Uzbekistan, Germany focus on dual education and workforce skills
Uzbekistan and Germany have discussed expanding cooperation in higher, scientific, and vocational education during a meeting held in Tashkent on May 2.
The talks were led by Uzbekistan’s Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Kongratbay Sharipov and a German delegation headed by Parliamentary State Secretary Johann Saathoff from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
The meeting took place as part of the German delegation’s visit to Uzbekistan, ahead of the Asian Development Bank’s annual meeting in Samarkand.
During the discussions, both sides focused on strengthening collaboration in aligning education systems with labor market demands, expanding practice-oriented learning, and enhancing integration between education, science, and industry.
Vocational education was highlighted as a key area of cooperation. Uzbekistan currently has 598 technical colleges, with nearly 487,000 students enrolled across more than 300 fields of study.
Germany was noted as one of Uzbekistan’s strategic partners in this area. Several projects are being implemented with the participation of German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, GIZ, and KfW Development Bank.
In particular, KfW is supporting initiatives aimed at modernizing vocational education infrastructure and establishing advanced training and production facilities.
The sides also discussed introducing elements of Germany’s dual education system, including the “Ausbildung” model, to strengthen cooperation between educational institutions and industry.
Both parties emphasized the importance of expanding joint educational programs, increasing academic mobility, establishing training centers, and involving German companies more actively in the education process.
In addition, discussions covered preparing competitive specialists for the international labor market, including aligning education standards with European requirements and strengthening language training.
The meeting concluded with both sides expressing readiness to further deepen cooperation in education, science, and innovation, highlighting mutual benefits for Uzbekistan and Germany.
In 2024, German International Cooperation Organization had also partnered with Uzbekistan to launch career guidance programs in schools, including employer involvement, industry visits, and modern career centers.
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Uzbekistan, Germany focus on dual education and workforce skills
Uzbekistan and Germany discussed expanding cooperation in education, focusing on vocational training, dual education systems, and preparing specialists for international labor markets.
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