March 12, 2010
Politics:
President outlines priorities for children’s sports development
Economics:
Latest construction equipment, materials and technologies presented in Tashkent
"MebelExpo Uzbekistan 2010" underway in exhibition halls of Uzexpocenter
Photovoltaic Power Plants More Reliable, Cost-Effective
Society:
Nagoya University representation opens in Tashkent
Whole World in Clear Sight
Miraculous Tools
POLICY
PRESIDENT OUTLINES PRIORITIES FOR CHILDREN’S SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov chaired the session of the Trusteeship Council of the Children’s Sports Development Fund, held at Oqsaroy residence in Tashkent on 10 March.
The head of the state analyzed the activity of the fund in 2009 and outlined the priorities for its work in 2010.
Upbringing the harmoniously developed generation is the greatest goal of the people, who strongly believe in the bright future. No matter which development goals are set by the country, seeing our children grow physically and morally healthy is the basis of all achievements, the President said.
Over the years of Uzbekistan’s independence, a huge work has been implemented in this direction. The National Professionals Preparation Program, acknowledged worldwide as the Uzbek model of continuous education, is the basis for solution of the long-term tasks.
Harmoniously developed generation is, first of all, healthy children. This is why in the past years the particular attention was paid to forming high intellectual potential, independent thinking, development of mass sports and construction of modern sports complexes in all regions.
In October 2002 the head of the state signed a decree on the creation of the Children’s Sports Development Fund, followed by the President’s decree on measures to expand the activities of this fund of August 2004.
Speaking about the tasks of the fund, Islam Karimov said no country in the world has such an organization. The Children’s Sports Development Fund is a unique structure, and a number of countries have been studying the results of its activity as a valuable experience.
The head of the state highlighted the successful work in construction of sports complexes and school gyms and their provision with modern equipment, and touched upon other aspects of the children’s sports development.
“The sport helps young people become physically strong and healthy, harmoniously developed and independent persons. The sport serves as a certain basis for the formation of the healthy atmosphere in the family and the society. Moreover, it creates opportunities for the further growth of the image of Uzbekistan on the international arena,” Islam Karimov said.
At the meeting of the fund’s Trusteeship Council on 16 January 2009, tasks were set for creation of the single system of evaluation of the quality of the domestically-produced sports equipment, increasing the number of producers, reconsideration of the norms of equipment of the sports complexes according to world standards and their efficient use. These tasks were thoroughly analyzed at the session in Oqsaroy.
“Proclaiming 2010 the Year of Harmoniously Developed Generation, we had set the goal to create al required opportunities and conditions for the comprehensive development of our children. Construction of sports objects helps attract more children to sports and healthy lifestyle,” Islam Karimov noted.
The State Program “Year of Harmoniously Developed Generation” for 2010 pays a special attention to the continuation of the work carried out in the physical training and sports field, in particular, development of children’s sports, construction of modern sports objects in the cities and villages, and providing them with equipment and qualified trainers.
An important aspect is that the more the young people are interested in sports, the more they strive to achieve high results. Looking at sportsmen returning from the competitions with victory, the boys and girls feel proud for these sportsmen and at the same time want to achieve similar and higher results.
“The sport is one of the effective instruments having a decisive importance in upbringing the youth and protecting it from various evils,” the President continued. “The young people who go in for sports have good health, clear thinking and understand the importance of the healthy lifestyle in the family.”
In accordance with the President’s resolution of 12 December 2007 on approving the budget of the Children’s Sports Development Fund for 2008, a list of the required equipment for the sports complexes and school gyms built in 2008-2009 was approved. All of them were provided with the equipment.
In 2009, 174 school gyms were built across the country. Since the fund’s creation in 2003, gyms were opened at 674 schools. Over this period, 178 separate children’s sports objects were commissioned.
“Our country has gained a rich experience in constructing sports objects. The life has proved the correctness of the way we had chosen. But how effectively are the sports objects used? This question should always be in the center of our attention,” the head of the state stressed.
In 2003-2009, 1,123 sports complexes were raised in Uzbekistan, including 922 in rural areas. It is important to provide all of them with sporting equipment. The enterprises producing such equipment should be supported, Islam Karimov said.
