Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) added $6.1 million in new funding to its ongoing Development Objective Grant Agreement (DOAG) with the Ministry of Preschool and School Education, raising the total amount invested in the DOAG to over $47 million.
This new funding demonstrates USAID’s long-term commitment to supporting the Ministry's comprehensive program for preschool and school education, aligning with Uzbekistan’s 2030 Development Strategy.
“Investing in education is an investment in a brighter future for everyone. By providing quality education we not only empower individuals with the skills and knowledge that they need, but also pave the way for a more prosperous, equitable, and stable society,” explains David Hoffman, USAID Mission Director in Uzbekistan. “Every dollar spent on education is a step toward building a better tomorrow for all," he added.
The new funding will bolster ongoing programs which support improving foundational skills for primary school students through inclusive education and equipping youth in Grades 8-11 with essential entrepreneurship and economic skills needed to secure jobs and participate in the economy of the future.
Since the signing of the DOAG agreement in 2019, USAID’s investments in Uzbekistan’s education sector have focused on enhancing early grade reading and math, improving English language fluency, advancing information and communications technology skills, and developing employability skills.
