Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Central and West Asia—Uzbekistan

By Asian Development Bank

Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies have brought about unprecedented changes to labor markets, and the coronavirus disease further hastened digital transformations. While the application of 4IR technologies spell opportunities for productivity growth and income gains, they also create challenges, including job losses. Investing in skills for 4IR and incorporating 4IR technologies in the delivery of training can smoothen the transition to 4IR workplaces. To provide insights on the opportunities of 4IR, studies were undertaken in three countries—Azerbaijan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. This report, focusing on Uzbekistan, presents evidence from surveys of employers and training institutions, as well as an analysis of job portals for the agro-processing and transportation and storage sectors. It lays out policy directions and actions to harness the benefits of 4IR for growth, employment, and inclusive development.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Asian Development Bank
• Release date: May 1, 2023
• ISBN: 9789292701383

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HARNESSING THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION THROUGH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN HIGH-GROWTH INDUSTRIES IN CENTRAL AND WEST ASIA

UZBEKISTAN

MAY 2023

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DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.22617/TCS230156-3

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Notes on names of ministries of the Government of Uzbekistan: This publication refers to ministry names current when the content was completed. Changes were later announced in the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 269, On measures to implement the administrative reforms of New Uzbekistan (21 December 2022), to take effect in January 2023. The new ministries under this restructuring related to the discussion in this publication include the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation. Other government agencies referred to in the publication may also have been affected.

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