ACTED’s has been present in Uzbekistan since 1999, implementing projects nationwide that enhance the capacity of civil society and foster opportunities for sustainable and inclusive development. ACTED’s vision in Uzbekistan aligns with our global 3Zero programmatic strategy, with a particular emphasis on fighting gender-based violence, strengthening institutions and civil society, and the promotion of green and inclusive economic opportunities.
Mission context
ACTED has been present in Uzbekistan since 1999 and implements nationwide projects that build civil society capacity and promote sustainable and inclusive development opportunities. ACTED’s programmes focus on combating gender-based violence, strengthening institutions and civil society, and promoting green and inclusive economic opportunities.
Environmental degradation and water management issues remain major challenges, particularly in the Aral Sea region, which means that sustainable agricultural practices and climate-smart technologies are an increasing necessity. Rural communities, historically dependent on agriculture, face barriers in accessing basic services and economic opportunities. These circumstances present a specific challenge for women. Despite progress in promoting gender equality, gender-based violence remains widespread and the lack of services for survivors is an obstacle to the development of women’s rights and their economic empowerment.
ACTED in Uzbekistan
ACTED’s programmes in Uzbekistan are cross-cutting and aim to address several challenges in parallel. ACTED has worked intensively with civil society organisations to strengthen their capacity to work on key issues, such as improving the rights and protection of women and vulnerable groups. ACTED has also launched gender mainstreaming initiatives and participatory mechanisms for stakeholders and government institutions in the areas of water management and rural economic development. In addition, recent projects have promoted sustainable approaches to community-based tourism. Indeed, ensuring a just and green economic transition is at the heart of ACTED’s strategy.
The 3Zero in Uzbekistan
ACTED’s regional ‘Silk Road Community-Based Tourism’ (CBT) and ‘Set to Switch’ projects unite at the heart of the 3Zero strategy. The projects strengthen the ability of civil society, micro-finance institutions, and the private sector to tap into the region’s rich and diverse history, culture and natural beauty. Through a comprehensive set of complementary activities, the projects help foster an enabling environment for a green and diversified tourism sector in Central Asia that benefits communities.
To contribute to improve the energy efficiency of the Community Based Tourism sector, Acted provided solar panels for local guest houses
An expert group composed of representatives from civil society, experts, and business meets to develop a decarbonization roadmap to support government reforms
In August 2023, Acted conducted trainings for police officers in the Surkhandarya region on women's human rights, national legislation on domestic violence and service standards for dealing with cases of gender-based domestic violence
In August 2023, Acted organized a youth engagement scheme for 60 volunteers with trainings and interactive activities on women’s and labor rights.
A local expert conducts a training on conservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of biological resources for NGO representatives
Series of trainings on the effective management of NGOs conducted in Tashkent in July 2023, as part of Acted’s project to enhance capacity of the civil society on biodiversity conservation issues
Silk Road CBT Initiative
DownloadSustainable Energy for Tourism (SET)
DownloadEffective Governance for Economic Development (EGED)
DownloadStrenghtening the Capacity of Civil Society to Ensure Protection of Women at Risks and Survivors of Domestic Violence in Central Asia
DownloadGender Assessment of the Uzbekistan water sector
DownloadRural Infrastructure Development in Uzbekistan
DownloadACCELERATE Reform
DownloadImproving Access to WASH Facilities and Food Security for Pre-School Children
DownloadStrengthening civil Society to Advance Women's rights
DownloadTransparent and Inclusive Governance
DownloadCapacity-Building of CivilSociety Organisations (CSOs)for Better Conservation inUzbekistan
DownloadCurrent projects
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