Uzbekistan creates new system of selecting prospective public servants

The document said that Uzbekistan will create a system for selecting promising managerial personnel, as well as facilitating the continuous growth of their professional competence in the system of state and economic management bodies, local executive bodies and other state bodies and organizations.

According to the decree, the republican contest for selection of perspective managerial staff “Tarakkiyot” will be held once in three years in the country.

Citizens of Uzbekistan between the ages of 30 and 45, who have a basic higher education and have at least three years of experience working in a leading position in the relevant field, can take part in the competition.

The head of Uzbekistan has formed a republican commission for holding the contest, its working body is the Academy of Public Administration.

Participants of the contest who work in state organizations, for the period of participation in the contest, retain their position and average monthly salary.

Winners of the competition are paid a one-time cash reward of 50 minimum salaries, and the remaining finalists - 25 minimum salaries.

The remaining finalists of the competition are included in the reserve of management personnel in the relevant field.

Winners of the competition are trained on three-month courses. They will also be trained in specialized organizations abroad.

The document said that graduates of courses will be appointed to senior positions in state organizations in the relevant areas.