Appointed through the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers.
Government Post
Other
Mr Alisher Ikramov, Secretary-General
Name
Mr. Sayidafzal Mallakhanov
Title
Deputy Secretary-General
Election Date
October 2004
Mandated duration
Started
October 2004
Type of Appointment
Appointed by the Secretary-General.
Description
Date and Method of Creation
29 December 1994
Status
Governmental (1 Ministry)
Department attached to
attached directly to the Cabinet of Ministers (Prime Minister’s Office)
Legislation Dates
The judicial text was accepted29/12/1994 and last revised
Legislation
Statutes adopted.
Documentation Centre
The Documentation Centre holds about 4 000 books, magazines and other publications. It has publications from different UN agencies. About 2000 visitors a year are received by the Centre (students, academics, journalists, general public etc.) It is not yet computerized and is administered by all Departments and Units of the Secretariat of the National Commission.
Structure of the Commission
The General Assembly
The Committees
The Secretariat
Members/Composition
Composed of 32 members
General Assembly
Composed of 32 members from the National Parliament (Legislative Chamber and Senate), the relevant Ministries (including the Minister of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education, the Minister of Public Education, the Minister of Culture and Sport, the President of the Academy of Sciences, the Chairperson of the Academy of Arts, and the Chairperson of the State Agency for Communication and Information) and municipalities, professional associations, universities, NGOs and individuals.
The General Assembly meets once a year.
Committees or Sub-Committees
Four Programme Committees: 1) Education; 2) Natural, Social and Human Sciences; 3) Culture; 4) Communication and Information
Committees/Sub-Committees Details
Number of Committees or Sub-Committees
4
Sub-committee Topics
[X] Education
[X] Science
[X] Social Sciences
[X] Culture
[X] Communication
Interaction with UNESCO and National Commissions
Overview
Excellent and mutually beneficial cooperation with UNESCO Offices in Tashkent and Bangkok. Coordination links with UNESCO HQ and Fields Offices in Almaty, New Delhi, Bangkok, Beijing, Jakarta, Tashkent, Tehran, Moscow and Venice. Regular collaboration programs with National Commissions from Europe and North America, and Asia-Pacific Regions .
Activities of the National Commission
EFA in Uzbekistan
Domain
Education for All
Location
Tashkent
Country
Uzbekistan
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Scope
National
From (Y-m-d)
2010-04-27
To (Y-m-d)
2010-04-27
Activity type
Conferences
Description
The Conference organized within Global Action Week 2010 on "Financing Quality Education for All". There were 300 participants, representing all provinces of Uzbekistan (teachers, principals of schools, local policy makers). Experts from Ministry of Public Education of Uzbekistan, National Commission of Uzbekistan for UNESCO, UNESCO, UNDP, UNICEF and World Bank Offices in Uzbekistan took part in the conference with presentations. The conference provided opportunity for sharing views on the roles of all forms of education (formal, nonformal and informal) in implementation of the Dakar Framework of Action in Uzbekistan. All presentations focused on effectiveness and efficiency of quality education
Organizers
National Commission of Uzbekistan for UNESCO, UNESCO Tashkent Office, Ministry of Public Education of Uzbekistan, UNDP Office in Tashkent, UNICEF Office in Tashkent, World Bank Office in Tashkent
National Conference devoted to the 15th Anniversary of the National Commission of Uzbekistan for UNESCO
Domain
Communication and Information
Location
Tashkent
Country
Uzbekistan
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Scope
National
From (Y-m-d)
29/12/2009
To (Y-m-d)
29/12/2009
Activity type
Conferences
Description
Members and local partners of the National Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan for UNESCO gave assessment to fifteen-year activities of the National Commission and shared views on current and future programmes and projects. 1994-2009 Report of the National Commission of Uzbekistan for UNESCO was presented and distributed among participants.
Organizers
Members and local partners of the National Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan for UNESCO gave assessment to fifteen-year activities of the National Commission and shared views on current and future programmes and projects. 1994-2009 Report of the National Commission of Uzbekistan for UNESCO was presented and distributed among participants.
Report
1994-2009 Report of the National Commission of Uzb
Keywords
Communication
Establishment of the Science Museum of Astronomy
Domain
Natural Sciences
Location
Tashkent/Samarkand
Country
Uzbekistan
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Scope
National
From (Y-m-d)
22/12/2009
To (Y-m-d)
22/12/2009
Activity type
Conferences
Description
Science Museum of Astronomy was created at the Astronomical Institute of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan in Tashkent (equipment and furniture). The following activities were implemented: National Training Seminar on “Contemporary methodology of scientific studies in astronomy for post-graduates of universities (Tashkent)”; International Conference devoted to the International Year of Astronomy and 615th anniversary of Ulugbek (Samarkand); Summer Youth Educational Camp on Astronomy and Space Studies (Tashkent region); Exhibition equipment for the Museum at the Ulugbek Observatory (Samarkand). Official launching of the Science Museum on Astronomy was organized in Tashkent on 22 December 2009.