The work carried out in this area in the recent years has produced positive results. If last year Uzbek companies produced 73 of 120 required types of equipment for children’s sports objects, today they produce 113 types.
Such sports as futsal, rhythmic gymnastics, kayak and canoe racing, boxing, freestyle and Greek-Roma wrestling and others have been developing in Uzbekistan. If back in 2003 children were trained in 8 kinds of sports, now the level of equipment of sports complexes allows training them in more than 20 kinds of sports.
The three-level system of mass attraction of the young people to sports – Umid Nihollari and Barkamol Avlod competitions, as well as the Universiad, which form an integral and important part of the National Professionals Preparation Program – helps prepare self-sacrificing sportsmen who spare no strength and energy in fight for the honor of the country.
The motto “Uzbekistan is a country with a great future” includes, among other aspects, development of sports and children’s sports in particular, the President said.
“There is no doubt that natural riches, economic potential, achievements in state and social construction are the basis of the great future. At the same time, there is another factor of the great future, which is the health of the young generation and its physical and moral development,” Islam Karimov underlined.
At the 15th World Boxing Championship in Milan in September 2009, in which 554 athletes from 133 countries took part, Uzbek boxers won one gold, one silver and two bronze medals, occupying the third place in the team competition. Our famous boxer Abbos Atoyev became the twice world champion.
The performance of the Uzbek football youth team at the world championship in Egypt also deserves attention, as well as gold, silver and bronze medals at freestyle and Greek-Roman wrestling world championship in Denmark, and 9 gold, 10 silver and 8 bronze medals at the kayak and canoe Asian championship in Tehran.
Various sports events organized in the regions play an important role in the harmonious development of the children of Uzbekistan. The achieved results show that the young people are particularly interested in football, indoor football, tennis, swimming, kayak and canoe racing, boat racing, chess, rhythmic gymnastics, kurash, belbogli kurash, greek-Roman wrestling, boxing and acrobatics.
“Over the past years, based on the “Healthy mother- healthy child” program, wide-scale reforms have been developed and implemented,” Islam Karimov said. “Diagnostics, screening and perinatal centers, new maternity hospitals have been built, particular attention has been paid to the health of the mothers and children. All of this contributes to upbringing healthy generation.”
The head of the state underlined the importance of the special approach towards attraction of girls to sports. Such elegant types of sports as rhythmic and sports gymnastics have been actively developing in the recent years. Uzbek sportsmen showed high results at the rhythmic gymnastics Asian championship held in Tashkent in February 2010.
The development of the children’s sports, and creation of the necessary conditions for the girls’ going in for sports, especially in rural areas, requires constant attention, the President emphasized.
The meeting participants also considered the activities planned for the current year in the framework of the State program for improvement of activity of the children’s music and arts schools in 2009-2014. It was noted that in 2010, 11 new sports objects and 14 children’s music and arts schools would be built, in addition to 40 school gyms.
Islam Karimov underlined that this year UZS 36 billion would be allocated for the construction, reconstruction and capital repairs of the music and arts schools.
“Sports and music are closely linked to each other. The sport trains the body and strengthens willpower, while music clears the soul and ennobles the heart. Sport is culture. It is great if a sportsman is interested in music and a musician in sport,” the President said.
Vice Prime Ministers Abdulla Aripov and Botir Khodjayev, as well as heads of a number of regional administrations presented reports on the considered issues.
The Trusteeship Council adopted corresponding decisions on the considered issues. (Source: National News Agency UzA)
ECONOMY
LATEST CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES PRESENTED IN TASHKENT
UzBuild, Uzbekistan's main building and interiors exhibition, started on 9 March in Tashkent. The exhibition presents the latest equipment, materials and technologies, and address the issue of investment in the development of Uzbekistan's construction industry.
UzBuild 2010 features 120 companies from 15 countries, including: Austria, Belarus, Germany, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, China, Malaysia, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Finland, France and Sweden.
The exhibition covers the main industry sectors: building materials; ceramics; stone; construction equipment; varnishes and paints; roofing materials; heating and ventilation systems; floor coverings; windows and doors; saunas and swimming pools; sanitary ware; electrical equipment and lighting; power tools; interiors and design; and landscape and gardening. This presents "construction" in the fullest sense of the word, and form the basis for future construction projects.
