“The effectiveness of the reforms being carried out in Uzbekistan depends, first of all, on expanding the ranks of young professionals who are highly spiritual, independent thinkers, and capable of taking responsibility for the fate and prospects of our Motherland.”
Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of Uzbekistan
Today’s human life, with its intensity, scale, and complexity of relationships, is significantly different not only from the life of previous centuries, but also from the life of several decades ago. In the face of this intensity and force, it is becoming increasingly difficult for any person to survive – to preserve himself, his identity, his personality, and his intellect.
Now let’s imagine the situation of a young person who has to live in the midst of these informational, economic, social, political, cultural, and spiritual changes. If we consider this situation in the context of the youth of our country, it becomes even more clear how important it is to raise them to be truly mature, complete, and patriotic.
Whatever reforms are being undertaken in Uzbekistan today, the goal is, first of all, to create new opportunities for young people. Most importantly, the implementation of these reforms relies on the strength, enthusiasm, and determination of young people.
Another such reform is the “Bright Future” project. Through this project, a thousand talented young people will have the opportunity to study at the most prestigious higher education institutions in the world every year. The main goal of the project is to support talented young people, create opportunities for them to receive a globally recognized education, and train personnel who will contribute to the development of the country.
Within the framework of the project, young people in need of social protection and thirsting for knowledge will be selected from each mahalla, their potential will be identified, and suitable foreign educational institutions will be selected.
The opportunity to study in preparatory courses for entering foreign higher education institutions will be created, and a thousand selected boys and girls will be sent to study free of charge at the state expense in the world’s “Top-100” universities or institutes.
The “Bright Future” project will have a significant impact on the social stability of the country. First of all, it will serve to reduce inequality in education. Because creating such opportunities for talented but difficult young people will increase their social mobility.
Such young people can gain knowledge and skills and achieve a high position in society. At the same time, the opportunities provided to children from low-income families in the country will strengthen the principles of social justice.
From an economic point of view, this project will help to form highly qualified specialists, which in turn will increase the quality and competitiveness of the country’s workforce.
Young people who have studied abroad will return to their homeland and give impetus to the country’s economic growth by introducing new technologies, creating innovative startups, and developing the economy. In addition, they will play an important role in strengthening international relations and attracting foreign investment and business partnerships.
This initiative will further strengthen trust between the state and society. Because the government’s attention to the education and future of youth is an indication of the central place of youth in the country’s overall development strategy.
In addition, the training of specialists with a broad worldview and international experience will help to increase the efficiency of public administration in the country. They will actively participate in improving politics, law, and public services.
In general, through the project, young people will increase their potential, reach the heights of science, and contribute to the development of the country. That is the brilliance of “Bright Future”. The author is: Director of New Media Education Center NGO Tashkent
