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Performance-Based Budgeting – Concepts, Country Cases and Sectoral Application training

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Performance-Based Budgeting (PBB) – Concepts, Country Cases and Sectoral Application (Education and Health) training workshop was held from 1 to 4 May 2008 in "Avenue Park" Recreation zone.

New Tax Code of Uzbekistan: Ways for Improvement

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

A meeting of the Expert Council of the Business Forum for Fiscal Policy Improvement of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan dedicated to the subject New Tax Code of Uzbekistan: Ways for Improvement was held in the conference hall of the Poytaxt Hotel on June 6, 2008.

Study Tour on “French experience of Budget system reform on central and local levels”

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Study Tour on “French experience of Budget system reform on central and local levels” was held during October 5-12, 2010 in Paris and Chalons-en-Champagne province (France) for experts of regional financial departments of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The United Nations Development Programme “Budget System Reform in Uzbekistan” Project and Agency for Assistance to the Development and Exchange of Economic and Financial Technologies (ADETEF, France) co-hosted this Study Tour.

Improving tax legislation of Uzbekistan in line with International experience

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

An international expert, official of the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the French Republic visited Tashkent on January 23-28, 2008. The visit was arranged with the support of the French Agency for International Technical Cooperation, Economic Mission of the French Embassy in Uzbekistan and joint Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan Project of the Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan and United Nations Development Programme.

Application of mid-term budget planning and performance based budgeting in Slovakia: lessons learned and findings for Uzbekistan

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

The workshop was held in the conference hall of the NSMC business center on February 20 by the joint Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan Project of the United Nations Development Programme, Ministry of Finance and State Tax Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Main Dimensions of Risk Analysis and Software Development

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

A roundtable titled Main Dimensions of Risk Analysis and Software Development was held in the conference hall of the Radisson SAS Hotel on September 25, 2008.

Mandatory Insurance of Employer’s Civil Liability

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

On March 5, 2008, a roundtable dedicated to the discussion of the draft law on Mandatory Insurance of Employer’s Civil Liability was held in the conference hall of the NMSC Business Center.

Property and personal income taxation: French experience and its application possibilities in further reforms of tax policy and administration in Uzbekistan

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

On June 20, 2008 seminar “Property and personal income taxation: French experience and its application possibilities in further reforms of tax policy and administration in Uzbekistan” took place in the conference hall of the "Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent" hotel.

Workshop on Specific Aspects of Insurance Business

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

A workshop titled Specific Aspects of Insurance Business: Features of Insuring Entrepreneurial Risks, Actuary Services, and Taxation was held in Tashkent on July 4-6, 2008. The roundtable was hosted by joint Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan Project of the United Nations Development Programme and Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan.

In focus: further development of accounting and audit in Uzbekistan

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

A roundtable on actual issues of accounting and audit in conditions of economic liberalization was held in Tashkent on June 27, 2008. The roundtable was co-hosted by UNDP's "Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan" Project implemented jointly with the Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan in partnership with USAID Development of Accounting and CIPA Programme Project.

Off-site tax control: opportunities and prospects

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

On July 11, 2008, roundtable titled "Principles of Off-site Control: Opportunities and Prospects" was held in Tashkent.
The round table was hosted by UNDP's "Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan" Project implemented jointly with the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan in partnership with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Study Tour to the Czech Republic on Improvement of Tax System and Development of Tax Counseling Institutions

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

In mid-November 2008 the delegation of Uzbekistan consisting of the representatives of the Ministry of Finance, the Chamber of the Tax Consultants and the Association of the Teachers of Business Disciplines of Uzbekistan went on the study tour to learn the experience of the Czech Republic in the tax reforms and development of tax counseling institutions.

Implementation of Program method in budget planning and execution”

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

A workshop titled “Implementation of Program method in budget planning and execution” was held at the Treasury of the Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan on November 27-28, 2008.

Technologies of handling claims in insurance companies

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

On November 18, 2008, a seminar-training "Technologies of handling claims in insurance companies" was held in the conference hall of "Poytaht" hotel, dedicated to improving the practice of considering insurance claims in insurance companies.

Tax counseling in Uzbekistan:Challenges and development prospects

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

On December 5, 2008, a meeting of the Expert Council of Business Forum for Improvement of Fiscal Policy dedicated to the subject Tax Counseling in Uzbekistan: Challenges and Development Prospects
was held in the Uchkuduk conference hall of the Poytakht Business Center.

Business Taxation: Implication, problems and perspectives

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

On February 13, 2009 there will be meeting of the Experts’ Council of Business Forum on improvement of the fiscal policy on “Business taxation: implication, problems and perspectives” at the Conference Hall of Youth House in Samarkand.

