The prestigious international forum focused on the development of Islamic finance across the CIS countries, the improvement of the regulatory and legal framework, and the training of highly qualified professionals in the field. The event brought together regulators, representatives of international financial institutions, academics, and industry experts.
During the forum, Azamat Abdullayev, Head of Division at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, delivered a presentation titled “Islamic Finance Education and Human Capital Development in Uzbekistan: Building the Foundation for Sustainable Industry Growth.”
In his presentation, he outlined a five-pillar strategic approach to developing human capital in Islamic finance in Uzbekistan, focusing on:
Within the framework of the forum, Uzbekistan’s reforms aimed at advancing Islamic finance education and human capital development received high recognition from international participants.
In addition, Azamat Abdullayev held bilateral meetings with representatives of international financial institutions and leading universities to discuss prospective areas of cooperation, including the development of academic programs in Islamic finance, professional development for faculty members, and the introduction of internationally recognized certification systems.