This project is financed by the European Union 1 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium EU funded Project “Management Training Programme (MTP) Capacity Building for Small and Medium Enterprise Management in Uzbekistan” Budapest, 20 October 2015

This project is financed by the European Union 2 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium The MTP Project is been implementing by a consortium, led by European Profiles S.A., Greece. The Consortium

This project is financed by the European Union 3 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Project funding The MTP project is funded by the European Union

This project is financed by the European Union 4 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Beneficiaries, partners and their contribution in Uzbekistan The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the primary beneficiary of the project, undertaking the role of project partner and contributing to implementation through provision of in- kind logistical, technical support and training facilities. Other local Business Support Organisations are beneficiaries of the project as well.

This project is financed by the European Union 5 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium The objective The specific objective of the project is to increase the stock of qualified and competent entrepreneurs and managers (human capital) able to effectively start up and manage local SMEs and ensure their sustainable development in a long-term perspective.

This project is financed by the European Union 6 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Main Components, Target Groups Component 1 Training of managers from Uzbekistan through internships in EU countries

This project is financed by the European Union 7 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium The aim of Internships Programme is to increase the management skills of Uzbek Managers, by learning about modern and European management methods and exchanging experience with their EU colleagues and building up business relations with new EU business partners. The aim of Internships Programme

This project is financed by the European Union 8 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Main Components, Target Groups How and for whom? Training and internships for Uzbek managers/entrepreneurs from Small and Medium Enterprises; Training and internships for Uzbek experts from Business Support Organizations (Chambers of Commerce and Industry, other business associations and organisations) (min. 135 internship participants)

This project is financed by the European Union 9 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Main Components, Target Groups Component 2 Local capacity building through a “Train the Trainers” programme

This project is financed by the European Union 10 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Main Components, Target Groups How and for whom? Capacity building through a “Train the Trainers (ToT)” programme for experts from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan and other Uzbek Business Support Organizations; Capacity building through a “Train the Trainers (ToT)” programme for freelance trainers and consultants.

This project is financed by the European Union 11 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Two fold Intervention Development of agents of change Ensuring sustainability of change Enterprise level System level

This project is financed by the European Union 12 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Main Components Component 1 Training of managers from Uzbekistan through internships in EU countries

This project is financed by the European Union 13 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Selection of Uzbek Managers for Internships in EU countries The plan is to select and train 135 Uzbek Managers for Internships of in EU countries till December managers from SME 25 Managers from Business Support Organisations (74 SME managers and 25 BSO experts have been selected) The project intends to select the best Uzbek managers from the following sectors of economy.

This project is financed by the European Union 14 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Selection Procedure – Internships Eligible Sectors 1 Agriculture (animal, poultry and fish farming) 2 Manufacture of food products and beverages, including fruit and vegetable processing and including wine production based on local natural raw material (Except strong alcoholic beverages, beer and ethyl alcohol) 3 Clothing manufacturing (accessories, textile, etc) 4 Manufacture of leather products 5 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products

This project is financed by the European Union 15 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Selection Procedure – Internships Eligible Sectors 6 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products 7 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. 8 Manufacture of computer, electrical and optical products, including, according to smart house (or home) 9 Manufacture of electrical machinery and equipment 10 Manufacture of radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus

This project is financed by the European Union 16 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Selection Procedure – Internships Eligible Sectors 11Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers 12Manufacture of other transport equipment 13Manufacture of furniture 14Recycling 15Manufacture of construction materials 16Pharmaceutics

This project is financed by the European Union 17 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Selection Procedure – Internships Eligible Sectors 17 Alternative energy sources (biogas, solar and wind energy) 18Transport, storage and logistics, Tourism Agencies 19Business and management consultancy 20Information technologies 21Engineering and architecture 22Construction

This project is financed by the European Union 18 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Selection Procedure for Internships SME Eligible Criteria NoName of CriterionRange / Definition 1. SectorMTP Target Sectors 2. Ownership 100% Private owned (min.80% of equity belongs to Uzbek citizens) 3. Staff Headcountmin. 5 – max Good English and/or other EU language speaking managers The company should have good English and/or other EU language speaking Managers 5. Disciplined tax payerHaving fulfilled obligations to tax authorities

