Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov engaged in a fruitful meeting with Miles Hansen, President of the non-governmental charity fund "Stirling Foundation." The primary agenda of the meeting revolved around identifying and finalizing projects eligible for funding by the Stirling Foundation in Uzbekistan, exploring avenues for their implementation, and fostering collaboration, government portal of Uzbekistan reported.
The discussion highlighted the shared commitment to providing children and young individuals with opportunities for IT education, emphasizing close cooperation with organizations involved in financing such initiatives. The meeting also delved into the implementation of joint projects focusing on education and IT entrepreneurship, aligning with mutually promising directions.
Minister Shermatov underscored the three main goals outlined by the head of the state for the digital sector. These goals encompass the development of software product exports, the ambitious target of employing 300,000 young professionals in the IT sector by 2030, and securing a spot in the Top-30 of the international e-government ranking. The minister emphasized the pivotal role of human capital in achieving these objectives, highlighting the imperative to create conducive conditions for young individuals to pursue IT education.
Expressing satisfaction with the collaboration, Minister Shermatov conveyed his enthusiasm for working alongside the non-governmental charity fund "Stirling Foundation" to effectively advance activities aligned with these strategic directions.
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