INFORMATION DIGEST № 18
January 25, 2013
ECONOMY....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
MAIN MACROECONOMIC FIGURES OF UZBEKISTAN FOR 2012 ........................................................................................................ 1
FUND FOR SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF EXPORTS TO BE CREATED IN UZBEKISTAN .......................................................... 1
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ........................................................................................................................................... 2
OSCE DELEGATION’S MEETINGS ................................................................................................................................................... 2
CULTURE ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
IN PERPETUAL MOTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
ECONOMY
Main macroeconomic figures of Uzbekistan for 2012
The gross domestic product (GDP) of Uzbekistan made up 96.589 trillion soums (oficial exchange
rate US$1=1993,53 UZS) in January-December 2012, which grew by 8.2% year-on-year.
State Statistic Committee of Uzbekistan said that the growth of industrial output in the country made
up 7.7% and reached 50.731 trillion soums.
In the reporting period, the volume of agriculture output rose by 7% year-on-year in 2012 to 24.37
trillion soums. Investments into fixed capital hit 22.067 trillion soums or grew by 11.6%.
Retail trade turnover of Uzbekistan made up 36.018 trillion soums in 2012, or rose by 13.9%
compared to 2011.
Paid services, rendered to population of Uzbekistan, reached 13.745 trillion soums in 2012, which
rose by 14.3% year-on-year.
Macroeconomic indicators in January-December 2012
bn. soums
As % of
January-December
2011
Gross domestic product
96589.8
8.2
Industrial output
50730.6
7.7
Agricultural output
24370.3
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Investments in fixed capital
22067.0
11.6
Construction work
11311.8
11.5
Cargo transportation. mln. t
1343.9
5.4
Freight turnover. mln. t-km
84762.9
7.6
6744.3
5.8
Passenger turnover. mln. pas-km
89661.6
8.7
Retail trade turnover
36917.8
13.9
Paid services
(Source: UzDaily.com)
13753.6
14.3
Passenger transportation. mln. persons
Fund for Support and Encouragement of Exports to be created in Uzbekistan
The Government of Uzbekistan is planning to create Fund for Support and Encouragement of
Exports.
The Government of Uzbekistan adopted decision "On the results of socio-economic development of
Uzbekistan in 2012 and main priorities of economic program for 2013".
In line with the decision, the presidential decree on supporting and funding of exporters and creation
of the Fund for Support and Encouragement of Exports should be developed in a month term.
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The decree will be developed by Cabinet of Ministers in cooperation with Ministry of Economy,
Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations Investment and Trade, and other interested
bodies.
The volume of exports grew by 11.6% in 2012 and foreign trade surplus reached US$1.12 billion.
The share of non-raw ready goods in the structure of exports constituted more than 70%. (Source:
UzDaily.com)
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
OSCE delegation’s meetings
Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Lamberto
Zannier met with Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic Uzbekistan Bakhodir Matlyubov on 23
January.
During the talks it was noted cooperation between Uzbekistan and OSCE along with other directions
is developing in security sector, many joint prospective projects are under implemention.
The Ministry has established persistent cooperation with OSCE. A special attention is paid to
training of ministry personnel, publication of relevant documents and literature, strengthening effective
interaction between governmental bodies, courts and national human rights institutions. In particular, in
2009-2012 about 30 seminars and trainings were held in cooperation with the OSCE.
The resource centre on human rights, operating at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of
Uzbekistan, was also organized with OSCE support. The computer database of this centre, which is
equipped with modern information technologies, has national legislation and and international documents
on human rights.
During the meeting at the Ministry of Internal affairs the issues of further strengthening cooperation
on countering terrorism, extremism, and human trafficking crimes. The sides exchanged views on security
and stability issues. talks, the sides considered issues on further strengthening cooperation in fighting
terrorism, extremism, and human trafficking. They also exchanged opinion on strengthening security and
stability.
