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Uzum and UNDP are joining forces to enhance the digital literacy of Uzbek citizens

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The Uzum ecosystem and UNDP signed a memorandum of cooperation to educate citizens of Uzbekistan in digital literacy and entrepreneurship. Partner specialists will train vulnerable segments of the population, including women and youth, in financial skills across the country. The use of Uzum's infrastructure is expected to drive employment growth and business development in the country.

The Uzum ecosystem and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at teaching Uzbeks the basics of digital literacy and entrepreneurship. As part of this partnership, Uzum and UNDP specialists will train representatives of vulnerable groups across the country in financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills.

The goal of the collaboration is to address the shortage of digital and financial skills among the unemployed, particularly women and young people. Joint educational programs and the use of Uzum's digital and logistics infrastructure will serve as drivers for employment growth and entrepreneurship development in Uzbekistan.

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