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Training Programs Aimed at Enhancing Professional Capacity Have Been Developed
These training programs were developed within the framework of the “Roadmap” approved following discussions on the Committee’s activities, as well as based on the instructions given during the presentation dedicated to measures for combating and preventing petty corruption, held on July 29, 2025, under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In addition, the Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Research Center under the Competition Committee develops and implements scientifically grounded methodological approaches aligned with international standards for the regular training and professional development of employees of the Committee system, as well as staff of other institutions. The developed training programs include: - Assessment of the impact of normative legal acts and their drafts on competition prior to their adoption;- Improvement of measures to combat anti-competitive agreements, collusion, and unfair competition;- Mechanisms for monitoring compliance with legislation in the field of advertising;- Prevention of abuse by natural monopolies and dominant market entities;- Ensuring a competitive environment in goods, financial, and digital markets;- Regulation of commodity exchange activities;- Ensuring competition, transparency, and compliance with legislation in tender procedures;- Antimonopoly regulation of economic concentration and state aid;- Mechanisms for the protection of consumer rights. These training programs are aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of employees within the Committee system, ensuring effective implementation of competition policy, and strengthening institutional capacity based on modern approaches. |Telegram |facebook|instagram|
An Analysis of the Market for Hand Pneumatic Pumps Has Been Conducted
The Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Research Center under the Competition Committee studied the competitive environment in the market for hand pneumatic pumps, as well as the level of saturation of the domestic market with locally produced goods. According to the analysis results:Imports: In 2024, 109 enterprises imported hand pneumatic pumps from 16 countries, totaling USD 650 thousand (458 thousand units). Main import sources: • China — 99% • Other 15 countries — 1% The top 5 importing enterprises accounted for 58% of total imports. The average import price was USD 1.4 per unit. No exports were recorded in 2024. Domestic production: In 2024, only 3 enterprises produced goods worth 11 million UZS. Market saturation: According to calculations, the level of saturation of the domestic market with locally produced goods was 0%. It should be noted that, under current regulations, a market is considered saturated when this показатель exceeds 80%. Conclusion: The volume of domestic production in the hand pneumatic pump market remains extremely low. At the same time, demand for this product remains high. This indicates significant opportunities for expanding local production and implementing new investment projects. |Telegram |facebook|instagram|
An Analysis of the Market for Water Filtration and Purification Equipment and Devices Has Been Conducted
The Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Research Center under the Competition Committee studied the competitive environment in the market for water filtration and purification equipment and devices, as well as the level of saturation of the domestic market with locally produced goods. In 2024, 708 enterprises imported 853 thousand units of water filtration and purification equipment and devices from 41 countries, with a total value of USD 47.7 million. Of the total imports, 73 percent came from China, 11 percent from Russia, 9 percent from Turkey, and the remaining 7 percent from 38 other countries. An analysis of import concentration showed that the top 5 importing enterprises accounted for a combined 46 percent of total imports. As part of the analysis, the level of competition in the market for the production of water filtration and purification equipment and devices was assessed using the internationally recognized HHI (Herfindahl–Hirschman Index). The index result amounted to 5,819 points, indicating that the competitive environment in this product market is underdeveloped. In addition, it was determined that the level of saturation of this market segment with domestically produced goods amounted to 4.3 percent in 2024. |Telegram |facebook|instagram|
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