Tashkent (TDI): The European Union (EU) has successfully concluded a series of capacity-building trainings for nearly 60 civil society organizations (CSOs) across Uzbekistan.
These sessions were designed to strengthen project management skills, enhance monitoring and evaluation capabilities, and promote gender-inclusive initiatives within the local civil society sector.
This initiative reflects the EU’s broader commitment to supporting Uzbekistan’s social development efforts, empowering local organizations to spearhead sustainable change.
The training programs were specifically tailored for national and regional CSOs, focusing on practical skills necessary for effective project leadership.
“These hands-on trainings were developed to equip CSOs with essential tools for efficient project management, blending international best practices with an understanding of local needs,” stated Doniyor Kuchkarov, Project Manager at the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan.
He noted that the strong interest from both established and emerging organizations underscores the importance of such programs in fostering sustainable and inclusive social development.
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Conducted in Tashkent, Ferghana, and Samarkand, the one-day trainings were facilitated by international and EU experts.
They covered essential methodologies, including Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) and Theory of Change (ToC), enabling participants to adapt their strategies to meet evolving challenges.
A significant portion of the training emphasized gender responsiveness, ensuring that projects developed by CSOs are inclusive and address the diverse needs of communities.
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The participating CSOs represented a broad spectrum of sectors vital to Uzbekistan’s development, encompassing education, social protection, women’s rights, health advocacy, youth development, civil society, and media freedom.
Moreover, some organizations also concentrated on environmental protection, sustainability, and agricultural innovation.
Farkhund Yousafzai is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