Organizers
Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Astronomical Institute, National Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan for UNESCO, UNESCO Tashkent Office, Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of Uzbekistan
Development of Health Education Programme in Uzbekistan
Domain
Education
Location
Tashkent
Country
Uzbekistan
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Scope
National
From (Y-m-d)
15/12/2009
To (Y-m-d)
17/12/2009
Activity type
Training
Description
Training seminar was organized for teachers of ASPnet schools, policy-makers and experts of the Ministry of Public Education of Uzbekistan. Main themes of a three-day training seminar were:
- HIV/AIDS Epidemics,
- Preventive Measures against HIV Transmissions and Drug Abuse among Youth,
- UNESCO/UNICEF FRESH Programme,
- Creating Healthy School Environment.
During the training-seminar contents of Textbooks on “Health Lessons” for Primary Schools and “Basics of Healthy Generation” for Secondary Schools were reviewed and appropriate recommendations for their further improvement were elaborated.
Organizers
Ministry of Public Education of Uzbekistan, National Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan for UNESCO, Avloni Teachers’ Training Institute, UNESCO Tashkent Office, Republican Education Centre, UNICEF Tashkent Office
Keywords
Education, HIV/AIDS, Health, National Seminar, Schools, Secondary education, Teacher education, Training
Central Asian Sub-Regional Network Meeting for Intangible Cultural Heritage Safeguarding
Domain
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Location
Tashkent
Country
Uzbekistan
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Scope
Sous-régional
From (Y-m-d)
22/3/2010
To (Y-m-d)
23/3/2010
Activity type
Meetings
Description
The Meeting gathered experts on ICH from the Republic of Korea and Central Asian countries. The event was organized to set up close links of network among these countries in the field of ICH safeguarding.
Working Sessions:
- Implementation of the ICH Convention and Inventory Making
- National Case Studies on ICH Inventory
- Operational Directives of the 2003 ICH Convention
- Guidelines for Periodic Reports
- Awareness Building on ICH
- Action Plan for Networking with ICHCAP
Organizers
Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific (Seoul/Republic of Korea, UNESCO Category 2 Centre), National Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan for UNESCO, International Institute for Central Asian Studies (Samarkand/Uzbekistan, UNESCO Category 2 Institute), UNESCO Tashkent Office, UNESCO Almaty Office, Ministry of Culture and Sports of Uzbekistan
Keywords
Cultural Heritage
Follow-up Meeting on Belem Recommendations for Adult Education (CONFINTEA VI)
Domain
Education
Location
Tashkent
Country
Uzbekistan
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Scope
National
From (Y-m-d)
17/3/2010
To (Y-m-d)
17/3/2010
Activity type
Other
Description
Sub-themes:
- UNESCO programmes in the field of Adult Education,
- Approach to Adult Education,
- Education for Sustainable Development: advocating ESD among adults,
- Best practices in Adult Education within ESD,
- Advocating healthy life style among adults.
Organizers
Ministry of Public Education of Uzbekistan, National Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan for UNESCO, UNESCO Tashkent Office
Keywords
Adult Education
Celebration of the International Mother Language Day
Domain
Cultural Diversity
Location
Tashkent
Country
Uzbekistan
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Scope
National
From (Y-m-d)
19/2/2010
To (Y-m-d)
19/2/2010
Activity type
Other
Description
Representatives from governmental and non-governmental organizations shared views on current development of teaching mother tongue languages in education system of Uzbekistan
Organizers
NGO “Manaviyat and Targibot” Centre, Ministry of Public Education of Uzbekistan, Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of Uzbekistan, National Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan for UNESCO
Keywords
Cultural Diversity
Use of ICT Applications in Education System of Uzbekistan
Domain
Information Management Tools
Location
Use of ICT Applications in Education System of Uzbekistan
Country
Uzbekistan
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Scope
National
From (Y-m-d)
6/11/2009
To (Y-m-d)
7/11/2009
Activity type
Conferences
Description
National Conference was organized for principals of ASPnet schools of Uzbekistan and respective policy-makers with a focus on prospects and problems of integration of ESD concept into the national curriculum.
