EU funded Project Management Training Programme MTP Capacity

EU funded Project “Management Training Programme (MTP) Capacity Building for Small and Medium Enterprise Management in Uzbekistan” Turin 10 June 2015 Alisher Juraev, Ph. D Senior Advisor This project is financed by the European Union 1 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

The Consortium The MTP Project is been implementing by a consortium, led by European Profiles S. A. , Greece. This project is financed by the European Union 2 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Project funding The MTP project is funded by the European Union This project is financed by the European Union 3 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Beneficiaries, partners and their contribution in Uzbekistan The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the primary beneficiary of the project, undertaking the role of project partner and contributing to implementation through provision of in-kind logistical, technical support and training facilities. Other local Business Support Organisations are beneficiaries of the project as well. This project is financed by the European Union 4 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

The objective The specific objective of the project is to increase the stock of qualified and competent entrepreneurs and managers (human capital) able to effectively start up and manage local SMEs and ensure their sustainable development in a long-term perspective. This project is financed by the European Union 5 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Main Components, Target Groups Component 1 • Training of managers from Uzbekistan through internships in EU countries This project is financed by the European Union 6 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

The aim of Internships Programme is to increase the management skills of Uzbek Managers, by • learning about modern and European management methods and exchanging experience with their EU colleagues and • building up business relations with new EU business partners. This project is financed by the European Union 7 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Main Components, Target Groups How and for whom? • Training and internships for Uzbek managers/entrepreneurs from Small and Medium Enterprises; • Training and internships for Uzbek experts from Business Support Organizations (Chambers of Commerce and Industry, other business associations and organisations) (min. 135 internship participants) This project is financed by the European Union 8 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Main Components, Target Groups Component 2 • Local capacity building through a “Train the Trainers” programme This project is financed by the European Union 9 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Main Components, Target Groups How and for whom? • Capacity building through a “Train the Trainers (To. T)” programme for experts from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan and other Uzbek Business Support Organizations; • Capacity building through a “Train the Trainers (To. T)” programme for freelance trainers and consultants. This project is financed by the European Union 10 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Two fold Intervention Enterprise level Development of agents of change Ensuring sustainability of change System level This project is financed by the European Union 11 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Main Components Component 1 • Training of managers from Uzbekistan through internships in EU countries This project is financed by the European Union 12 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Selection of Uzbek Managers for Internships in EU countries The plan is to select and 135 Uzbek Managers for Internships of in EU countries till May 2016. 115 managers from SME 20 Managers from Business Support Organisations (55 managers have been selected) The project intends to select the best Uzbek managers from the following sectors of economy. This project is financed by the European Union 13 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Selection Procedure – Internships Eligible Sectors 1 Agriculture (animal, poultry and fish farming) 2 Manufacture of food products and beverages, including fruit and vegetable processing and including wine production based on local natural raw material (Except strong alcoholic beverages, beer and ethyl alcohol) 3 Clothing manufacturing (accessories, textile, etc) 4 Manufacture of leather products 5 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products This project is financed by the European Union 14 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Selection Procedure – Internships Eligible Sectors 6 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products 7 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n. e. c. Manufacture of computer, electrical and optical 8 products, including, according to smart house (or home) Manufacture of electrical machinery and 9 equipment Manufacture of radio, television and 10 communication equipment and apparatus This project is financed by the European Union 15 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Selection Procedure – Internships Eligible Sectors Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and 11 semi-trailers 12 Manufacture of other transport equipment 13 Manufacture of furniture 14 Recycling 15 Manufacture of construction materials 16 Pharmaceutics This project is financed by the European Union 16 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Selection Procedure – Internships Eligible Sectors Alternative energy sources (biogas, solar and 17 wind energy) Transport, storage and logistics, Tourism 18 Agencies 19 Business and management consultancy 20 Information technologies 21 Engineering and architecture 22 Construction This project is financed by the European Union 17 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Selection Procedure for Internships SME Eligible Criteria N o Name of Criterion 1. Sector 2. Ownership 3. Staff Headcount Good English and/or other EU 4. language speaking managers 5. Disciplined tax payer This project is financed by the European Union Range / Definition MTP Target Sectors 100% Private owned (min. 80% of equity belongs to Uzbek citizens) min. 5 – max. 200 The company should have good English and/or other EU language speaking Managers Having fulfilled obligations to tax authorities 18 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Selection procedure – Internships SME Managers Eligible Criteria No 1. Name of Criterion Citizen of Uzbekistan 2. General working experience min. 4 years 3. Experience in Managerial position in current company min. 2 years 4. University Degree 5. Language capabilities 6. Managerial position At least 3 people reporting to him 7. Internet – Computer skills This project is financed by the European Union Range / Definition min. Bachelor Degree Good command of English (or the language spoken in EU destination country/company) Middle to Top level Good user 19 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Documents to be submitted in addition to the application form 1. Registration certificate of the Company and latest version of company charter; 2. Certificate confirming that the company does not have any obligations against tax authorities; 3. Certificate from HR department of the company confirming the number of employees; 4. Passport copy of the candidate; 5. Copy of the University Diploma of the candidate; 6. Certificate(s) proving the general working experience of minimum 4 years; 7. Certificate from HR department of the company confirming candidate’s position and his/her managerial experience of minimum 2 years (with at least 3 people reporting to her/him). This project is financed by the European Union 20 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Selection Process - Assessment Interviews 1 st stage: Assessment of the candidates based on received application form and additional documents. The shortlisted candidates will be contacted for invitation to the interview. 2 nd stage: Interview for shortlisted candidates in the first stage. The following criteria are taken as a basis for evaluation during the interview for shortlisted candidates: 1. Communication skills of the candidate in required language (English or other EU language); 2. Clear and rational justification of the subject of the internship; 3. Applicant’s personal development and company’s development plans. This project is financed by the European Union 21 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Selection of Managers Entrepreneurs and BSO Experts - Internships • 4 Calls for Applications - Public Invitations • 55 Managers are selected (mid April 2015) This project is financed by the European Union 22 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Selection of Managers Entrepreneurs and BSO Experts - Internships • Calls for Applications in 2015 • Calls for Applications in 2016 This project is financed by the European Union 23 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Cost of Participation in the training activities and internships of this MTP Project is free of charge for all participants from Uzbekistan. All expenses related to travel costs*, accommodation in EU countries, visas and insurance of interns are covered by the MTP Project. *Apart from 400 Euros to be paid by participants This project is financed by the European Union 24 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

