Uzbekistan will launch its first program to develop the anime industry with Japan's participation

The Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan and the Japanese company ELF-IN Co., Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing the animation and computer graphics industry, as well as training qualified specialists in this field.

As part of the cooperation, more than $700,000 in grant funds will be allocated to develop talent and train specialists in the field of animation.

During the negotiations, the parties discussed the creation of high-paying jobs for talented youth, the development of soft skills, the launch of joint educational programs, the expansion of remote services, and the increase in the export of digital services.

According to the agreements:

— animation training oriented towards the Japanese market will be launched in Uzbekistan, involving leading Japanese specialists
— the company will open a subsidiary in Uzbekistan, which will allow for the creation of new high-paying jobs
— opportunities for the creation of national Uzbek anime projects and their promotion to international markets will be expanded. The Ministry of Digital Technologies noted that the cooperation will contribute to strengthening Uzbekistan's position in the global market for IT service exports, the development of the creative industry, and the increase in youth employment.

Source: digital.uz