Training courses
According to the approved schedule, training seminars for commodity exchange participants on new trading instruments and the antimonopoly compliance system continue in the regions
On October 22-23 of this year, the Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Research Center together with JSC Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of the Republic of Uzbekistan held a training course in the Fergana region on the topic of "New trading instruments for commodity exchange participants and the antimonopoly compliance system". During the advanced training course, commodity exchange participants (brokers, traders) were provided with information on the digital economy, new trading instruments for exchange trading, including bilateral counter auctions, derivatives, futures contracts, and clearing. At the same time, exchange participants, government customers, and representatives of enterprises selling highly liquid and monopolistic products were given detailed explanations of actions that limit competition and prevent price manipulation, the regulatory framework for exchange trading, and internal control rules for exchange members. Upon completion of the training course, exchange participants (brokers, traders) were awarded special certificates.
A training seminar was held in Andijan region to teach commodity exchange participants new trading instruments and the antimonopoly compliance system
On October 21-22 of this year, the Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Research Center together with JSC Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of the Republic of Uzbekistan held a training course in Andijan region on the topic "New trading instruments for commodity exchange participants and the antimonopoly compliance system". During the advanced training course, commodity exchange participants (brokers, traders) were provided with information on the digital economy, new trading instruments of exchange trading, including bilateral counter auctions, derivatives, futures contracts, clearing. Detailed explanations were also given on actions that limit competition and prevent price manipulation in exchange trading, the regulatory framework for exchange trading, and internal control rules for exchange members. Upon completion of the training course, exchange participants (brokers, traders) were awarded special certificates.
Another training program for employees responsible for compliance with antitrust legislation was held
On October 15-17 of this year, the Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Research Center held another training course on the topic "Harmonization of the activities of government agencies and business entities with the requirements of competition legislation", aimed at improving the skills of employees of organizations and further improving their knowledge and potential in this area. At the advanced training courses participated representatives of Ministry of Economy and Finance; Ministry of Transport; Ministry of Mining and Geology; Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services; Ministry of Ecology, Ministry of Energy; Ministry of Poverty Reduction and Employment; Ministry of Water Resources; Uzarhiv Agency; Navoi Regional Administration; Inspectorate "Uzkomnazorat"; Committee for the Development of Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Breeding; Tourism Committee; State Committee for Reserve Management; Cadastral Agency; Agency for the Development of Local Employment and Entrepreneurship. During the training, detailed explanations were given about the Law "On Competition" and its purpose, the importance of competition for the economy, the consideration of cases related to unfair competition and the application of established financial liability, the main requirements for a dominant position, monopoly and natural monopoly, the criteria for their recognition, as well as the prevention of actions that restrict competition and price manipulation on stock exchanges, the regulatory framework for the activities of stock exchanges. In parallel, upon completion of the training course, surveys were conducted among the participants to identify problems that hinder the development of the antimonopoly compliance sector, as well as a joint discussion of their opinions and proposals on these issues. Following the training seminar, its participants were awarded special certificates by the Deputy Chairman of the Competition Committee Farrukh Karabayev.
In the Khorezm region, training seminars were held to train commodity exchange participants in new trading instruments, the antimonopoly compliance system, and the requirements of competition legislation in public procurement
On October 16-17 of this year, the Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Research Center together with the Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of the Republic of Uzbekistan JSC, held a training course in the Khorezm region on the topic of "New Trading Instruments for Commodity Exchange Participants and the Antimonopoly Compliance System". During the advanced training course, commodity exchange participants (brokers, traders) were provided with information on the digital economy, new trading instruments for exchange trading, including bilateral counter auctions, derivatives, futures contracts, and clearing. Representatives of government customers and enterprises selling highly liquid and monopolistic products were also given detailed explanations on issues of actions that limit competition and prevent price manipulation, the regulatory framework for exchange trading, and internal control rules for exchange members. Upon completion of the advanced training course, exchange participants (brokers, traders) were awarded special certificates.
A training seminar on "New trading instruments for commodity exchange participants and the antimonopoly compliance system" was held in the Republic of Karakalpakstan
The Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Research Center together with JSC "Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of the Republic of Uzbekistan" organized a training seminar for employees on new trading instruments for commodity exchange participants and the antimonopoly compliance system on October 14-15 this year. During this training course, commodity exchange participants (brokers, traders) received information about the digital economy, new trading instruments for exchange trading, including bilateral counter auctions, derivatives, futures contracts, clearing. Detailed explanations were also given about the trading platforms of the Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of the Republic of Uzbekistan, exchange commissions, measures limiting competition in exchange trading and preventing price manipulation, the regulatory framework for exchange trading, and internal control rules for exchange members. Upon completion of the training course, participants were awarded special certificates.