Training methods and development of pedagogical instruments for enhancing the qualification of employees of public finance institutions

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Training seminar on “Training methods and development of pedagogical instruments for enhancing the qualification of employees of public finance institutions” is held during March 18-24, 2009 in the conference-hall of “Rovshan” hotel.

Training on implementation of International tax agreements on avoidance of double taxation

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

During March 30-April 3, 2009 a mission of an international expert on the issues of implementation of international tax agreements on avoidance of double taxation Mr. Daniel Luthi is being held in Tashkent. The visit was organized with support from the joint project of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United Nations Development Program “Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan”.

Training seminar on “Interbudgetary transfers”

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Training seminar on “Interbudgetary transfers” was held during May 14-16 in the “Avenue Park” recreation zone.

Round table to discuss the draft Law “On Medical Insurance”

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Round table to discuss the draft Law “On Medical Insurance” was held on May 26, 2009 in the conference hall of “Grand Mir” hotel in Tashkent.

The issues of accounting and auditing under the conditions of overcoming the consequences of the global financial crisis

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Round table on “The issues on accounting and auditing under the conditions of overcoming the consequences of the global financial crisis” was held during May 22, 2009 in the “Silk Road” Conference-hall of the “Dedeman” hotel in Tashkent.

Adult education methodology, implementation of interactive methods and technologies in education process

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

The training on “Adult education methodology, implementation of interactive methods and technologies in education process” was held during June 1-5, 2009 in the Training Center under the Ministry of Finance.
The United Nations Development Programme “Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan” Project in partnership with the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, co-hosted the event.

International consultant mission

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

During mission in June 8-19, 2009 the international consultant Mr. Andreas Reinsch will conduct a needs assessment to improve the qualification and training processes at the Training center under the Ministry of Finance. The mission is organized with support of the United Nations Development Programme “Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan” Project in partnership with the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Seminars on new approaches of tax administration

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Two seminars ‘Tax legislation, tax administration and tax prosecution’ and “Off-site control, conducting financial and tax reports analysis” took place in the conference hall of "S-Namangan" hotel in Namangan on June 8-12, 2009. The seminars were hosted by International Finance Corporation, and UNDP Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan Project.

Mission of the international consultant on methodology and organization of DACUM seminars

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

During June 8-19 mission the international consultant Mr. Andreas Reinsch conducted a needs assessment to improve the qualification and training processes at the Training center under the Ministry of Finance. The mission was organized with support of the United Nations Development Programme “Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan” Project in partnership with the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The experience of legal entities’ taxation in France: VAT and income (revenue) tax

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

During June 17-19, 2009 a mission of an international consultants, the representative of the Agency for Assistance to the Development and exchange of Economic and Financial Technologies (ADETEF) Mr. Guy Maugier and Mr. Paul Touzet is being held in Tashkent. The visit was organized with support from the joint project of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United Nations Development Program “Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan”.

Mission of the international consultant on methodology and organization of DACUM seminars

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Perspectives of mutual insurance development

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

On July 17, 2009 a round table on discussing the analytical note “Perspectives of mutual insurance development” will be held in “Grand Mir” hotel.
The purpose of the round table is practical discussion of the international experience of introducing mutual insurance and preconditions of mutual insurance development in Uzbekistan.

Seminars on tax administration

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Two seminars, “Tax legislation, tax administration and tax prosecution” and “Off-site control, conducting financial and tax reports analysis” took place in the conference hall of “Ravshan” hotel in Tashkent on 21-22 July and “Grand Orzu” hotel on July 22-25, 2009, respectively. The seminars were held for the State Tax Department and State tax inspections of Tashkent region, and were hosted by International Finance Corporation, UNDP Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan Project, and the State Tax Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Training with participation of the International Consultant on “Curriculum Development, Trainee monitoring and Evaluation of the Training Center under the Ministry of Finance”

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

During July 20-24 the mission of the international consultant Ms. Joeena Simpson took place as a part of the capacity building initiative to improve the qualification and training processes at the Training Center under the Ministry of Finance. Within the program of the mission, Ms. Simpson conducted training on “Curriculum Development, Trainee Monitoring and Evaluation” for the instructors of the Center and the related Higher Education Institutions involved in the professional training of public finance specialists. The mission was organized with the support of the United Nations Development Programme “Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan” Project in partnership with the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Seminars on new approaches of tax administration

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Two seminars ‘Tax legislation, tax administration and tax prosecution’ and “Off-site control, conducting financial and tax reports analysis” took place in the conference hall of "Grand Orzu” hotel in Tashkent on 13-17 July, 2009. The seminars were hosted by International Finance Corporation, and UNDP Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan Project.

Round table to discuss the analytical note on “Development perspectives of mutual insurance sector”

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Round table to discuss the analytical note on “Development perspectives of mutual insurance sector” was held on July 17, 2009 in the conference hall of “Grand Mir” hotel in Tashkent.

