Contr. to UNESCO media project
01.10.2023
- 30.09.2026
The project will strengthen citizen’s access to information, accountability and transparency of governmental institutions and enhance the quality of the media and information landscape in Uzbekistan. UNESCO as implementing partner has a solid partnership with the government and supports ongoing legislative reforms with expertise, ensuring alignment with international standards, capacity building for key government stakeholders (incl. judiciary, law enforcement bodies) and media competence of professionals.
Contribution to OHCHR capacity strenght
01.10.2023
- 31.12.2025
The project aims to strengthen the protection and promotion of human rights in Uzbekistan ensuring justice for victims of human rights abuses, enhancing civic space, integrating human rights principles into development and implementing UN Human Rights Mechanisms recommendation. Upon invitation by the President of Uzbekistan OHCHR has expanded its presence in the country.
Central Asia Arts and Culture Programme 2.0. (CAACP 2.0.)
01.07.2023
- 30.06.2027
The objective of the Central Asia Arts and Culture Programme (CAACP) is to foster the further development of a vibrant and open art and culture scene that contributes to preserving freedom of expression and enhancing social cohesion in the region. The CAACP offers cultural institutions and artists opportunities to create a platform that enables people, including left-behind groups, to address issues affecting their lives and contribute to positive social change.
Climate-sensitive Water Resources Management in Central Asia
01.06.2023
- 31.05.2027
The Climate Sensitive Water Resources Management in Central Asia project strengthens national and regional organisations responsible for water resource management in Central Asia to implement climate-sensitive integrated water resources management in a regionally coordinated manner. Switzerland will contribute to this initiative which is designed in the frame of the German led, GIZ implemented Green Central Asia High-Level Platform.
Climate Resilient Integrated Water Resources Management in the Zarafshan River Basin in Uzbekistan
01.03.2022
- 30.04.2027
In Uzbekistan and across Central Asia, climate change has significant impacts on the availability of water resources. Building upon Switzerland’s engagement in the water sector reform in Uzbekistan, the program promotes climate resilient integrated water resources management in the Zarafshan River ZRB basin to enhance people’s livelihoods and to inform water sector reform processes and climate change policies at national and regional levels.
Cryospheric Observation and Modelling for improved Adaptation in Central Asia (CROMO-ADAPT)
01.04.2021
- 31.12.2025
Climate change in Central Asia mountain regions will have significant impacts on water availability and occurrence of natural hazards. This project strengthens the glacier, snow and permafrost monitoring systems and capacities in Central Asia, develops user-oriented climate information services, and supports the planning of adaptation measures to increase resilience to climate change. The project builds on Swiss expertise in monitoring and adaptation in alpine water and disaster risk management.
Facilitating Safe and Skilled Migration on the Central Asia - Russian Federation/Kazakhstan Corridor
01.12.2020
- 31.05.2026
Labor migration to Russia and Kazakhstan constitute a lifeline for millions of families in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, but its poor regulation negatively affects its development benefits. The program aims at enhancing labor mobility governance along the Central Asia-Russia/Kazakhstan migration corridor. By facilitating pre-departure orientation and skills-matching interventions for prospective migrants, it will foster migrant workers’ protection and enhancethe livelihood perspectives for the poorest in Central Asia. The program builds on Swiss migration expertise and contributes to the strategic link between international cooperation and migration policy.
Support to Vocational Education and Training (VET) Reforms in Uzbekistan
01.08.2020
- 31.12.2025
The main goal of the Support to Vocational Education and Training Reforms Project (SVRP) is to contribute to more gainful employment of VET graduates through improved access to the labour market. This will be achieved through a systemic approach supporting capacity development and better coordination among key government institutions and VET providers, by contributing to the development of better quality inputs, teacher training and by facilitating stronger participation of economic actors in the VET system.
National Water Resource Management Project in Uzbekistan
01.01.2020
- 31.12.2023
The project supports the water sector reform through the development of an Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) - based strategic framework that ensures equitable and fair water distribution among all water users. This will allow the Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) to efficiently and effectively manage water resources leading to increased water productivity and improved livelihoods of the rural population in Uzbekistan.
Di fronte allo scioglimento dei ghiacciai in Asia centrale c’è bisogno della massima cooperazione
01.05.2017
- 28.02.2025
Come rispondere al fabbisogno d’acqua di 68 milioni di abitanti dell’Asia centrale valorizzando al contempo i grandi ghiacciai del Kirghizistan, del Tagikistan, dell’Uzbekistan e del Kazakhstan? Un progetto della DSC promuove una cooperazione regionale su base volontaria e un rigoroso monitoraggio scientifico della trasformazione dei ghiacciai.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Asia centrale |
Altro Acqua nothemedefined
Sector not specified
Diplomazia e sicurezza dell'acqua
Politica del settore idrico
Conservazione delle risorse idriche
Igieniche d'aqua
|
01.05.2017 - 28.02.2025 |
CHF 1’478’500 |
Blue Peace Central Asia Strengthening of the Regional Institutional Framework for Integrated Water Resources Management in Central Asia
01.09.2014
- 30.09.2024
In response to the explicit demand of the five Central Asian States, and building on over 20 years of cooperation in the field of water, SDC facilitates transboundary water resources cooperation consistent with the Blue Peace approach implemented in the Middle-East and at the global level through the establishment of a High Level Dialogue Platform, the promotion of sustainable water practices as well as capacity building of a new generation of water professionals and champions.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Asia centrale |
Acqua Canbiamento climatico ed ambiente
Diplomazia e sicurezza dell'acqua
Servizi meteorologici
Conservazione delle risorse idriche
Politica del settore idrico
|
01.09.2014 - 30.09.2024 |
CHF 6’000’000 |
National Water Resources Management in Uzbekistan
01.09.2013
- 31.12.2019
This project aims at supporting the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources in the water management, by strengthening their capacities at local and central levels, by improving the management of water-related data within the country and by supporting the establishment of strategic and legislative framework conditions for the development of the water sector. To improve the prevention of flood-related disasters and the preparedness of the authorities and the population, a pilot project will be carried out on a small river shared by Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