Training was conducted for employees responsible for compliance with antimonopoly legislation in regional power grids
On October 10-11 of this year, the Center held a training course on the topic of "Bringing the activities of government agencies and business entities in line with the requirements of competition legislation", aimed at improving the skills of employees of organizations and further improving their knowledge and potential in this area. As part of these training courses, officials of antimonopoly control and public procurement agencies were given explanations with relevant examples on the procedure for forming, announcing and establishing regulated prices and their application, on legislative acts on competition and consumer protection, on the rules for the use of electric energy and amendments and additions to them, as well as on the conclusion, approval and compliance with their requirements. Following the training course, a joint discussion of the opinions and proposals of the participants on overcoming problems that impede compliance with antimonopoly legislation and the development of the electricity supply sector, as well as objections expressed by consumers and business entities, took place. Upon completion of the training seminar, the participants were awarded special certificates of completion of the course.
Another training program was conducted for employees responsible for compliance with antitrust legislation
From October 7 to 9 of this year, the Center conducted training courses on the topic of "Bringing the Activities of Government Agencies and Economic Entities in Line with Competition Legislation Requirements" aimed at improving the qualifications of employees of organizations and further improving their knowledge and potential in this area. As part of these training courses, officials of antimonopoly compliance and public procurement agencies were provided with information on new rules for antimonopoly regulation, price and tariff control, as well as counteracting unfair competition, collusion and cartel agreements, the circumstances and procedure for applying financial sanctions, as well as measures to prevent them. The experts also gave comprehensive answers to more than 100 questions from course participants on the procedures for recognizing the dominant position and preferential negotiating power of a digital platform operator, identifying actions that restrict competition and (or) infringe on the rights and legitimate interests of consumers and other economic entities. At the end of the training course, a joint discussion of the participants' opinions and proposals on overcoming the problems that hinder the development of the antitrust compliance sector took place. At the end of the training seminar, the participants were awarded special certificates of completion of the course.
Another program of training courses for employees responsible for antimonopoly compliance activities was held
On October 2-4 of this year, the Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Research Center conducted training courses on the topic of "Bringing the activities of government agencies and business entities in line with the requirements of competition legislation" aimed at improving the skills of employees of organizations and further improving their knowledge and potential in this area. These courses were attended by antimonopoly compliance specialists from large enterprises of the Republic: Universal Mobile Systems LLC, AsakaBank JSC, Namangan International Airport State Unitary Enterprise, Uzbek Accreditation Center State Institution, UzGasTrade JSC, Uzbekistan GTL LLC, Supply and Logistics Service State Unitary Enterprise, Uzkimyosanoat JSC, Toshelektroapparat LLC, Uzbekgeorazvedka JSC, and Stock Market Information and Resource Center State Enterprise. As part of the training courses, participants will receive information on the following topics: The Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Competition" and its purpose;basic requirements of dominance, monopoly and natural monopoly;basic requirements for compliance with antitrust legislation;Types and signs of unfair competition;cartel agreements and their types;Dominance in the digital platform market and antitrust requirements for them;Procedures and requirements for the sale of highly liquid and monopoly products on stock exchanges. Upon completion of the training seminar, participants were awarded special certificates of completion of the course.
Another training program for antitrust compliance specialists was held on September 24–26
On September 24-26 of this year, The Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Research Center held training courses on the topic of “Bringing the activities of government agencies and business entities into compliance with the requirements of competition legislation,” aimed at improving the qualifications of employees of organizations and further improving their knowledge and potential in this area. The courses were attended by antitrust compliance specialists from large enterprises of the republic: Uzbektelecom JSC, Uzbekistan Helicopters LLC, National Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs JSC, Unicon.uz LLC, Qo'qon biokimyo JSC, Credit Information Analysis Center Credit Bureau LLC, O'zshaharzlik LITI State Enterprise, Uzbek National Institute of Metrology State Enterprise, Andijan Mechanical Plant State Enterprise, UzAuto Motors JSC, Dekhkanabad Potash Plant JSC, Uzbekkumir JSC, Bektemir-Spirt JSC, Tashkent City Underground Engineering Collectors Management State Unitary Enterprise. Refresher courses were held on the following topics: The Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Competition" and its purpose; The main requirements of dominance, monopoly and natural monopoly; Basic requirements for compliance with antitrust legislation; Types and signs of unfair competition; Cartel agreements and their types; Dominance in the digital platform market and antitrust requirements for them; Procedures and requirements for the sale of highly liquid and monopoly products on stock exchanges. Upon completion of the training seminar, participants were awarded special certificates of completion of the course.