Seminars on new approaches of tax administration

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Two seminars, “Off-site control, conducting financial and tax reports analysis” and “Tax legislation, tax administration and tax prosecution” were held in the conference hall of “Nasaf Travel” hotel in Karshi city on September 22-25, 2009. The seminars were held for the State Tax Administration and Tax Inspections of Kashkadarya region, and were hosted by International Finance Corporation, UNDP Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan Project, and the State Tax Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Seminars on new approaches of tax administration

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Two seminars, “Tax legislation, tax administration and tax prosecution” and “Off-site control, conducting financial and tax reports analysis” were held in the conference halls of Republican “Culture and enlightenment” Center in Gulistan on August 11-15, 2009. The seminars were held for the State Tax Administration and Tax Inspections of Syrdarya region, and were hosted by International Finance Corporation, UNDP Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan Project, and the State Tax Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Seminars on new approaches of tax administration

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Two seminars, “Off-site control, conducting financial and tax reports analysis” and “Tax legislation, tax administration and tax prosecution” were held in the conference hall of State Tax Department of Djizak region and conference hall of restaurant “Afruz” in Djizak city on august 25-29, 2009. The seminars were held for the State Tax Administration and Tax Inspections of Djizak region, and were hosted by International Finance Corporation, UNDP Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan Project, and the State Tax Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Seminars on new approaches of tax administration

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Two seminars, “Off-site control, conducting financial and tax reports analysis” and “Tax legislation, tax administration and tax prosecution” were held in the conference hall of “Semurg” hotel in Bukhara city on September 8-12, 2009. The seminars were held for the State Tax Administration and Tax Inspections of Bukhara region, and were hosted by International Finance Corporation, UNDP Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan Project, and the State Tax Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan..

Seminars on new approaches of tax administration

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Two seminars, “Off-site control, conducting financial and tax reports analysis” and “Tax legislation, tax administration and tax prosecution” were held in the conference hall of “Meridian” hotel in Termez city on October 5-9, 2009. The seminars were held for the State Tax Administration and Tax Inspections of Surkhandarya region, and were hosted by International Finance Corporation, UNDP Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan Project, and the State Tax Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Seminar on the introduction of the new software product in tax administration

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Seminar on “Off-site control and risk analysis by means of software product” was held in the conference hall of “Orient Star” hotel in Samarkand on September 24, 2009. The seminar was held for the State Tax Administration and Tax Inspections of Samarkand region, and was hosted by International Finance Corporation, UNDP Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan Project, and the State Tax Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

International conference: “Enhancing the quality of accounting and audit in the conditions of overcoming the consequences of global financial-economic crisis”

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

International conference titled “Enhancing the quality of accounting and audit in the conditions of overcoming the consequences of global financial and economic crisis” was held on October 8-9, 2009 in “Poytaht” Business Center, in Tashkent. The conference was jointly organized by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, UNDP “Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan” Project, and the Association of Teachers of Business Disciplines of Uzbekistan.

Seminars on new approaches of tax administration

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Two seminars, “Off-site control, conducting financial and tax reports analysis” and “Tax legislation, tax administration and tax prosecution” were held in the conference hall of “Jipek Joly” hotel in Nukus city on October 12-16, 2009. The seminars were held for the State Tax Administration and Tax Inspections of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, and were hosted by International Finance Corporation, UNDP Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan Project, and the State Tax Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Training on application of tax treaties and methods of struggle against International tax evasion

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Within the framework of the second phase of the mission of an international expert Mr. Daniel Luthi, a training on the issues of implementation of international tax treaties and methods of prevention of tax evasion was held in Tashkent on October 19-23, 2009. The visit was organized by the joint project of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United Nations Development Programme, “Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan”.

Master-classes on the application of International Auditing Standards (IAS)

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Master-classes (trainings) on the application of International Auditing Standards (IAS) were held on November 2-3, 2009 in the conference-hall of the “Dedeman” hotel in Tashkent. The master-classes were hosted by Mr. Alain Dorison, Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Finance of France, within the framework of cooperation between the United Nations Development Programme and International Technical Assistance Agency of the French Ministry of Economy, Industry and Employment (ADETEF). The event was organized by the joint Project of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United Nations’ Development Programme “Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan”.

Seminar on the introduction of the new software product in tax administration

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Seminar on “Off-site control and risk analysis by means of software product” was held in the conference hall of “Youth Center” in Andijan on November 13, 2009. The seminar was held for the State Tax Administration and Tax Inspections of Andijan region, and was hosted by International Finance Corporation, UNDP Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan Project, and the State Tax Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Roundtable on improvement of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On budgetary system”

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

A roundtable on improvement of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On budgetary system” was held on November 20, 2009 in the conference-hall of the “Grand Mir” hotel in Tashkent. The event was organized by the joint Project of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United Nations’ Development Programme “Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan”.