International companies, including both regular and new exhibitors, account for 55% of the total number of exhibitors. The regular exhibitors at UzBuild are: Grundfos (Austria), Viessmann (Germany), ITT Water&Wastewater (Sweden), Onduline Avrasya As (Turkey), Devi Tashkent (Uzbekistan) and Aripov PI (Uzbekistan), which have participated in the exhibition since its launch.
The international newcomers include: Anton Ohlert Gmbh (Germany) - machines and complete lines for the production of concrete building products; Turbosol (Italy) - machinery and systems for pumps, mortar and concrete; Malasian Timber Council; Almaty Ventilation Plant (Kazakhstan); Polotsk-Steklovolokno (Belarus) - glass, glass yarns, glass fabrics and roving; Goldis Tile Co. (Iran) - ceramic tiles; and Rangsazi Iran - decorative and industrial paints.
Domestic companies account for 45% of all UzBuild exhibitors. The active participation of local companies has become one of the trends of the exhibition, which each year attracts the attention of the major players in the domestic construction industry. The regular exhibitors at UzBuild are Aripov PI and Devi Tashkent.
The following companies have participated in the exhibition for a few years: Crocus Gas Service - wooden houses; Maxsus Polimer - plastic pipes and stained glass; Tashkent Paint and Varnish Plant; Termi Pro - heating systems; Vip Komfort - heating systems, stabilisers and generators; Vitorio Import - roofing materials; Desk-Invest - roofing materials; and Osiyo-Granit – stone.
This year will be remembered for the record number of new companies representing the products of Uzbekistan. These include well-known companies such as: Alsys - doors and window frames from wood, aluminum and plastic; Deks – "MegaMix" dry mixes; Premium-Concept - distributors of ceramic and sanitary ware from Spanish producers; Tashkent Experimental Mechanical Plant – taps, windows and doors; Uzbek-Chinese Trading House - special equipment.
Announcing their presence in the market for the first time are: Karmana Gips Makhsulotlari – plasterboard; Sam Ros Holod - building materials; Plastherm Technology - pipes and fittings made of polypropylene and PVC; Smart Heating Systems - heating equipment; Mirta-Polymet - industrial refrigeration equipment; and many others. (Source: Uzreport Business Information Portal)
"MEBELEXPO UZBEKISTAN 2010" UNDERWAY IN EXHIBITION HALLS OF UZEXPOCENTER
MebelExpo Uzbekistan 2010, the 7th Uzbekistan International Exhibition for Furniture, Production Technologies, Interior and Design, is taking place in Tashkent during 9-12 March.
Every year this event demonstrates latest solutions for furniture production. This year, the exhibition is the center of business communication for furniture and furnishing manufacturers, as well as suppliers of modern equipment and consumables.
The show features over 30 exhibitors from 10 countries, including Austria, Belarus, Germany, Iran, Italy, China, Poland, Slovenia, Turkey and Uzbekistan.
The organizers are especially proud of their regular exhibitors, which include recognised leaders in the international furniture industry: Homag Group, Klebchemie M.G. Becker Gmbh, which will be represented by its official office in Uzbekistan, and the Eman Uzbek-Lithuanian Joint Venture.
Amongst European countries, there is real interest in the Uzbek market, especially from a number of well-known Italian manufacturers of furniture equipment and machinery. For the second year in a row, Pagnoni Impianti Srl - a leader in the production of pressing lines for chipboard and MDF, laminating, and laminated plastics - will take part in the exhibition.
Making its first appearance at the exhibition is the well-known manufacturer of furniture fittings systems Blum (Austria). The Blum brand enjoys a strong reputation amongst professionals.
Other first time international exhibitors include: Fritz Kohl (Germany), a leading manufacturer of veneer in Europe, specialising in the production of high quality veneers from different woods; LignaDecor (Turkey), a leading manufacturer of decorative impregnated paper, finish foil, and melamine edgebanding for the furniture industry; Paolino Bacci Srl and SCM Group Italy, world leaders in the production of machines for solid wood processing; and Nuova Sivam, a manufacturer of varnishes for wood and glass. Technoavaran (Iran) will exhibit decorative paper for furniture surfaces, and Kash (Poland) will present furniture accessories.
