Non-formal Skills Development in Uzbekistan Inception Phase and Main Phase 1 / Duration Inception Phase: 15.07.2025 – 31.01.2026 (6.5 months) Duration Phase 1: 01.02.2026 – 31.12.2030 (59 months)

The non-formal Skills Development in Uzbekistan project will address key issues related to labor force absorption and job creation. Proposed interventions include the introduction of diagnostic centers, mandatory career guidance, business process re-engineering, service quality improvements, training program revisions, and the development of data-sharing mechanisms between non-formal VET institutions and employers.