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Supporting for vulnerable groups during the Covid-19: The People’s Movement for “Generosity and Support” in Uzbekistan
2020-06-08 94In the days after the first coronavirus cases were confirmed, Uzbekistan has implemented bold and early health and social distancing measures to depress the spread of COVID-19. As observed in many other countries, the global economic slowdown and domestic containment measures have affected on households and businesses negatively nationwide in Uzbekistan. To lessen the impacts, the government has adopted a package of anti-crisis measures to increase health spending and enlarge social and business safety nets. In particular, the President of Uzbekistan has signed a US$ 1 billion economic relief plan to boost the economy and aid vulnerable population groups.
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How Uzbekistan will revive tourism sector
2020-06-08 90Uzbekistan’s tourism saw tremendous damage in light of coronavirus outbreak in the world. According to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the frequency of international tourism travels will decrease by 80% by the end of 2020 worldwide. As a result, 74 million workplaces will be cut; the area will see $800 billion loss.
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In a time of pandemic it is better to stay at home
2020-06-08 120The world is fighting coronavirus pandemic. The infection spread across the globe had a tremendous negative impact on different aspects of life, including labor migration.
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Uzbekistan to introduce a single Social Register
2020-06-08 114Unemployment and poverty rates in times of pandemic remain a serious problem even in the most developed countries. The number of jobless people in Uzbekistan has also increased. In particular, according to early estimation, pandemic might impact the income of 450 thousand families.
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The procedure for providing preliminary information on passengers of foreign aircraft flying to Uzbekistan has been established
2020-06-05 98In order to improve the efficiency and simplify border control procedures, taking into account the standards and recommended practices of the International civil aviation organization (ICAO), a mandatory procedure was introduced for providing preliminary information about passengers by all operators of foreign aircraft.
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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev orders to reduce poverty
2020-06-05 130According to preliminary estimates, the pandemic can seriously affect the income of about 450 thousand families in Uzbekistan.
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Tashkent launches high-speed buses
2020-06-05 93Route network of transport traffic is being optimized to improve the movement of public transport in Tashkent.
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President departs for Fergana
2020-06-05 101President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has departed for Fergana region to become familiar with the progress of socio-economic reforms and life of the population.