When and for how long? • Duration of the MTP Project , August 2013 - August 2016. • Three waves of internships : 2014, 2015, 2016. • Duration of internships will be from 2 to 4 (5) weeks. This project is financed by the European Union 25 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

MTP Project and EU Companies How the EU funded MTP project in Uzbekistan can assist the EU companies? This project is financed by the European Union 26 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

EU funded MTP Project in Uzbekistan • MTP Project with high skilled local staff and experts from EU will operate in Uzbekistan till August 2016 • The office of MTP project is located in the CCI of Uzbekistan • MTP project in cooperation with CCIU will select the interns from Uzbekistan for Internships in EU companies This project is financed by the European Union 27 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

EU funded MTP Project in Uzbekistan • EU potential host companies can ask MTP Project to select interns for them. • The interns will be the best managers from the most perspective companies in Uzbekistan. This project is financed by the European Union 28 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Internships’ benefits After, internship. . … is not just a for Intern. • Intern already knows your organization and your expectations • You, in turn, are familiar with his/her style of work, strengths, work ethics and interpersonal skills. This project is financed by the European Union 29 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

…. . Internships often lead to something more! This project is financed by the European Union 30 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

MTP project as a platform to expand your business EU funded MTP project in Uzbekistan is a platform to expand your business in Uzbekistan, Central Asia & other CIS countries This project is financed by the European Union 31 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

This project is financed by the European Union 32 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

MTP is a platform to expand your business in Uzbekistan and Central Asia How can you use MTP to develop business relations with Uzbek companies? Companies from European Union interested in development of business relation with enterprises from Uzbekistan can use the Internships programme of the MTP project by hosting managers from Uzbekistan for 2 -4 weeks. When? Junel 2015 – June 2016 This project is financed by the European Union 33 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

What are the actual benefits for EU Companies? EU Companies participating in the programme, by hosting Uzbek managers will have the opportunity to: • Network, build strong new business partnerships and mutual trust, which is the most significant aspect of business in Uzbekistan and Central Asia; • Get information about their sector in Uzbekistan (current situation, trends of development, competition etc. ); • Open a new emerging market for your goods and/or services; • Discover new markets - Learn about Uzbekistan and CIS markets and expand their business opportunities; • Access to another Central Asia and CIS markets via existing networks of the partner company (from which the intern comes) in Uzbekistan; This project is financed by the European Union 34 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

What are the actual benefits for EU Companies? • Work with an energetic and motivated manager or entrepreneur who can contribute to your business as a "fresh eye" on your business; • Discuss the possibilities of development of certain activities of your business Interact with managers or entrepreneurs from companies in Uzbekistan and discover opportunities to collaborate with them; • Create bilateral business, export , import and investment opportunities, potential for joint manufacturing, subcontracting and other projects. …. and Your possible future partner is familiar with the management of your business; This project is financed by the European Union 35 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

