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    Uzbekistan, IsDB launch multi-million-dollar education reforms

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    Uzbekistan, IsDB launch multi-million-dollar education reforms

    TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 20. Uzbekistan
    and the Islamic Development Bank are teaming up to roll out major
    education reforms backed by a hefty investment, Trend reports.

    Meanwhile, strategic cooperation between the Islamic Development
    Bank (IDB), the Government of Uzbekistan, and the United Nations
    Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has led to transformative reforms worth
    millions of dollars aimed at modernizing Uzbekistan’s education

    At the forefront of this partnership is the Enhancing Access to
    Quality Early Childhood Education Project, implemented jointly with
    the Ministry of Preschool and School Education (MoPSE). With $2.3
    million in funding, the initiative is establishing 11 regional
    training centers, launching Uzbekistan’s first AI-powered
    multimedia studio in Tashkent, and developing new teacher training
    programs at both pre-service and in-service levels.

    Beyond early childhood education, the trilateral partnership is
    advancing the SmartED Project, Uzbekistan’s largest education
    investment to date, totaling $220 million. Within this framework,
    MoPSE and UNICEF have signed agreements worth $19.2 million to
    pilot inclusive education models, modernize the national curriculum
    and assessment systems, and strengthen quality assurance
    mechanisms.

    “The Islamic Development Bank’s investment in Uzbekistan’s
    education sector is both timely and strategic,” said Regina
    Castillo, UNICEF Representative to Uzbekistan. “Early childhood
    education yields immense returns, and curriculum reforms are
    fundamental to creating a resilient and relevant educational

    These reforms come at a crucial time, as countries worldwide
    confront a global learning crisis. Research shows that children
    with access to high-quality early education are more likely to
    excel academically, achieve higher incomes, and contribute
    positively to society. Yet early childhood educators often remain
    undertrained, highlighting the urgent need for sustained investment
    in teacher development.

    For IsDB, these initiatives align with its Member Country
    Partnership Strategy (2022–2026), which prioritizes human capital
    development as the foundation for sustainable and resilient

    The joint project portfolio between Uzbekistan and the IsDB has
    now surpassed $5 billion, encompassing key sectors such as
    transport, infrastructure, housing, energy, healthcare, and
    education, with more than 40 percent of investments directed to the
    private sector.

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