Tashkent Metro and Chinese University Discuss Staff Training

A number of personnel changes have taken place in the administrative structures and departments of Tashkent city. Umidjon Asatullaev has been appointed as the head of the Tashkent City Branch of the Agency for Management Efficiency under the President of Uzbekistan. Previously, he held the position of deputy head of this same branch and received an education at the Tashkent Chemical Technology Institute with a specialization in 'mechanical engineer.'

Akhror Ashrafkhanov has become the director of the Tashkent City Territorial Branch of the joint-stock company 'Regional Electric Networks.' His education includes Beruni Tashkent State Technical University, Tashkent State Economic University, and the Academy of Public Administration under the President of Uzbekistan, where he studied 'electric power engineering' and 'accounting.' Since 2004, Akhror Ashrafkhanov has worked in the joint-stock company 'Tashkent City Electric Networks' and its subdivisions.

Bekzod Bahromov has been appointed as the head of the Culture Department of Tashkent city. He holds a diploma from the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan and the Batir Zakirov National Institute of Estrada Art, and is also a recipient of the state award 'Nihol.' Since 2021, Bekzod Bahromov has held responsible positions in the city's culture administration.

Additionally, Shukurullo Israilov has become the deputy head of the Culture Department of Tashkent city. He graduated from the Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies and Tashkent State Economic University. This specialist, who has experience in international relations, has been awarded the 'Dostlik' order and the 'Madaniyat va Sanʼat' badge, and previously worked at the state institution 'Uzbekconcert.'

Approximately 350 fifth-grade mathematics teachers from 220 schools in Tashkent and the Tashkent region are participating in a nine-day seminar dedicated to working with the Finnish digital educational platform Eduten.

This training is being held at the A. Avloni National Institute of Pedagogical Mastery as part of the 'Transformation of School Education to Support Economic Growth' (BILIM) program. The World Bank provides financial support for this program and has also reported on the project's progress.

Eduten is an artificial intelligence-based digital platform that includes gamification elements, designed to develop mathematical skills. According to the World Bank, the platform is used by over 2 million students and teachers in more than 50 countries.

During the seminar, educators learn the methodology for applying Eduten in mathematics lessons. They are trained in creating interactive assignments, supporting students during the learning process, and monitoring their progress. The platform's analytical capabilities allow teachers to identify students' strengths and promptly detect topics requiring additional assistance.

In turn, students have the opportunity to study material at their own pace, reinforce covered content, and receive feedback. The BILIM program aims to improve the quality of primary education and develop children's basic competencies, including reading, mathematics, and socio-emotional development. The total funding for the program amounts to 378 million US dollars.

By 2030, the program aims to strengthen the capacity of about 50,000 teachers, school principals, and education system specialists.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, plans to open a multidisciplinary Chinese International Technical College in partnership with China Oriental Education Holdings Limited. The institution's project has been submitted as a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers for public discussion.

It is proposed that the college be located on the territory of the Republican College of Television and Radio in the Bektemir district. The building is planned to be provided for free targeted use for twenty years.

According to the draft document, China Oriental Education Holdings will invest 5.1 million US dollars in foreign direct investment to create this educational institution. The college will operate as a non-state organization. Among the proposed founders are China Oriental Education Holdings and the Agency for Vocational Education under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation.

Educational programs will be offered on a paid contract basis in various formats: full-time, evening, and combined. The college will train mid-level specialists and organize practical training for students based on orders from major Chinese automakers such as BYD, Chery, and JAC.

Graduates will be able to obtain both professional education diplomas recognized in Uzbekistan and international certificates. As part of the investment project, China Oriental Education Holdings will undertake the reconstruction of existing buildings, the construction of new workshops, and their equipping with modern equipment. Specialists from Uzbekistan and other countries are planned to be hired as teachers, and the company will also organize advanced training programs for local teachers in China.

This project provides for the cessation of admissions to the Republican College of Television and Radio starting from the 2027–2028 academic year. Students who are already studying by that time will be able to complete their education under current programs.

The draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers has not yet been approved, and the public discussion of the document will continue until September 1, 2026.