Uzbekistan plans to establish iOS developer training centers based on the experience of the Fergana region as part of efforts to expand digital education and create 500,000 additional jobs in the information technology sector by 2030, according to the presidential press service.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on the development of the country’s digital education ecosystem, which aims to integrate training, professional skills assessment and employment.
Uzbekistan achieved its target of creating 300,000 jobs in the IT sector this year, and the next goal is to generate another 500,000 jobs by 2030 through the development of new areas of the digital economy.
Source: Presidential Press Service
The government plans to educate 5.5mn young people through traditional and distance learning by 2030. Initiatives such as the “Heirs of Muhammad al-Khwarizmi” and “Five Million Artificial Intelligence Leaders” projects will be expanded, while universities and private training centers will work more closely together.
Mirziyoyev also set a target of training 1mn young people annually in robotics, computer game development, startups and other promising fields. To support this, officials were instructed to develop a national corps of trainers, launch online educational platforms and short-term digital courses, and strengthen scientific research and its practical application.
The presentation also focused on aligning higher education with technological advances and labor market needs. Proposed measures include expanding education in artificial intelligence, microchip design, drone technology and computer game development, as well as increasing students’ participation in practical projects.
Source: Presidential Press Service
Other initiatives include improving computer science teachers’ knowledge of artificial intelligence, introducing certification for teachers and expanding university students’ access to international digital education courses.
Proposals to establish iOS developer training centers based on Fergana’s experience and train mentors for private education centers were approved.
The president emphasized that the quality of education and its impact on employment must be key measures of success alongside the number of people trained. Officials were instructed to implement specific programs, expand access to digital education in the regions and strengthen cooperation with private companies and international partners.
The presentation also covered progress on establishing the International Center for Digital Technologies.