Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the presentation of proposals for the development of infrastructure and export of IT services on 22 February.

The corresponding instruction was given at a video conference meeting held at the Ministry of Digital Technologies on 20 December last year.

Today, the number of residents of the IT park has reached 1.7 thousand, employing 26 thousand people. The Uzbekistan 2030 Strategy envisages increasing the number of residents to 7.5 thousand, jobs to 100 thousand, as well as increasing the volume of exports in the industry to $5 billion.

For this purpose, it is proposed to introduce the “Zero Risk” program, aimed at widely attracting organizations exporting IT services to the regions. Enterprises participating in the program, based on the recommendation of the IT park, will be provided with unused government facilities free of charge for up to one year. After this period, a direct lease agreement is concluded. In addition, the IT park will provide technology and equipment for free use for up to one year.

A number of benefits are also provided for the development of the activities of these enterprises. Thus, up to 50 percent of the expenses of program participants for hiring and advanced training of workers will be compensated.

It is planned to implement the “Local to Global” program to assist domestic IT companies in entering the world market. Compensation is provided for up to 50 percent of expenses for these purposes, including participation in international exhibitions and inviting foreign experts.

The presentation also provides information about the “digital inclusion” project. Within its framework, youth, women and persons with disabilities will be trained in the skills of providing IT services. It is planned to create 9 thousand jobs, including providing employment for about 5 thousand women and people with disabilities.

In general, as a result of the “digital inclusion” project, 25 thousand people are expected to be provided with jobs.

The head of state approved these proposals and gave additional instructions.