The key facts

  • The '1000 Design Engineers' program starts in 2027
  • Specialists will be sent to Korea, Japan, China, Turkey and Europe
  • Uzbek specialists from foreign companies are also planned to be attracted

Announcement of a new program

On November 9, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at a meeting with representatives of the electrical engineering industry, entrepreneurs and investors, announced the launch of the '1000 Design Engineers' program starting in 2027. This was reported by the press secretary of the head of state, Sherzod Asadov, with details provided by the outlet Kun.uz.

What the program provides

Under the program, local specialists will be sent to Korea, Japan, China, Turkey and European countries to study advanced technologies and modern production experience. In addition, measures are envisaged to attract highly qualified Uzbek specialists working at reputable foreign companies to the country: decent salaries and working conditions are planned to be created for them.

Tasks for universities

The universities — Yangi Uzbekistan, Inha, ToshTech and the Turin Polytechnic University — have been tasked with organizing joint educational programs with leading foreign universities, attracting qualified personnel and expanding the training of modern engineering technologists. The measures are aimed at forming a corps of highly qualified engineers who will ensure the technological development of the country's industry.

Context: examples of personnel training

At the meeting, the president emphasized that modern engineers, designers and scientific developments are of decisive importance for producing high value-added products and technological development. The company 'NURA Electric' was cited as a positive example, where about 100 design engineers and technologists are implementing their own developments, and another 50 students are studying under a dual education system, simultaneously receiving a salary and practical experience. In addition, 20 students and researchers from Uzbekistan's technical universities are currently studying at Korean electronics enterprises; their number is planned to be increased to 100 in the near future.