MPs discuss execution of programme on creation of jobs
18/06/2014 15:56
MPs discuss execution of programme on creation of jobs
18/06/2014 15:56
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Committee of the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan on labour and social issues held a session to discuss information of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, as well as Surkhandarya and Bukhara regions on execution of programme on creation of jobs and employment of population in the first quarter of 2014.
MPs of Legislative Chamber, representatives of Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, administrations of Surkhandarya and Bukhara regions, departments, experts participated in the event, the press service of the Uzbek parliament said.
It was underlined that creation of new jobs helped to growth of economy. The GDP of Uzbekistan rose by 7.5% in the first quarter of 2014, industrial production – 8.9%, consumer goods – 12.8%, agriculture output – 6.2%, construction works – 11.8% and retail trade – 14.3%.
It was noted that Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare adopted necessary measures in the labour market of Uzbekistan. In the first quarter, over 231 job fairs were conducted and over 11,300 new jobs were employed. Over 439,200 graduates of colleges from 501,400 (87.6%) were employed as of the March 2014. The work on providing jobs to 12,700 graduates is underway.
In Surkhandarya region, 15,933 new jobs were created, of which 7,757 – for women and 9,753 – for youth. In Bukhara region the figure made up 18,415 jobs. New jobs were created due to launch of new capacities and modernization of existing ones, development of farms and small businesses.
The committee underlined that there are problems in these two regions along with achievements. There are shortages with employment of youth and selection of skilled employees.
The participants develop recommendations and proposals at eliminating shortages related to the execution of the programme on creation of jobs and employment of population.
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