South Korea Allocates $3.8 Mln to Develop Statistics in Uzbekistan

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A computerised system for interviewing respondents will be developed
The grant will help train the staff of the National Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan. Photo: Nick Brunner / Unsplash

South Korea has granted $3.8 mln to support the development of Uzbekistan’s statistical system through 2028, according to the country’s National Statistics Committee (UzStat).

The funding will be used to implement innovative digital technologies and international data collection and processing standards. One key initiative includes developing a computerised system for conducting interviews with respondents and integrating administrative data sources.

In addition, the grant will cover the procurement of new equipment and support international training programs for Uzbek statistical staff.

Kursiv Uzbekistan reports that Uzbekistan ranked 12th in the international Open Data Inventory (ODIN) ranking.

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