Another program of advanced training courses for employees responsible for antimonopoly activities was conducted
On September 17-19 of this year, the Center held training courses on the topic of “Bringing the activities of government agencies and business entities into compliance with the requirements of competition legislation,” aimed at improving the qualifications of employees of organizations and further improving their knowledge and potential in this area. The courses were attended by employees of the antimonopoly control of the largest enterprises of the Republic: the Agency for Quarantine and Plant Protection, JSC "Trade Development Company", JSC "Foundry and Mechanical Plant", JSC "Regional Electric Networks", JSC "Uzbekgeofizika", JV LLC "Gazli Gas Storage", JSC "Navoi TES", JSC "JV LLC "Uztyazhpromproekt", State Unitary Enterprise "Uzbekgidrogeologiya", State Unitary Enterprise "Toshshaharnur", LLC "Uzdigital TV", State Unitary Enterprise "Center for Electromagnetic Compatibility", JSC "Boshtransloyiha", JSC "Jizzakh Battery Plant", State Unitary Enterprise "Organization of Online Electronic Auctions", LLC "Tashkent International Airport named after Islam Karimov". As part of the training courses, advanced training was conducted on the following topics: The Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Competition" and its purpose;The main requirements of dominance, monopoly and natural monopoly;Basic requirements for compliance with antitrust legislation;Types and signs of unfair competition;Cartel agreements and their types;Dominance in the digital platform market and antitrust requirements for them;Procedures and requirements for the sale of highly liquid and monopoly products on stock exchanges. Upon completion of the training seminar, participants were awarded special certificates of completion of the course.
Results of the “Digital Regulation Regimes for Competition and AI” Training
Today marked the conclusion of the two-day training “Digital Regulation Regimes for Competition and AI” organized in collaboration with the German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation. On the final day, two key sessions were held: "Antitrust Regulation and Artificial Intelligence" "Digital Regulation Cooperation" (interactions between digital and AI markets with various regulatory regimes, including competition, consumer protection, and data protection) This event provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, discussion of policy implications, and the development of strategic approaches to effective digital market regulation. At the end of the training, participants were awarded certificates.
Training on “Digital Regulation Regimes for Competition and AI”
Comprehensive reforms are being carried out to increase the personnel potential of the Competition Committee system today. The Competition Committee in collaboration with the German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation, has launched a two-day training program "Digital Regulation Regimes for Competition and AI" for the Committee’s specialists. This training aims to enhance the participants' skills and knowledge in regulating digital and AI-driven markets. Running from September 17 to 18, the program kicked off today with two insightful sessions: "Introduction to Digital and AI Markets" "Digital Competition Regulatory Regimes" (Germany, Europe, and the UK’s regulatory approaches) The sessions are led by Dr. Christophe Carugati, an expert in field.
Training for employees responsible for ensuring compliance with antitrust legislation in government agencies and business entities
On August 19-21 of this year, the Center conducted training courses on the topic of “Bringing the activities of government agencies and business entities into compliance with the requirements of competition legislation,” aimed at improving the qualifications of employees of organizations and further improving their knowledge and potential in this area. The courses were attended by employees of the antimonopoly compliance of the largest enterprises of the Republic: State Institution "Uzbek Accreditation Center", State Unitary Enterprise "Tashkentboshplanliti", LLC "Khorezm Shakar", JSC "Maksam-Chirchik", LLC "Bukhara Oil Refinery", State Unitary Enterprise "Makhsustrans", JSC "Ammofos-Maksam", LLC "Avtooyna", JSC "Navoiazot", LLC "All-Republican Processing Center "Yagona", JSC "Uzbek Republican Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange", LLC "Angren Shakar", JSC "Uzbek Republican Currency Exchange", LLC "Veolia Energy Tashkent", JSC "AlokaBank". As part of the courses, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee F. Karabaev and other responsible persons provided the participants with information on the following topics: - The Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Competition" and its purpose;- The main conditions of dominance, monopoly and natural monopoly;- The main requirements for compliance with antitrust legislation;- Types and signs of unfair competition;- Cartel agreements and their types;- Dominance in the digital platform market and antitrust requirements for them;- The procedure and requirements for the sale of highly liquid and monopoly products on stock exchanges Upon completion of the training seminar, the participants were awarded special certificates of completion of the course.
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