MTP Managers looking for business partner in Italy First name of the manager Full name of the company Sector of Economy Last name of the manager "Magma. Group"Ventumplus http: //ventumplus. com/aboutus Manufacture of construction materials, different paints Mahmudov Asror Manufacture of food products LLC "Marwin Brands" and beverages, including wine www. dena. uz (juice producer) Aliev Ulugbek LLC "MARWIN BRANDS" Manufacture of food products www. dena. uz and beverages, including wine Ebrayev Nodir “HR Capital Consulting” Business and management Limited Liability Company consultancy www. hrc. uz Timbekova Sevara Kosimov Sardor Mega. Group Design Ltd. Information technologies www. megagroup. uz This project is financed by the European Union 36 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

MTP Managers looking for business partner in Italy Last name of the manager First name of the manager Manufacturing of individual protection clothing and BIG PROM SERVICE www. rtg. uz accessories, production of construction materials Sulaymonov Jakhongir Amaliy Aloqalar Binesi Information technologies Akhundjanov Aziz Promin-vest ltd Manufacture of furniture Jiemuratov Bekmurza Instroytorg NG Manufacture of paper boxes Ikramov Sherzod Full name of the company This project is financed by the European Union Sector of Economy 37 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

MTP Managers looking for business partner in Italy Full name of the company Sector of Economy Last name of the manager First name of the manager Majidov Pulat Mamasaidov Khusan Transport, storage and logistics "Trans Osiyo Logistika" Ltd (including travel agencies and www. transasia. com tour operators) "Deli Torg" Private Company Business and management www. deli. uz consultancy Toretto Group LLC (Trademark Dekos) Manufacture of leather products Mamasaidov Khasan www. dekos. uz "CHIRCHIK KOMMUNAL Manufacture of machinery and SERVIS" Ltd Saidov Otabek equipment n. e. c. www. chks-uz. com Fratelli Di Stile LTD Clothing manufacturing Kayumov Sherzod www. fratellicasa. uz (accessories, textile, etc) LLC "Solar Energy Products" Alternative energy sources Pirniyazov Paluaniyaz www. sep. uz (biogas, solar and wind energy) This project is financed by the European Union 38 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

MTP Managers looking for business partner in Italy Last name of the manager First name of the manager Manufacture of chemicals and LLC PROMXIM IMPEX chemical products (including www. bureaufranke. com cosmetics) Barnoyev Abbos Alternative energy sources (biogas, solar and wind energy) Abdullaev Elmurod Zero Soft Service www. zerosoft. uz Information technologies Askarov Otabek OLMOS BLOK LLC www. olmosblok. uz Manufacture of construction materials Abduvaliev Sherzod Manufacture of furniture Mukhamedov Karim Full name of the company LLC "EXO-Group" GARANT MEBEL OOO www. garantmebel. uz This project is financed by the European Union Sector of Economy 39 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

MTP Managers looking for business partner in Italy Full name of the company ISHQ TEXTIL ALFA GARANT www. pcigroup. uz Top Transport Tashkent www. taxiwifi. uz LLC "Zamonaviy Libos" www. facebook. com/iwshop "HAKYOR INTEL" COMPANY LIMITED Titan Bukhara www. titanbukhara. uz SHONBULOK SAZAN BALIKLARI Samarqand Nur Baraka Ltd. "TILLO DOMOR" www. tillodomor. uz This project is financed by the European Union Sector of Economy Last name of First name of the manager Manufacture of construction materials Business and management consultancy Transport, storage and logistics (including travel agencies and tour operators) Clothing manufacturing (accessories, textile, etc), atelier Manufacture of other transport equipment, wate management Construction, building of cool rooms and installation of refrigiration systmes Agriculture (animal, poultry and fish farming) Clothing manufacturing (accessories, textile, etc) Manufacture of food products and beverages, including wine, 40 manufacturing of cheese Ahmedov Umid Gaynulin Ildar Omanov Jonibek Isaeva Indira Nuritdinova Nodirakhon Sadullaev Ilhom Yakubov Aleksandr Nazarova Indira Sharipov Umarbek The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

How your company can participate in MTP in Uzbekistan Project? • Simply visit www. mtpeu. uz This project is financed by the European Union 41 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

This project is financed by the European Union 42 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

How an EU company can participate in MTP in Uzbekistan Project? and This project is financed by the European Union 43 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

This project is financed by the European Union 44 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium

Thank you for your attention!!! For more information - www. mtpeu. uz Grigorios KONTZOGLOU This project is financed by the European Union 45 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S. A. led consortium