Promoting dual vocational training in Uzbekistan
Support of the Reform and Modernisation Process in the Vocational Education System of Uzbekistan
Support of the Reform and Modernisation Process in the Vocational Education System of Uzbekistan
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Ministry for Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Uzbekistan - Ministry for Higher Education, Science and Innovation
2021 to 2025
ARGE INTEGRATION-ALFA LINE-INT Frankfurt; GOPA Worldwide Consultants GmbH; Teamdress Holding GmbH
ARGE INTEGRATION-ALFA LINE-INT Frankfurt; GOPA Worldwide Consultants GmbH; Teamdress Holding GmbH
Economic development and employment
The Uzbek vocational training system has not yet been adapted sufficiently to meet the rapidly developing requirements of the economy. Since President Mirziyoyev took office in 2016, the Government has been striving to modernise the country in order to transform it into a social market economy. Vocational training plays an important role in this process, especially against the backdrop of demographic developments in the country. This is why Uzbekistan decided to introduce the dual training system based on the German model across the country in 2022. The active involvement of the business community is essential, but so far only a section of it has participated. The difficult experiences generated in a centrally controlled economy and a lack of knowledge about modern economic systems still have a negative impact today.
The reformed vocational education and training programme for skilled workers in Uzbekistan meets the requirements of the economy in selected industrial sectors.
The project is implementing the following measures to improve the vocational training system in Uzbekistan:
Last update: Januar 2024