
Uzbekistan
Central Government, Ministries and Agencies
Links related to governmental structure, actions and policies. |
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| Central Government | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Government | Main government site. | |
| Press Service of the President | Various press statements, copy of the constitution and other documents. | |
| Ministries and Agencies | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Academy of Sciences | News about the academy and its activities. | |
| Agency for Automobile and River Transportation | Responsible for overseeing vehicles, roads and waterways. | |
| Agency for Foreign Economic Relations | Promotes investment in Uzbekistan. Formerly a ministry. | |
| Agency for Standards, Metrology and Certification | Agency for Standards, Metrology and Certification. | |
| Agency of Communication and Informatization | Regulates postal and other communication. English and Uzbek language pages under construction. | |
| Agency of Press and Information | Regulates the media. The English language page is under construction. | |
| Agency of Standardization, Metrology and Certification | Responsible for weights and measures. English and Uzbek pages are under construction. | |
| Central Electoral Commission | Uzbekistan's agency for election administration. | |
| Computerization and Info Technologies Development Center | Goals, responsibilities and activities of the Center. | |
| Embassy in Great Britain and Northern Ireland | News and consular information. | |
| Embassy in the US | News and consular information. | |
| Institute of Regional and Strategic Studies | Research organization subordinate to the president. | |
| Ministry of Culture | Information about museums, festivals and other cultural institutions. | |
| Ministry of Economy | Structure of the ministry, publications and other information. | |
| Ministry of Education | Education policy, documents and statistics. | |
| Ministry of Emergency Situations | Information about the ministry. | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | The site covers both the ministry and the Jahon Information Agency. | |
| Ministry of Justice | News and legislative information about the chief law enforcement agency. Site is under construction. | |
| Ministry of Labor and Social Security | Structure and responsibilities of the ministry. Site is under construction. | |
| National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity | Includes information about the bank and currency rates. | |
| National Information Agency | Official cite of the agency. | |
| Organization for Democracy and Economic Development (GUAM) | A site sponsored by the embassies of Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova. | |
| State Committee of Environmental Protection | Some legislative information. | |
| State Customs Committee | Agency responsible for imports and exports. | |
| State Property Committee | Responsible for privatization of state owned property. | |
| State Tax Committee | Responsible for tax collection and enforcement. | |
Institutes and NGOs
Pages related to non-governmental organizations and institutes in Uzbekistan. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Central Asia NGO network | A coordinating organization for Central Asia NGO development. | |
| Central Asia/Caucasus Analyst | A site associated with Johns Hopkins University's Central Asia-Caucasus Institute. | |
| Eurasianet | News and analysis about Central Asia and the Caucasus. | |
| FreeNet | IREX and USIA sponsored service. | |
| Internet Access and Training Program (IATP) | IATP is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the US Department of State. | |
| Internews | Promotes the expansion of mass media as a means to consolidate democracy. | |
| Open Society Institute | The Uzbek branch of the Soros Foundation's Open Society Institute. | |
| UNDP | Details UN activities in Uzbekistan. | |
| UzSciNet | A network designed to provide access to scientific and non-profit organizations. | |
Political Parties and Politicians
Links to political parties in Uzbekistan. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Birlik Movement | Press releases and other information. | |
| Erk | An Uzbek democratic movement. | |
| Hizb ut-Tahrir | A banned Islamic party that expresses an anti-Western philosophy. It has members in many parts of Central Asia. | |
| Human Rights in Turkestan | Discusses human rights issues and includes a history of Turkestan and reports on individual countries. | |
| IFES Central Asia | Local branch of the International Foundation for Election Systems. | |
Regional Sites
Links to specific regions of Uzbekistan. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Bukhara | The Bukhara Information and Cultural Center's site to promote tourism. | |
| Bukhara Hokimiyat | Official site of local government. The English and Uzbek language pages are not yet active. | |
| Karakalpakistan | Find out why it is called Karakalpakistan and other interesting information. | |
| Kashkadarya Hokimiyat | Official site of local government. | |
| Namagan Hokimiyat | History and other basic information. The English and Uzbek language pages are not yet active. | |
| Samarkand | History and news about this ancient city. | |
| Tashkent | A basic homepage for the capital with links. | |
| Tashkent City Administration | Official site of the capital city. | |
News and Media
Online Uzbekistani newspapers, journals, publications and information. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| BBC | The BBC's Uzbek language service. | |
| CentrAsia | News about all Central Asian states and their neighbors. | |
| Ferghana.ru | A news site based in Russia. | |
| Internews | Promotes the expansion of mass media as a means to consolidate democracy. | |
| Narodnoe Slovo | Newspaper of the legislature (Oliy Majlis) and Cabinet of Ministers. | |
| Pravda Vostoka | A newspaper covering politics and economics. | |
| Radio Grande | Radio station. | |
| RFE/RL | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Uzbek Service. | |
| The Times of Central Asia | An on-line news daily that covers all of the region. Based on a Kyrgyz server. | |
| Transitions Online | TOL covers the states of East Central Europe and the former Soviet Union, providing news and analysis with a local angle. | |
| Uzbekistan News | The Uzbek news page of worldnews.com. | |
| Uzland | News, analysis and discussion. | |
| UzReport | Financial and political news. | |
| Uzteleradio | The government TV and radio network. | |
| Zerkalo XXI | A "newspaper for family reading." | |
Search Engines
Searchable sites with information pertinent to Uzbekistan. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Freenet Uzbekistan | Search engine. | |
| Uzbek World | Search engine. | |
Miscellaneous Sites
Other related links. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| First Page in Uzbekistan | Links and other information about the web. | |
| Law Library | US Library of Congress guide to Uzbek law. | |
| US Embassy | Details US government activities in Uzbekistan. | |
| Uzbekistan: Opaque Reality | An award-winning web site developed by high school students in Uzbekistan. Focuses on human rights. | |
| UzNet | An ISP with news and links. | |
| World Bank | World Bank activities in Uzbekistan. | |
