Over 26,000 new small businesses created in Uzbekistan in 2014. 2
Uzbekugol to implement projects for $543.6m in 2015. 3
elections OF THE PRESIDENT of the republic of uzbekistan.. 3
Hotamjon Ketmonov’s meeting with voters of Kashkadarya region. 3
Islam Karimov’s meeting with voters of Andijan region. 4
Narimon Umarov’s meeting with voters of Fergana region. 4
Uzbek-Indian business forum.. 5
POLICY
President entrusted the development of a program of improvement and development of Gulistan for 2015-2019
On March 9, 2015, the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a decree “On the development of a program for further improvement of the drainage system, improving reclamation state and lower the groundwater level, the development of engineering and communication and social infrastructure of Gulistan for 2015-2019 “.
The Decree approved the composition of the National Commission for the development and implementation of the program.
The Republican Commission (Mirziyoev Sh) entrusted within three months to develop and submit to the established procedure for the approval of the draft Program, which provides a set of measures to:
– conducting scientific hydrogeological studies and based on the implementation of measures to improve reclamation and irrigation networks and other infrastructure on dewatering, as well as concreting and the implementation of infiltration events of the channel “Dustlik” with the strengthening of specialized management services throughout the system;
– improve the architectural appearance of the city of Gulistan and the creation of architectural ensembles by reconstruction of existing and construction of new city-forming areas and landscaped gardens;
– a radical improvement of the system of road transport infrastructure, providing for the construction, reconstruction and major repair of public roads and main streets;
– modernization of engineering infrastructure through the construction and reconstruction of water supply, sewerage, irrigation, electricity, gas, heating and telecommunications;
– arrangement of housing at the expense of reconstruction and repair of existing residential buildings;
– development of social and market infrastructure at the expense of reconstruction and capital repair of objects, providing a comprehensive solution to the problems of social services and leisure activities of the population, especially young people.
In addition, the order of the President charged within a month to complete the development of the General plan of the city of Gulistan for the period up to 2030, with special attention to quality development of the section on improvement of urban drainage systems.
(Source: UzReport.uz)
economy
Over 26,000 new small businesses created in Uzbekistan in 2014
Over 26,000 new small business entities (excluding private and dekhkan farms) were recorded in Uzbekistan in 2014, the pres service of the State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan said.
In January-December 2014, small business entities produced 56.1% of the total GDP which is 0,3 percentage points more than in January-December 2013.
In January-December 2014 small business entities employed 9.897 million persons (77.2% of total persons employed in the economy), including 7.58 million persons of the individual sector and 2.317 million persons of small enterprises and microfirms.
The number of persons engaged in the private sector of small business was 9.078 million or 91.7% of total employment in the sphere of small business.
The small businesses produced industrial output to the amount of 23.967 trillion soums (31.9% of total industrial production) in 2014, or grew by 17.6% year-on-year(currency rates of CB RU from 12.03.2015 1$= 2472.34 soums).
The sector utilized 11.716 trillion soums of investments (34.8% of total utilized investments) in 2014. The growth rate made up 13.4% year-on-year.
The small business entities executed construction works for 13.897 trillion soums (70.3% of total construction works), which grew by 15.5% year-on-year (45.3% of total imports).
The sector ensured the growth of freight turnover of motor transport by 8.6% (83.4% of total freight turnover) and passenger turnover by 7.8% (88.7% of total passenger turnover).
They formed 45.4% (26.609 trillion soums) of total retail trade turnover (the growth by 12.2%) and 48.5% (11.004 trillion soums) of total paid services (the growth by 16.9%).
The small businesses exported products (goods and services) worth US$3.662 billion (26% of total exports), imported products (goods and services) for US$6,329 billion.
(Source: UzDaily.com)
investments
Uzbekugol to implement projects for $543.6m in 2015
Uzbekugol (Uzbek coal) joint stock company is planning to implement several investment projects for $543.6 million in 2015, Turkiston-press news agency reported.
In particular, Uzbekugol will construct Apartak mine, which will increase coal production up to 1 million tonnes a year.
At the same time, it is planned to modernize Shargunkomir, which will allow annually to mine up to 900,000 tonnes of coal.
The company plans to organize enterprises on production of coal briquettes in 2015, according to Narodnoye Slovo newspaper.
In near future, the industry is planning to increase mining volume by 3-4 times, which will also allow to increase mining of other natural resources such as kaolin, lime and pebbles. These products will be realized to other enterprises, which produce construction materials such as cement, bricks, ceramic tiles, etc.
(Source: UzDaily.com)
elections OF THE PRESIDENT of the republic of uzbekistan
Hotamjon Ketmonov’s meeting with voters of Kashkadarya region
On March 10, Candidate for President of the Republic of Uzbekistan from the People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan Hotamjon Ketmonov met voters in Kashkadarya region.
The meeting was opened by the Chairman of the 13th Kashkadarya district election commission I.Djuraev. Candidate’s trustee O.Ravshanov introduced participants with the biography of the candidate.
Candidate for President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Hotamjon Ketmonov made a speech with informing the audience with his election program.
In the pre-election program of the candidate outlines measures to strengthen further work to prevent dependency attitude among the population in terms of social support, encourage proactive citizens support their work and entrepreneurship, as well as maintaining full employment in enterprises that provide stable jobs with decent wages paid. As priorities identified the need to expand the network of rural medical stations in remote areas, providing convenient and quick access of the population to primary health care, improving the quality of domestic goods and services, expanding export opportunities for enterprises, further strengthening the competitive environment conducive to the improvement of the population’s solvency.
