Recognition of Best Practices, Effective Cooperation and Practical Initiatives

The achievements, initiatives and collaborative efforts aimed at developing the National Qualifications System have once again received recognition. Following the final stage of the National Competition among National Qualifications System stakeholders, winners have been selected in two categories.

Participants were evaluated on the basis of the documents submitted, in accordance with the assessment criteria established by the Competition Regulations, using a 100-point scoring system. Each participant’s final score was calculated as the arithmetic mean of the scores awarded by the members of the Competition Commission.

Achievements of Sectoral Councils Recognized

The Sectoral Council for the Development of Professional Qualifications in the Fields of Law, Archives and Public Services was named the winner in the “Most Active Sectoral Council for the Development of Professional Qualifications” category.

The Council’s practical initiatives aimed at analysing labour market needs, identifying demand for professional qualifications, and developing qualification assessment processes in the relevant sectors played a significant role in achieving this result. Its systematic development of proposals to improve the National Qualifications System and active involvement in their practical implementation were also recognized as important aspects of its work.

The following sectoral councils also achieved high scores in this category:

• Sectoral Council for the Development of Professional Qualifications in the Transport and Automotive Industries;

• Sectoral Council for the Development of Professional Qualifications in the Mining, Geology and Mineral Resources Sectors;

• Sectoral Council for the Development of Professional Qualifications in Education and Science.

Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex JSC Leads Among Employers

Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex JSC was named the winner in the “Most Active Employer Organization” category.

The company received high recognition for its consistent cooperation with the relevant sectoral council and its active participation in the development and improvement of occupational standards based on the practical needs of the industry. Its proposals and initiatives aimed at advancing the National Qualifications System demonstrated the organization’s strong commitment and tangible contribution to this area.

The following organizations also achieved high scores in this category:

• Uzbekistan Airways JSC;

• Committee for Roads;

• Temiryo‘linfratuzilma JSC.

Competition Results — An Incentive for New Initiatives

The National Competition serves as an important platform for reviewing the performance of National Qualifications System stakeholders, identifying and disseminating effective practices, and further strengthening cooperation between sectoral councils and employers.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all participating organizations for their contributions to the development of the National Qualifications System, the improvement of professional qualifications, and the training of qualified personnel who meet labour market needs. We warmly congratulate the winners on their achievements!

The official award ceremony for the competition winners will take place on 26 November of this year at the Wyndham Tashkent Hotel in Tashkent, in cooperation with the Swiss-funded SKILL-UP project.

Note: Participants wishing to appeal the competition results may submit a written or electronic appeal to the Institute for the Development of the National Qualifications System within five working days from the date of the official announcement of the results.