Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers “On the creation of a Center for Strengthening Communities and Social Welfare” was adopted.

With the founding of the National Social Security Agency under the President and the School of Social Work of Columbia University (USA), the Center for Strengthening Communities and Social Well-Being is being created.

Main tasks of the Center are:

- conducting research in the field of social protection and mental health of the population, as well as developing relevant proposals;

- establishment and strengthening of an academic system that meets international standards in the field of social work;

development and launch of programs to resolve social protection problems.

To support the work of the Center, a corresponding department will be opened at Columbia University.

In addition, the Aqlvoy TV channel is responsible for free placement of social videos ordered by the Agency in the amount of 7% of airtime.