SKILL UP – Skills for Key Industries and Labour Market Linkages in Uzbekistan (Phase I)
Switzerland supports especially young people and women to acquire labor market–relevant skills and improve their employment prospects in Uzbekistan by promoting short-term training, strengthens career guidance, and enhances cooperation between employers, training providers and public institutions. Initial engagement focuses on sectors with strong employer demand and Swiss expertise and creates opportunities for partnerships with Swiss companies present in Uzbekistan.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Uzbekistan |
Inclusive economic Development Istruzione Governance
Formazione professionale
Creazione di occupazione Politica dell'istruzione Politica del settore pubblico |
01.04.2025
- 28.02.2031 |
CHF 3’800’000
|
- Improved career guidance and outreach for adults in labour market transition
- Enhanced employability through employer-led, labour market-oriented non-formal training in priority industries
- Effective labour market linkages through coordination, matching, and digital platforms
- New or updated practice-oriented training programmes developed and piloted.
- Partnerships between training providers and companies established.
- Trainers and managers trained in modern teaching and management approaches.
- Mechanisms for private sector engagement strengthened.
- Other international or foreign NGO North
- Settore privato straniero Sud/Est
- NIRAS (implementing agency) in partnership with private sector and the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of Uzbekistan as a key national partner
- SDC: VET4UZ (Phase II) – Complementarity and synergy in VET system reforms, curriculum development
- GIZ: 1) Green skills and technologies; 2) Policy advice on private sector development and VET reforms. - Thematic partnership & knowledge sharing
- UNESCO: Recognition of Prior Learning policy and frameworks; National Qualifications Framework, Career guidance. - Technical alignment & advocacy.
- KfW: Infrastructure development and equipment for Quality Assessment Centers – Complementarity.
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE ISTRUZIONE
OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
ISTRUZIONE
GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Formazione professionale e sviluppo delle competenze
Politica occupazionale e gestione amministrativa
Politica dell'istruzione e gestione amministrativa
Politica del settore pubblico e gestione amministrativa
Tipo di aiuto Mandato con fondo fiduciario
Mandato senza fondo fiduciario
Numero del progetto 7F10442
| Contesto | Uzbekistan has strong economic growth but many young people cannot find jobs because their skills do not match employer needs. Many youth are not in employment, education or training, especially women and rural youth. Training providers often lack strong links with employers and practical learning opportunities. Employment services and career guidance are still developing and need stronger tools and coordination. The government is implementing reforms to improve skills development and labour market services, creating a strong opportunity for systemic support. |
| Obiettivi | Adults in labour market transition in Uzbekistan, especially young women, improve their employability through a responsive and inclusive Non-formal Skills and Employment System. |
| Gruppi target | Primary target groups include young people, women, and job seekers, including returning migrants. Training providers, government institutions, and companies in selected industries also benefit from improved cooperation and capacity building. |
| Effetti a medio termine |
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| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: Risultati fasi precedenti: Previous initiatives showed strong demand for short, practice-oriented training and closer cooperation with employers. Inception phase confirmed that private sector engagement improves training relevance and job placement. However, systemic mechanisms and sustainable partnerships still need to be strengthened. Inception phase identified potential sectors for the project activities - construction and agriculture/agro-processing - reflecting strong employer demand and alignment with Swiss expertise, and creating opportunities for partnerships with Swiss companies present in Uzbekistan (e.g., Schindler and BNZ). |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale ONG internazionale o straniera Economia privata |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori |
The project is coordinated with national reforms in skills development and employment services. It complements other development partner initiatives, including following projects: |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 3’800’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 750’670 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 200’000 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 8’500’000 |
| Fasi del progetto | Fase 1 01.04.2025 - 28.02.2031 (Fase in corso) |