Of the CIS countries, the first manufacturers to enter Uzbekistan's furniture market were from the Republic of Belarus. This year, Pinskdrev and Rechitsadrev, leading Belarusian furniture manufacturers, will participate in MebelExpo Uzbekistan. They are also suppliers in Uzbekistan of parts - namely, chipboard, plywood and other timber products.
The active participation of local manufacturers of furniture and parts is evidence of the rapid growth of the Uzbek furniture industry. The domestic companies participating in the exhibition - JV Orient-Mebel, JV Mebel, JV Eman, JV Tus Buero, FE Art Furniture and FE Genmark Furniture – produce a wide range of furniture for the home, office and other buildings, as well as parts for furniture production.
MebelExpo Uzbekistan 2010 is being held in one venue alongside the most prestigious construction and interiors exhibition, UzBuild, which will cover almost all the related areas of the furniture and construction industry. (Source: Uzreport Business Information Portal)
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANTS MORE RELIABLE, COST-EFFECTIVE
Uzeltehsanoat Association and France-based DATA TSP negotiate a joint photovoltaic stations project.
As a first stage, the French company offered a joint pilot project to install photovoltaic plants of up to 2 MW of power. The companies also discussed issues concerning cooperation in the assembly of this type of product on the local level, at the enterprises of the association with the further shift to a full localization of production. (Source: Uzbekistan Today)
SOCIETY
NAGOYA UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATION OPENS IN TASHKENT
The representative office of Nagoya University (Japan) opened in Tashkent on Thursday, 11 March.
President of Nagoya University Hamaguchi Michinari said Japan highly valued fruitful cooperation with Uzbekistan.
“Uzbekistan is a country with high intellectual potential. This is why we chose Uzbekistan to open our representation,” he said.
“At present, tens of Uzbek students are studying at Nagoya University. Opening of the representation will help strengthen cooperation between our countries,” the head of the Japanese university said.
“We believe the graduates of our university will make a large contribution in the development of Uzbekistan and expansion of ties between our states,” he added.
Japan has been widely supporting reforms in Uzbekistan’s education. The bilateral cooperation in personnel training was established in 1993.
The representation of Nagoya University is the only such structure in Central Asia. It will choose students for study at the Japanese university. (Source: Uzbekistan Today)
WHOLE WORLD IN CLEAR SIGHT
There are lots of unique things among teaching devices in Mirzo Ulughbek National University of Uzbekistan. For instance, a globe at the Geography Faculty.
“Our globe does not have analogues in the world as it is created under the exclusive project, the author of which is Professor Khamidulla Hasanov,” tells the head of the department of the Geography Faculty of the National University Mirali Mirkomolov. “We needed five years to create this educational device, weighting almost five hundred kilograms. Its uniqueness is in its surface. If the usual globe has glossy and smooth to the touch surface, then our globe has a relief – everything as on the planet earth: plains, mountains, hills, lowlands. Moreover, the globe is equipped by tools which make it easy-to-use. (Source: National News Agency UzA)
MIRACULOUS TOOLS
Neglected diseases of nose and ears lead to deterioration of hearing and smell. Specialists of district and regional medical institutions ascertain the reducing number of such cases and explain this by saying that the diagnostics of ENT diseases has improved with the establishment of rural medical stations. UT got acquainted with the situation in the Republic of Karakalpakstan.
It is all about the general practitioners’ toolbox for diagnostics of diseases of ear, nose and throat, which include devices that allow them to look deep inside these organs. As a result of such examination, the doctor determines the amount of aid to be provided to the patient.
“Today we examine all patients complaining of discomfort or pain in the ears, nose and throat,” says Janslim Ermekbaeva, head of Juzim Bag rural medical station. “Before the establishment of rural medical stations in rural areas we had no tools for the examination of patients with similar complaints, all of these patients had to be sent to the district hospital. Today the situation has changed. In most cases we manage on our own.”
And only patients who really need a high-tech aid address to republican establishments. Here is what Gulnara Begalieva, otolaryngologist of children diversified medical center of Karakalpakstan told about this:
“We almost have no patients that can be treated by a general practitioner or a specialist of a regional medical association. In recent years, the number of patients with severe purulent complications of diseases of ears and nose has significantly reduced. It is the result of development of healthcare, equipment of rural medical stations and, of course, daily work of general practitioners.” (Source: Uzbekistan Today)