TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 25. The Korea
International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) will allocate $14 million
in grant funding to support the development of Uzbekistan’s IT
education ecosystem, Trend reports via the Ministry of Digital Technologies
of Uzbekistan.
According to the ministry, KOICA is implementing a comprehensive
project titled “Enhancing Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship
through Improving the IT Education Ecosystem in Uzbekistan.”
The initiative aims to strengthen skills and expand
opportunities for young people in high-demand digital fields over
the next four years. As part of the program, participants will
receive systematic training in areas such as artificial
intelligence, prompt engineering, programming, the Internet of
Things, and online marketing.
The project also includes the training of 500 IT specialists and
educators, along with the launch of startup incubation programs
involving leading Korean experts.
In addition, the initiative has a notable infrastructure
component. Two IT hubs are planned in Nukus and Karshi between 2026
and 2032, while 14 IT centers will be built and equipped across
seven districts.
Overall, the project is expected to support gradual improvements
in the education system, expand employment opportunities for young
people, encourage entrepreneurial activity, and contribute to the
country’s ongoing digital development.