OSCE Secretary General also met with Prosecutor General of Uzbekistan Rashid Kadirov. It was
noted that the works by law enforcement bodies on human rights protection, strenthening lawfulness are
giving their results. The issues of further reinforcing cooperation in countering terrorism, human trafficking
illegal narcotics trade and other international threats were considered during the meeting.
The members of the OSCE delegation also were received by the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber
of the Oliy Majlis (Parliament) of Uzbekistan Dilorom Tashmukhammedova. During the talks the parties
exchanged opinions on legislative, legal reforms, political parties’ activity. It was underlined that the
reforms, that encompass all spheres of Uzbek society support balanced and steady development.
-Uzbekistan is the most closely cooperating country in Central Asia, - said Lamberto Zannier. Currently terrorism, human traffickings and drugs trade present a huge danger for many countries of the
world, which asks for countering them. OSCE hopes to further strenghthen cooperation with Uzbekistan in
security reinforcement, countering crimes, human tranfficing.
OSCE Secretary General held other meetings in several ministries and organisations as well.
(Source: UzA news agency).
CULTURE
In Perpetual Motion
The Youth Theater of Uzbekistan gets ready for THEATRE.UZ/2013
Not getting regained from those happy excitements experienced by the participants of the project of
the 3rd International Theater Festival at the closing ceremony of the 7th Art Week Style.Uz in Tashkent,
they have been plunged into the preparations to the next, the 4th International Theater Festival that is
organized under the assistance of the Fund Forum.
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Throbbing, as the source of perpetual energy for creative enthusiasm, a key ‘stem of activity’ of the
theater, the Honored Worker of Arts of Uzbekistan, art director Nabi Kayumovich Abdurahmonov, even to
the close of the day, is still full of energy and constantly on the move within the walls of his favorite
brainchild – the theater.
Waiting patiently for my turn to interview the master, I observe how he checks the beginning of a
play, gives some instructions to costume designers, and then, making gestures talks inspiringly about new
projects with stage designers. In short, he is able to note and keep an eye on everything happening within
the theater.
Before our conversation, he politely notifies me that the interview will be with some interruptions as
he should also watch the process on the stage. The interview starts keenly, as like he has been doing nothing
by then. So much energy in this person!
Nabi Kayumovich, how do you cope with this tempo? From where do you get so much energy?
“This is such a notion as ‘book’ theater. It was a model of theater we were taught at the Institute,
what and how it should be like. Yet, with adjustments of life and circumstances, a real theater exists. And, I
can say that coincidence of these two notions in life, and, probably, a perpetual moving forward helps us
getting closer to high ideals, and we should not stop even for a minute. It is impossible to gain everything,
however, we have to do what we consider important each day, from day to day, and that is the strategy.”
Congratulations on the successful completion of the 3rd International Theater Festival. What does
give the three-year experience of working within the festival to you and your theater?
“The international theater process exists, and theaters in each country have their own path and
worldview. It is wonderful, yet to partake in International festivals beyond Uzbekistan means only partially
‘plunge into’ the common theater movement. And, it is quite different to ‘bring in’ this process here, to the
republic. We could not take our whole color abroad, all those richness of the national identity of the Uzbek
culture and art. It is impossible to put into several cases the adequate notion about the whole versatility of
our country with its heritage, cultural and universal values.
In a word, organizing the festival within the country, we not only gain invaluable experience, but all
those involved could feel and appreciate the incredible potential and diversity of our theater phenomenon.
He we understand that we go on one big way of art. I do appreciate the helping hand of the country, the
Forum of Culture and Arts of Uzbekistan Foundation that supported me in my beginnings and gave birth to
the Festival, which turned to have so many prospects for the creative youth and art workers.”
What is the key goal of the work of the Festival within the Art Week Style.Uz?
“The goal of the International Theater Festival in Uzbekistan is not the display of achievements, but
the process.
The main thing is that our youth could get involved in it fully, understand and see it from inside, up
to technical details in making a play, as the art object, and comparing their work with the work of colleagues
from foreign countries.
Conducting workshops, joint meetings in the process, sharing information and experience – all this is
important.” (Source: Uzbekistan Today newspaper)
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