In the framework of capacity building and promotion of free open source software FOSS there has been started training course “Linux OS administration” for trainers of Young Developers Training and Support Center. The training has been organized by UNDP “Assisting the government of Uzbekistan in formulation and implementation of ICT policy for development” (ICTP) project, Softline International and Young Developers Training and Support Center.

UNDP Project «Assisting the Government of Uzbekistan in the formulation and implementation of ICT for development policy» (ICTP) in collaboration with Tashkent University of Information Technologies (TUIT) has published a textbook “Information Technologies”. This book is the first specialized textbook on information technologies (IT) in Uzbek language. The textbook is a result of creative collaboration of ICTP Project and TUIT in the framework of development of modern learning materials and strengthening capacity building.

The Association of Enterprises and Organizations of Information Technologies of Uzbekistan (IT-association of Uzbekistan) and the Microsoft Corporation have signed the agreement on cooperation in the field of information technologies. The establishment of partnership aims introduction of new information technologies in Uzbekistan, development of a high-quality information and telecommunication infrastructure, and devloping and strengthening the contacts between public, state and commercial IT organizations.

The official ceremony of signing the Memorandum of Understanding between the partners of electronic management competence center under IT Association of Uzbekistan was held in Tashkent. Representatives of the Communication and Information Agency of Uzbekistan, United Nations Development Programme in Uzbekistan (represented by ICTP Project), heads of leading IT companies of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, as well as representatives of mass media took part in this event.

From February 1st to March 31st in the Uzbek segment of the Internet a competition in the framework of Women’s Internet Festival – 2007, devoted to the International Women's day, will be held. The main purpose of the event is to give opportunities to girls and women of Uzbekistan for acquaintance with information and communication technologies (ICTs) as well as the Internet. This is a second time competition, and it is worth to note, that in previous Festival, applications from over 150 participants were received from all corners of Uzbekistan. This event has attracted interest and attention of participants of different age categories. The Festival organizers are: Women’s Committee of Uzbekistan, United Nations Development Programme (UzSciNet and ICTP Projects), UN Informational Center, UzInfoCom Center, Tashkent University of Information Technologies (TUIT), «InfoCOM.UZ» Information-analytical magazine.

The winners of a year long TV quiz show, which was broadcasted as a part of TV program “Taraqqiyot sari” (Towards the development) to raise public awareness on Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs),  are formally recognized at prize awarding ceremony at UNDP “ICT Policy” Project.