IsDB intends to allocate funds for school construction and renovation in Uzbekistan

Minister of Pre-School and School Education Khilola Umarova met with Muhammad Mirzai Kahagi, Head of Education Department of Central Asia Regional Office of the Islamic Development Bank, Lina Beneteh, Regional Manager of Global Education Cooperation (GPE) and Munir Mammadzade, Head of UNICEF Office in Uzbekistan.

During the meeting, the sides identified main tasks and plans on the use of funds allocated by the Islamic Development Bank. As a result of negotiations it was decided that the Islamic Development Bank will allocate funds to repair schools, build new schools and sport halls.

Additional funding from GPE is also envisaged for this sphere. Currently, the number of schools in need of renovation is 1,250.