani companies enter into negotiations with U.S. importers. With funding from USAID, three large Uzbekistani horticulture exporters and the Export Promotion Agency of Uzbekistan attended the annual World Ag Expo in Tulare, California from February 8-10, 2022. This was the first time any Uzbekistani fruit …
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January 14, 2022 Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Agribusiness Development activity established a “Gender Development Fund” and announced a request for concept papers to co-invest with craft enterprises and individual craftswomen. The funds will be used to add value to products and services allowing rural women entrepreneurs to …
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The Fruits of Jahongir’s Labor Boosting Uzbek entrepreneurs’ competitiveness — and livelihoods Seven years ago on a trip in Japan — far away from his home region of Tashkent, Uzbekistan — Jahongir Giyasov, 45, tried a dried mango for the first time. “I couldn’t believe how delicious it was,” he recalled. “It made me think about fruits from Uzbekistan that …
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A new publication ‘ Cost of Doing Business in Uzbekistan 2021 ’ (PDF 6 MB) provides a “one-stop-shop” for investors looking for an authoritative source for startups and established businesses. Initiated by the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Cost of Doing Business in Uzbekistan 2021 was released today in cooperation with the U.S. Agency for …
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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Agribusiness Development activity established the “Agribusiness Development Fund” and announced a request for concept papers from private domestic agribusinesses to strengthen the value-chain of agricultural products, increasing sales, creating new jobs, and accessing new markets. The fund aims to support agribusinesses to introduce new technologies to …
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On April 8-9, the United States, through its Agency for International Development (USAID) hosted a two-day webinar: ‘Women in Crafts: Opportunities for Connectivity and Digital Trade’ for women artisans and handicraft producers across Afghanistan and Central Asia to better understand market demand, identify new markets, and improve product quality. This training was held as part …
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03/30/2021 WASHINGTON – Senior officials of the governments of the United States, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan today met for the Council Meeting of the U.S. – Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA). Officials from Afghanistan and Pakistan attended as observers. The participants affirmed the TIFA as a valuable mechanism to …
Read More» January 07, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan. Begin Text: Today the Governments of the United States of America, the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan are announcing the launch of the …
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U.S. government assistance to Uzbekistan has increased 400% since 2016, reflecting the United States’ unstinting support for the ambitious efforts of the government and people of Uzbekistan to transform their country into a modern, just, and prosperous society. What follows are some highlights of our programming in Uzbekistan: Saving Uzbekistani Lives and Improving Health USAID …
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November 16, 2020 Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the tenth annual Central Asia Trade Forum , an international event promoting regional trade and connectivity across Central Asia and beyond. This year’s five-day virtual event includes 100 speakers and 4000 registered participants representing 39 countries including the USA, Afghanistan, Georgia, Germany, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Latvia, …
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November 02, 2020 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will virtually host the tenth annual Central Asia Trade Forum, an international event promoting regional trade and connectivity across Central Asia, on November 16 – 20, 2020. This year’s theme Central Asia – Growth and Prosperity will explore new trends and market reactions in …
Read More» EXECUTIVE SUMMARY With over 34 million citizens – the largest population in Central Asia, rich reserves of natural resources, and relatively well-developed infrastructure, Uzbekistan has the potential to become one of the strongest economies in the post-Soviet area. Uzbekistan has demonstrated stable economic development in recent years, reporting 5.6% GDP growth in 2019. The country’s leadership continues …
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American entrepreneur and philanthropist Bill Gates once said, “Never before in history has innovation offered promise of so much to so many in so short a time.” This year, the World Intellectual Property Organization is celebrating the 20th World Intellectual Property Day with the theme, “Innovation for a Green Future.” This year’s theme will look at …
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It has come to our attention that several local companies/organizations are receiving emails with the subject Request for Quotations (RFQ – PDF 1 MB) for solar generators. The emails are sent from embassy@tendersdept.com and claim to be from the U.S. Embassy Tashkent. This is a fraudulent email and the U.S. Embassy did not send it. Spam email can contain viruses or links to malicious websites. The Embassy recommends: …
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A U.S. Department of Commerce Certified Trade Mission featuring 13 major US companies is visiting Tashkent this week to learn more about the business and investment climate in Uzbekistan, and to meet with top Uzbek government officials, American Chamber of Commerce members, state enterprises and other Uzbek companies. The certified trade mission fulfills a pledge …
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Samarkand, Uzbekistan, November 1, 2018 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, UNDP, OSCE Project Coordinator and GIZ held an international roundtable on “Judicial Protection of Business Entity Rights: The Experience of Uzbekistan and Foreign Practice”. The protection of the rights and …
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American-Uzbek Chamber of Commerce Business Forum Hyatt, Tashkent, Uzbekistan Tuesday, October 23, 2018 As delivered Thank you for that kind introduction. I am pleased to be here to express the U.S. Government’s commitment to Uzbekistan as we continue to work together to improve the business opportunities between our two nations. Thank you to the American-Uzbekistan …
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October 17, 2018 Tashkent, Uzbekistan Over 1000 government and business leaders from 27 countries in Central and South Asia, Europe, and the United States met in Tashkent today for the opening of the Eighth Central Asia Trade Forum (CATF) at the Youth Creativity Palace. This is the first time this high profile business event is …
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On August third U.S. Ambassador Pamela Spratlen joined representatives from the Government of Uzbekistan, RC Cola International, and local partner the Family Group in celebrating the arrival of this American brand to Uzbekistan. RC Cola has existed in the United States since 1905 and now has operations in over 55 countries. In her remarks, Ambassador …
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The U.S. Embassy will be staffing a booth at the upcoming WorldFood Uzbekistan expo, to take place March 29-31 at the Uzexpocentre in Tashkent. Visitors to the booth can learn about the U.S. Embassy’s economic and commercial services, upcoming trade shows in the United States, and activities of some of our partners, such as the …
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