Governing Democratically and Justly
USAID’s programs enhance the ability of civil society leaders to engage with the media on critical civic issues, help political groups to improve communication with constituents, and strengthen the capacity of organizations addressing women’s issues, rights of the disabled, and the environment. USAID programs enabled Uzbek members of Parliament to visit with members of the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C., to learn more about American governance, and improved the health awareness and conflict-resolution capacity of over 1,000 at-risk youth. USAID also assisted Uzbekistan’s response to human trafficking by supporting preventative awareness campaigns, building the capacity of local organizations, opening hotlines for the public, and assisting the shelter and reintegration of human trafficking survivors. USAID works to increase the capacity of local governments to provide better services and to govern more effectively and responsibly, cooperating with Uzbekistan’s traditional institutions, including mahallahs, or village communities.
Programs
Project Name | Duration | Overview | Partners | USAID Contact |
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Counter-Trafficking | 06/2010 - 09/2015 |
Assisting the government and civil society actors in their response to the problem of human trafficking:
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International Organization for Migration (IOM) | Inna Biryukova and Ann Hopper |
Development through Regional Cooperation | 10/2012 - 09/2015 |
The project will focus on creating a dialogue space where civil society groups from different countries of Central Asia can discuss issues relevant to their everyday work, share information,... |
Civil Society Development Association “ARGO” | Maria Stefurak |
Legal Support for Civil Society | 10/2009 - 09/2014 |
Providing NGOs and media outlets with legal advice and education by:
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ICNL | Maria Stefurak and Lira Djumadylova |
Local Development Initiative | 10/2009 - 09/2012 |
The program supports local development initiatives and works at the national level to improve the legal framework for effective and democratic sub-national governance. Local-level activities seek... |
Cardno Emerging Markets | Christopher Miller |
Media Support Initiative | 09/2009 - 09/2014 |
Increasing access to objective news and information in Central Asia through the development of satellite broadcast channel and programming. The program also helps strengthen the... |
Internews Network | Maria Stefurak and Lira Djumadylova |
Ombudsman and Advocates Training Support Program | 09/2011 - 09/2012 |
To build the capacity of defense attorneys and strengthen the role of the Ombudsman’s Office, ABA ROLI will:
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American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) | Ilgiza Sharipova |
Political and Civic Development | 09/2009 - 08/2012 |
This project strengthens the capacities of political and civil society organizations (CSOs) to represent constituent interests and articulate effective political and/or advocacy campaigns. ... |
National Democratic Institute (NDI) | Ilgiza Sharipova |
Regional Community Connections Project | 09/2012 - 09/2015 |
Community Connections Project is a cultural and professional exchange visitor program whose broad public... |
World Learning | Rabiga Baytokova |
Reintegration for Trafficking Survivors Project | 09/2011 - 09/2016 |
The project is intended to complement the ongoing regional program on counter-trafficking, and to improve reintegration services for women who are survivors of trafficking. It is expected that the... |
Local NGO | Ilgiza Sharipova |