"BestSoft – Uzbekistan-2008" was organized by IT Association of Uzbekistan and from the Government side was endorsed by Communication and Information Agency of Uzbekistan. Official partner of events was "ICT Policy" (ICTP) Project of United Nations Development Programme in Uzbekistan.

The exhibition was the significant event familiarizing the wide audience as well as professionals in the field of information technology with the practice of creating and implementing projects in the field of software development in the country. All the achievements and prospects of the software industry, designed for businesses, public institutions and population were demonstrated at the exhibition.

According to experts’ estimates, over 200 entities are working in software development and production business. The market’s value increased 1.6 times in last two years and now it comprises US$16 million.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Kyoko Postill said: "UNDP supports the promotion of the Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), because we strongly believe that it is a powerful tool to achieve the equitable and sustainable development of countries, which is our mandate.It is a good tool of knowledge sharing, which enhances local and global development opportunities, promote political accountability, and improve the delivery of basic services. It significantly enhances the development potential that can be used to build modern, competitive and versatile societies."

"Having said that, it is also obvious that, without careful approaches, certain groups may be left behind in this transition to knowledge societies, making it difficult to achieve universal and equitable development. Therefore, it is essential that we have solid ICT policies and fresh innovations to address the issue of digital divide," she added.

It is also significant fact that the Government contributes to promotion of ICT conducting the exhibition in the framework of World Information Society Day, proclaimed by a United Nations General Assembly resolution on 17 May. It displays aspiration to build people-centred, inclusive and development-oriented information society, where everyone can create, access, utilize and share information and knowledge.