Sub-themes:
- Concept and Objectives of Decade of Education for Sustainable Development
- ESD innovation projects in the Aral Sea basin
- Water resources in Uzbekistan and their quality
- Problems of salinization of soil and desertification
- Food security
- Advocating healthy lifestyle and inclusive education among UNESCO ASPnet schools
- Education for International Understanding, Tolerance and Peace education
- Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Education
- Best school practices of Uzbekistan recognized internationally within the framework of ESD
- Ways of development of the network among ASPnet schools
Organizers
Ministry of Public Education of Uzbekistan, Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of Uzbekistan, National Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan for UNESCO, UNESCO Tashkent Office, Republican Education Centre, United Nation Information Centre in Tashkent
Publications
National Commission of Uzbekistan for UNESCO
Date
February 2010
Language
Uzbek, Russian, English
Blurb
1994 - 2009: 15th anniversary of the National Commission of Uzbekistan
Type
Annual Report
Media
Print
Size
85 pages
Publishing Authority
National Commission of Uzbekistan for UNESCO
Periodicity
annual
Financing
2008-2009 Participation Programme
Distribution
Among all stakeholders in the country
“Sharq Taronalari” International Music Festival
Date
2010
Language
Uzbek, English
Blurb
7 volumes, 1997-2009
Media
Video DVD
Publishing Authority
National Commission of Uzbekistan
Financing
2008-2009 Participation Programme
Distribution
Among all stakeholders in the country
Archaeology of Tashkent Oasis
Date
2010
Language
Uzbek, Russian, English
Blurb
Results of the research on history and cultural legacy of Tashkent
Financing
2008-2009 Participation Programme
Distribution
Among all stakeholders in the country
Historical Tashkent
Date
February 2010
Language
Uzbek, Russian, English, French
Blurb
Photo-archives of Tashkent, end of XIX – beginning of XX centuries
Type
Book
Publishing Authority
the National Commission of Uzbekistan
Financing
2008-2009 Participation Programme
Distribution
Among all stakeholders in the country
“Fan va Turmush” (Science and Life) Magazine
Date
2010
Language
Uzbek, Russian
Blurb
Scientific-Popular Journal (special issue devoted to the International Year of Astronomy)
Media
Print
Publishing Authority
the National Commission of Uzbekistan
Periodicity
Bimonthly
Financing
2008-2009 Participation Programme
Distribution
Among all stakeholders in the country
History of Uzbekistan
Language
Uzbek, Russian
Blurb
Scientific Journal (issue devoted to the 2200th anniversary of Tashkent)
Type
Magazine
Media
Print
Publishing Authority
the National Commission of Uzbekistan
Periodicity
Quarterly
Financing
2008-2009 Participation Programme
Distribution
Among all stakeholders in the country
History of Tashkent
Date
2010
Language
Uzbek, Russian
Blurb
Monograph
Financing
2008-2009 Participation Programme
Distribution
Among all stakeholders in the country
2200th anniversary of Tashkent – Capital of Uzbekistan
Date
2010
Language
Uzbek, Russian, English
Blurb
Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference (26-27 May 2009, Tashkent/Uzbekistan)
Type
Report
Media
Print
Publishing Authority
National Commission of Uzbekistan for UNESCO
Financing
2008-2009 Participation Programme
Distribution
Among all stakeholders in the country
Keywords
Sciences
The Role of Tashkent in Development of the World Civilization
Language
Uzbek, Russian, English, French
Blurb
Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference (9 April 2009, UNESCO HQ, Paris)
Type
Report
Media
Print
Publishing Authority
National Commission of Uzbekistan for UNESCO
Financing
2008-2009 Participation Programme
Distribution
Among all stakeholders in the country
Keywords
Sciences
Mirzo Ulugbek and His Contribution to the Development of World Science
Date
2010
Language
Uzbek, Russian, English
Blurb
Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference (9-11 June 2009, Samarkand/Uzbekistan)
Type
Report
Media
Print
Publishing Authority
National Commission of Uzbekistan for UNESCO
Financing
2008-2009 Participation Programme
Distribution
Among all stakeholders in the country
Education for Sustainable Development
Date
2010
Language
Uzbek, Russian
Blurb
Training manual (two volumes)
Type
Manual
Media
Print
Financing
2008-2009 Participation Programme
Distribution
Among all stakeholders in the country
ICT Applications in Education System
Date
2010
Language
Uzbek, Russian
Blurb
Electronic Textbooks for Primary and Secondary Education,
Type
Book
Media
CD-ROM
Size
12 volumes
Publishing Authority
National Commission of Uzbekistan for UNESCO
Financing
2008-2009 Participation Programme
Distribution
Among all stakeholders in the country
HIV/AIDS Preventive Education
Date
2010
Language
Uzbek, Russian
Blurb
Posters, three types
Media
Audio CD
Publishing Authority
National Commission of Uzbekistan for UNESCO
Financing
2008-2009 Participation Programme
Distribution
Among all stakeholders in the country
Keywords
Education, HIV/AIDS
Forum on Global Alliances in New Digital Technologies for Enhancing Capacity
Date
2010
Language
English, Russian
Blurb
Proceedings of the UNESCO Forum (23-24 October, Tashkent/Uzbekistan)
Type
Report
Media
Print
Financing
UNESCO Communication and Information Sector
Distribution
Among all stakeholders in the country
Keywords
Capacity-Building, Communication, New technologies of information and communication, Technology
