Why is this important
Reforms in external labor migration make it possible to increase citizens’ incomes by accessing better-paid markets and to reduce the risks of illegal employment. Strengthening workforce training and protection abroad directly improves the quality of labor and working conditions. For the state, this serves as a tool for managing migration flows and developing human capital.
What happened
- Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on measures to streamline external labor migration.
- Proposals were made to expand the geography of employment, strengthen workforce training, and introduce new mechanisms to support citizens abroad.
- Following the review of these initiatives, instructions were given to modernize the system and implement digital solutions.
Numbers and facts
- Currently, about 1.2 million citizens of Uzbekistan are working abroad in nearly 40 countries.
- Foreign employers have generated demand for more than 100,000 qualified specialists, including 40,000 nurses in Germany and 15,000 specialists in Japan.
- Within 12 joint educational projects, 8,500 people are being trained, of whom 3,000 have already been employed.
- It is planned to increase the number of projects to 20 and expand training coverage to more than 10,000 people.
- A training center offering instruction in 12 professions and 7 languages, with a 600-seat campus, will be established in Tashkent.
- Specialized nursing training courses will be organized in Andijan, Samarkand, Fergana, and Tashkent, and training centers for construction specialists will be expanded.
- It is planned to create migration centers and driving training hubs in the regions.
- Support services operate in 37 countries and have assisted 48,000 citizens, including through social, legal, and financial support.
- It is proposed to reimburse 50% of the costs of learning foreign languages and to fully cover the costs of professional examinations.
- It is also planned to incentivize employers and recruitment companies for placing citizens in jobs abroad.
Context
- Opportunities for citizens to obtain legal employment and higher incomes abroad are expanding.
- Employers gain access to trained personnel with verified qualifications and language skills.
- For the state, this means stronger migration control and a reduction in illegal employment through digitalization and new support mechanisms.
