In the final days before the 46th World Chess Olympiad and related international events in Samarkand, the concluding stages of preparations are approaching. The Uzbekistan Chess Federation and relevant organizations are actively engaged in organizing this global competition.
The Olympiad is scheduled to include events such as the 3rd World Chess Para-Olympiad, the Congress of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), and the 'FIDE Excellence Awards'. Numerous chess teams and delegates from various countries around the world are expected to arrive in Samarkand.
Issues regarding the election of the FIDE president are also being discussed: who is putting forward their candidacies for the post of President of the International Chess Federation? Furthermore, the reasons for Arkady Dvarkovich's withdrawal from participating in the elections, after temporarily stepping down from the position of FIDE President, are being raised.
In the context of preparations, questions about supporting Uzbek candidates for the FIDE presidency are being considered. A recent meeting between US and Uzbekistan chess teams in Miami sparked public interest regarding the results achieved.
The success of local chess players in international tournaments significantly influences the outcomes of the 46th World Chess Olympiad. The victories of Nodirbek Abdusattorov at the 'Tata Steel Masters' and 'Prague Masters' tournaments, Javohir Sindorov's participation in prestigious tournaments and championships over the last six months, as well as the regular participation of other chess players in world competitions, are noted.
Moreover, the selection of Geneva, Switzerland, as the venue for the 'battle' for the World Champion title between the reigning world champion Gukesh Dhummaraju from India and domestic Javohir Sindorov adds an additional impetus to the development of chess among players.
Organizational matters are also under discussion, including the number of judges who will participate in the competitions and the proportion of Uzbek specialists among them. With the approach of the 46th World Chess Olympiad, the number of discussions and questions among chess enthusiasts is growing.
A conversation was held with Bakhtiyor Jumaev, a leading specialist from the Uzbekistan Chess Federation, to obtain answers to these questions.
Participants of the Uzbek team are demonstrating respectable results in women's matches at the Junior World Wrestling Championship (U17), which is taking place in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
On the second day of the women's martial arts tournament, July 31, Mukhlisa Masharipova, a member of the national team, will compete in the final of the 43 kg weight category. She will fight against German athlete Finja Vivian Strauch.
Previously, Mukhlisa Masharipova lost to American Suzanne Landini in the round of 16 with a score of 10:0. In the quarter-finals, she was defeated by Japanese Sera Furuichi 5:1, and in the semi-finals, she was beaten by Canadian Maya Nikeer with a score of 6:2.
Additionally, Shahzoda Azimova, representing the country in the 65 kg weight class, will face Ukrainian Irina Bukhtina today in a match for the bronze medal.
It should be noted that the international competition is being held with the participation of almost 700 young athletes from more than 60 countries and will last until August 2.
During a reporting meeting dedicated to the semi-annual functioning of the Agency for Improving Management Efficiency under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, sequential steps in human capital development were noted as a priority area of state policy.
It was reported that existing capabilities were revised in more than 40 districts and cities to implement a results-based management system. A deep analysis of economic potential, management processes, and the quality of public services was conducted in 16 districts and cities of the Samarkand region, as well as in the regions of Namangan, Syrdarya, Surkhandarya, Bukhara, Kashkadarya, Fergana, Jizzakh, and others.
For the first time, economic drivers for each district were determined using Big Data and SWOT analysis with artificial intelligence, which allowed for the formation of investment project maps.
As part of the mahalla-level work system, new service centers were opened in the Kahramon Khovos mahalla of the Syrdarya region and the Yangi Namangan Norin mahalla of the Namangan region. These centers provided residents with the opportunity to use 980 types of public services directly in the mahalla, without needing to contact various departments.
In terms of personnel provision, the personnel database was updated, and a reserve of high-potential personnel strategically important to the country was formed. This reserve included 415 graduates of foreign higher education institutions and Presidential schools, 250 promising female leaders, laureates of the 'Zulfiya' award, and selected promising specialists from various fields. This reserve is intended to ensure that the public administration system has competitive leaders with modern knowledge and skills.
At the end of the second quarter, the performance indicators of 435 managers and deputy managers from 113 republican organizations, as well as 1329 deputy hokims from 14 regions and 208 districts (cities), were assessed.
Additionally, 74 people out of 421 university graduates received promotions based on recommendations. The results of using artificial intelligence for strategic forecasting were presented. According to analyses, in the coming years, the country will have a need for more than 50 new modern specialties, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analysis, digital transformation, 'green' energy, urbanism, geographic information systems, agrotechnology, and digital water resource management.
In this regard, practical work has begun on training personnel, forming a personnel reserve, and adapting educational programs to market needs. During the reporting period, 5316 civil servants participated in various training programs. Seminars on experience exchange were organized with the participation of experts from the University of 'Yangi Uzbekistan' and the Singapore Business School.
A reception by the regional justice department took place in the village of Yakkachikyr in the Tuproqqal'a district of Khorezm region.
Heads of the regional justice department, representatives of the 'neighborhood council,' and other organizations were present. During the reception, issues such as the adaptation of individuals under preventive registration, working with families in disputes, timely resolution of legal problems, and strengthening cooperation with the 'neighborhood council' in this area were discussed.
More than 30 citizens' appeals were heard during the reception. Ten appeals were resolved on the spot, and legal clarifications were provided for ten appeals. Twenty citizens received legal and state services as part of the outreach reception, and six appeals requiring investigation were accepted for work.
Citizen Ma'murjon Zhumaboyev noted that Yakkachikyr is one of the most remote villages not only in the region but also in the country. He emphasized that traveling to the regional center requires significant time and financial expenditure for the population. The arrival of the head of the justice department in their village reduces costs and facilitates citizens' appeals, as many issues are resolved directly on site.
During the reception, citizens were given direct explanations regarding new adopted laws, benefits, subsidies, and ways to protect their rights.
1860 applicants participated in the admission process to the Academy of Public Policy and Administration, of which 1334 passed the next selection stage. In the framework of international cooperation, 7 seminars were held with the participation of over 600 civil servants. Work is also underway to send 50 participants of the 'Young Talents' program for international internships within the FAO system.
A number of joint projects have been implemented with international organizations such as KOICA and JICA. Specifically, measures were taken to improve the qualifications of up to 30 civil servants in Japan and up to 20 managerial personnel in the United Kingdom.
A new interaction channel, 'Hokim - Vazir', was launched on the 'Digital Office' platform. The information systems 'hrm.gov.uz' and 'samaradorlik.gov.uz' have been entered into the state register as objects of critical information infrastructure. 49 new services have been integrated into the Agency's information systems through the 'E-Government' system. Currently, 30 thousand civil servants actively use the 'MyDX' mobile application. During the reporting period, a new system of targeted foreign internships was also introduced, according to which every dispatched employee must develop a practical project based on the acquired knowledge and experience.
Interviews were conducted with 300 candidates for the next internship programs, from whom 107 were selected. They will study in countries such as Singapore, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, Korea, Finland, Malaysia, Turkey, China, Azerbaijan, and others. Under the KOICA program, 15 candidates were selected from 169, and under the JICA program, 18 for master's and 1 for doctoral programs. Additionally, candidates for master's programs—232 and for doctoral programs—38 were chosen through the 'Umid el-Yurt' fund.
