UNESCO Chair in Automated Information Technologies (538), established in 1999 at Samarkand Cooperative Institute (Uzbekistan).

Fields/Disciplines

Information science and information technologies, data processing machinery, the principles of algorithming and programming, economical and mathematical methods and models, software package.

Objectives

• The aims of the Chair is to provide state-of -the -art training and strengthen its training capability to meet the pressing need for a critical mass of trained information professionals for the emerging Uzbekistan information society, using new information and communication technologies.
• To develop and reinforce sub regional and regional cooperation networks and existing networks in the field of information and communication technologies.
• To promote the exchange of expertise and experiences between the Institute and institutions of other countries in the field of information and communication technologies.
• To develop and reinforce centres of excellence for specialized and advanced research in the field of information and communication technologies, with international support.
• To assist in bringing training and research needs across national frontiers.

Host Institution

• Samarkand Cooperative Institute.

UNESCO Sector/Field Office responsible for the Chair/Network

Communication and Information.

Contact

Dr N.R. Zaynallov, The Samarkand Cooperative Institute
E-Mail address - institute(at)cooper.samuni.silk.org
Work Phone - (998-662) 33-64-79
Fax - (998-662) 33-64-79
Street - 9, Amir Temur Str.
City - Samarkand
Country - Republic of Uzbekistan