At the meeting, the chairman of the Karshi City Council of People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan R.Murtazayev, teacher of socio-economic Professional College in Mubarek N.Umirova, the chief physician of third Karshi clinic M.Bozorova and others expressed their opinion on the program of the candidate and called on voters to active participation in the upcoming March 29 elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
(Source: UzA, translated by IA «Jahon»)
Islam Karimov’s meeting with voters of Andijan region
On March 10, Candidate for President of the Republic of Uzbekistan from the Movement of Entrepreneurs and Businessmen – the Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov met with voters of Andijan region.
The meeting was opened by the chairman 2nd Andijan district election commission O.Mirzaev.
Candidate for President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov made a speech about his election program.
The program paid special attention to enhancing the competitiveness of our economy through the modernization and diversification of industry, the elimination of all obstacles, providing complete freedom in the development of private property and entrepreneurship, the revision of state involvement in the economy, improve soil fertility and optimize the structure of sown areas, continue conversion farms in multidisciplinary, development and localization of production of import-substituting products, further improve the investment environment, employment and sustained growth levels and quality of life, strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation with foreign countries.
Andijan region, with its enormous economic potential, occupies a special place in the development of our country. According to the program of socio-economic development of the region for 2013-2015, 3720 projects were implemented in 2014. Mastered almost 360 billion soums of investments, including more than 4 million dollars of foreign investment(currency rates of CB RU from 12.03.2015 1$= 2472.34 soums).
As a result of the broad support of small and private businesses, their number and share in the regional economy increased. Currently, the share of this sector in gross regional product is about 60 percent. Last year, entrepreneurs area was exported goods and services to $ 165 million.
Consultant on the issues of religious, spiritual and moral education of citizens of Shahrihonsoy town, Xodjaabad district T.Yuldasheva, head of the joint venture “GM Uzbekistan” Sh.Alimov and others noted that the center of the region are cardinally changed, more and more towns and villages are improving, which give residents of the area more strength and energy, which strengthen their confidence in the future. They stressed that the process of preparation and holding of presidential elections carried out in full accordance with national legislation and international democratic principles, and called on the voters to take an active part in the upcoming March 29 elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
(Source: UzA, translated by IA «Jahon»)
Narimon Umarov’s meeting with voters of Fergana region
On March 10, Candidate for President of the Republic of Uzbekistan from the Social Democratic Party of Uzbekistan “Adolat” Narimon Umarov met with voters Fergana region.
The meeting was opened by the Chairman of the 11th Ferghana district election commission N.Sobirov. Candidate’s trustee M.Holdorov introduced participants with the biography of the candidate.
Candidate for President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Narimon Umarov made a speech about his election program.
The program focuses on the improvement of the training and retraining based on the future requirements of the economy. Every citizen of Uzbekistan has the opportunity to receive a quality free education, access to which everyone is equal, and he needs to find an acceptable job with decent pay, to become a qualified person, if possible – to create their own business. As important as defined mission to support innovation activities of universities, strengthening their relationship with science and the economy, attract investment and advanced technologies in the sphere of science and education.
At the meeting, chief doctor of Margilan maternity complex M.Salimova, teacher at Fergana Polytechnic Institute Sh.Abbosova and others expressed their views on the candidates’ platforms, it was noted that the election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan is holding on a multiparty basis, which indicates full accordance with the country’s democratic principles, full accordance with national the electoral system with international democratic standards.
(Source: UzA, translated by IA «Jahon»)
International cooperation
Uzbek-Indian business forum
A business forum of representatives of pharmaceutical companies of Uzbekistan and India was held in Tashkent.
The representatives of the Ministry of Health and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan were also attended the forum, reports National Information Agency.
Cooperation between Uzbekistan and India, including in the pharmaceutical sector, is consequently developing.
At the event it was noted that an important legal basis for the development of the pharmaceutical industry in Uzbekistan is the Law “On medicines and pharmaceutical activity” In accordance with this in our country to take sustained measures to increase the range of import substitution and increasing export potential of the sector. A significant role in this process is the SJC “Uzpharmsanoat” which expands domestic production of drugs, biological products and diagnostic devices, as well as developing a system providing the population with the necessary medicines.
Uzbek representatives of pharmaceutical companies told about the potential of Uzbekistan in the industry. In our country, there are about 1150 species of medicinal plants, out of which more than 1400 kinds of modern medicines. Scientists 8 specialized research institutes are working on new drugs that increases the number of producers, an increase in domestic production of drugs, improve product quality.
Manufacture of drugs and medical devices is increasing due to attract investment. Thus, under the Investment Program for 2014-2016 years will be implemented more than 50 relevant business projects.
Pharmaceutical companies of Uzbekistan is working closely with leading companies in Germany, China, South Korea, India, Russia, Turkey, Poland, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and other countries.
Representatives of business circles of India praised the achievements of the pharmaceutical industry of Uzbekistan and talked about his own experience in this field.
– The holding of this business forum is of great importance for both sides – said the regional director of the Council on the promotion of exports of pharmaceutical products in India (Pharmexcil) Abhay Singh.
– In addition to the exchange of experience, we have outlined the prospects for further cooperation.
(Source: IA «Jahon»)
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