As part of "ICT Week Uzbekistan 2024", the Ministry of Digital Technologies, in partnership with the National Agency for Social Protection, organized an event focused on enhancing the social integration of persons with disabilities and providing them with employment opportunities in the IT sector for the first time.

The main objective of the event was to introduce people with disabilities to opportunities in the IT field and to inform them about available positions in the Ministry of Digital Technologies and its affiliated organizations.

In February 2024, on the initiative of the President of Uzbekistan, a new system to support the employment of people with disabilities was launched. Under this system, 21,000 people are expected to find employment through cooperation with government agencies and commercial banks.
Kamola Sobirova, Advisor to the Minister of Digital Technologies, inaugurated the event, emphasizing the significance of the initiative. Dilfuzabegim Rozmetova, Advisor to the Director of the National Social Protection Agency, reinforced this message, highlighting the importance of implementing coordinated efforts across regions to enhance inclusion initiatives.

Later, motivational speakers from the “Matonat School”, Murodbek Jigitov and Mirali Ghiyasov, shared their views and ongoing projects. During the plenary session, discussions focused on changing societal attitudes towards people with disabilities, increasing inclusion in social institutions, and ensuring inclusive digital education and employment opportunities.

Participants received information on strategies to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, as well as insights into IT job vacancies and career prospects. Companies and individuals with special abilities also shared their experiences.

At the conclusion of the event, participants discussed expanding cooperative networks and finalizing the action plan for future initiatives.