Why is this important
The project is part of a five-year agreement between Uzbekistan and Italy in the field of labor migration, aimed at the legal employment of Uzbek specialists abroad. It involves not just sending employees, but also a system of subsequent assessment, adaptation, and training, which can serve as a precedent for similar programs in other sectors.
Key facts and figures
- After the return of the first group, the parties will jointly develop a training program for the training of all 3,500 mid-level medical workers.
- As part of the pilot, Italian specialists will assess the qualifications of Uzbek workers and determine the needs for adaptation and language training.
- The program provides for three months of practice immediately upon arrival, without prior language instruction.
- Within the framework of the agreement between the countries, Italy will allocate a separate quota for qualified workers from Uzbekistan — including doctors.
- Important details: salary and internship conditions are being discussed — it is known that doctors will have opportunities for integration and contract after successful practice.
Context
The program follows international trends: developed countries need qualified medical personnel, and many are looking for partners abroad. The success of the project depends on the quality of selection, recognition of qualifications, language and cultural adaptation.
If the project succeeds, Uzbekistan can expand labor migration in other areas using this model as a pilot.