Roundtable to discuss analytical notes on insurance system

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Round table to discuss the analytical notes on “Current state, problems and development perspectives of the catastrophical risks insurance system in Uzbekistan” and “Regulatory impact assessment in insurance market” was held on November 25, 2009, in the conference hall of “Grand Mir” hotel in Tashkent. The roundtable was organized by the joint project of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United Nations Development Programme, “Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan” Project.

Development and monitoring of indicators of the effectiveness of budgetary programs

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

A seminar on “Development and monitoring of indicators of the effectiveness of budgetary programs (in the example of healthcare and education)”, was held on November 25-26, 2009 in the conference-hall of “Grand Mir” hotel in Tashkent. The event was organized by the joint Project of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United Nations’ Development Programme “Public Finance Reform in Uzbekistan”.

Training on “Budget System and Budget Process: World Experience and National Practice”

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Training on “Budget System and Budget Process: World Experience and National Practice” was held during November 18-19, 2010 in the "Kizilkum" conference-hall of the "Poytakht" Business Centre.

The training was co-hosted by the UNDP’s “Budget System Reform in Uzbekistan” Project and International Monetary Fund in partnership with the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Training on “Benefits from transition to the Performance based Budgeting: international experience”

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Training on “Benefits from transition to the Performance based Budgeting: international experience” was held during November 25-26, 2010 in the conference room of “Grand Orzu” Hotel.

The training was co-hosted by the United Nations Development Programme’s “Budget System Reform in Uzbekistan” Project and International Monetary Fund in partnership with the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Workshop in Turkey on “Budget system reforms experience of Turkey”

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Workshop in Turkey on “Budget system reforms experience of Turkey” was held during November 28-December 4, 2010 in Ankara, for the experts of regional financial departments of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Trainees' Control?

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

At last on February 26, 2011 at the Conference room of Grand Mir Hotel the Training on undertaking initial, intermediate and final control of the trainees of the Training Center under the Ministry of Finance has been held jointly with UNDP “Budget System Reform in Uzbekistan” Project and Market Skills Development Center (MSDC).

UNDP efforts are remarkable

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

The month hasn’t passed since UNDP’s “Budget System Reform in Uzbekistan” Project suggested to introduce at TFI a new course on Public Procurements, and the initiative has given its results.

Do you know how to enhance the Ministry of Finance spesialists capacity?

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

One week seminar on “Interbudgetary relations: foreign and Uzbekistan experience” was held during March 28-April 1, 2011 in the conference room of “Rovshan” Hotel for the Ministry of Finance specialists and the trainers of the Training Center under the Ministry of Finance.

Strategic planning at the level of Ministries and budget recipients

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Round table on “Methodical base for designing development strategies of ministries” was held on April 27, 2011 at the conference room of Grand Mir Hotel with participation of key ministries, national and international organizations.

How to predict revenue?

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

An important prerequisite for local budget stability is enhancing revenue base, which needs the implementation of more exact and quality revenue forecasting methods. In this context UNDP’s “Budget System Reform in Uzbekistan” Project is assisting in further improvement of planning the local budget and interbudgetary relations systems. This in turn leads to the effective allocation and use of public resources.

Theory and practice of Mid-term budgeting framework

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

UNDP’s “Budget System Reform in Uzbekistan” Project jointly with IMF and ADETEF has conducted a training on “Mid-term budgeting framework: theory and practice” aimed at capacity enhancement of Ministry of Finance personnel as well as trainers of the Training Centre under the Ministry of Finance.

Building skills to promote reforms in public financial management in Uzbekistan

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

UNDP's “Budget System Reform in Uzbekistan” Project and the Ministry of Finance have conducted training aimed at increasing the qualifications and teaching skills of trainers of the Training Centre under the Ministry of Finance.

Better transparency of Public Finance System

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

UNDP within its “Budget System Reform in Uzbekistan” Project takes part in the development of the Budget Code.

Learning International Experience for implementing reforms

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

On July 11-20, 2011 UNDP's "Budget System Reform in Uzbekistan" Project organized a study tour to Czech Republic on Budget System Reform Experience for 14 representatives of the MInistry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Key to stability of the country’s fiscal policy

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

Within the framework of the plan of works on assistance rendering on the further perfection of budget system of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and also capacity building of experts of financial sphere of the country in October has been organized the study tour for specialists of territorial financial bodies of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Slovenia which has extensive positive experience in budget planning sphere.

Issues of improvement of the public procurement system in the spotlight of national experts

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:40 +0500

A round table discussion on ‘Public procurement: current status and ways of improvement’ gathered the representatives of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, ministries, agencies, international organisations and businesses in at the Hotel Dedeman (Tashkent), on the 24thof November.