This project is financed by the European Union 19 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Selection procedure – Internships SME Managers Eligible Criteria NoName of CriterionRange / Definition 1. Citizen of Uzbekistan 2. General working experiencemin.4 years 3. Experience in Managerial position in current company min. 2 years 4. University Degreemin. Bachelor Degree 5. Language capabilities Good command of English (or the language spoken in EU destination country/company) 6. Managerial position  At least 3 people reporting to him Middle to Top level 7. Internet – Computer skillsGood user

This project is financed by the European Union 20 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Documents to be submitted in addition to the application form 1.Registration certificate of the Company and latest version of company charter; 2.Certificate confirming that the company does not have any obligations against tax authorities; 3.Certificate from HR department of the company confirming the number of employees; 4.Passport copy of the candidate; 5.Copy of the University Diploma of the candidate; 6.Certificate(s) proving the general working experience of minimum 4 years; 7.Certificate from HR department of the company confirming candidate’s position and his/her managerial experience of minimum 2 years (with at least 3 people reporting to her/him).

This project is financed by the European Union 21 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Selection Process - Assessment Interviews 1 st stage: Assessment of the candidates based on received application form and additional documents. The shortlisted candidates will be contacted for invitation to the interview. 2 nd stage: Interview for shortlisted candidates in the first stage. The following criteria are taken as a basis for evaluation during the interview for shortlisted candidates: 1. Communication skills of the candidate in required language (English or other EU language); 2. Clear and rational justification of the subject of the internship; 3. Applicant’s personal development and company’s development plans.

This project is financed by the European Union 22 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Selection of Managers Entrepreneurs and BSO Experts - Internships 5 Calls for Applications - Public Invitations 74 SME Managers and 25 BSO experts and have been selected (mid April 2015)

This project is financed by the European Union 23 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Selection of Managers Entrepreneurs and BSO Experts - Internships Calls for Applications in November Calls for Applications in February

This project is financed by the European Union 24 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Cost of Participation Participation in the training activities and internships of this MTP Project is free of charge for all participants from Uzbekistan. All expenses related to travel costs*, accommodation in EU countries, visas and insurance of interns are covered by the MTP Project. *Apart from 400 Euros to be paid by participants

This project is financed by the European Union 25 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium When and for how long? Duration of the MTP Project, August 2013 – February Three waves of internships : 2014, 2015, Duration of internships will be from 2 to 4 (5) weeks.

This project is financed by the European Union 26 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium MTP Project and EU Companies How the EU funded MTP project in Uzbekistan can assist the EU companies?

This project is financed by the European Union 27 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium EU funded MTP Project in Uzbekistan MTP Project with high skilled local staff and experts from EU will operate in Uzbekistan till Febryary 2016 The office of MTP project is located in the CCI of Uzbekistan MTP project in cooperation with CCIU will select the interns from Uzbekistan for Internships in EU companies

This project is financed by the European Union 28 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium EU funded MTP Project in Uzbekistan EU potential host companies can ask MTP Project to select interns for them. The interns will be the best managers from the most perspective companies in Uzbekistan.

This project is financed by the European Union 29 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Internships’ benefits After, internship.. … is not just a for Intern. Intern already knows your organization and your expectations You, in turn, are familiar with his/her style of work, strengths, work ethics and interpersonal skills.

This project is financed by the European Union 30 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium ….. Internships often lead to something more!

This project is financed by the European Union 31 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium MTP project as a platform to expand your business EU funded MTP project in Uzbekistan is a platform to expand your business in Uzbekistan, Central Asia & other CIS countries

This project is financed by the European Union 32 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium

This project is financed by the European Union 33 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium MTP is a platform to expand your business in Uzbekistan and Central Asia How can you use MTP to develop business relations with Uzbek companies? Companies from European Union interested in development of business relation with enterprises from Uzbekistan can use the Internships programme of the MTP project by hosting managers from Uzbekistan for 2-4 weeks. When? October 2015 – December 2016

This project is financed by the European Union 34 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium What are the actual benefits for EU Companies? EU Companies participating in the programme, by hosting Uzbek managers will have the opportunity to: Network, build strong new business partnerships and mutual trust, which is the most significant aspect of business in Uzbekistan and Central Asia; Get information about their sector in Uzbekistan (current situation, trends of development, competition etc.); Open a new emerging market for your goods and/or services; Discover new markets - Learn about Uzbekistan and CIS markets and expand their business opportunities ; Access to another Central Asia and CIS markets via existing networks of the partner company (from which the intern comes) in Uzbekistan;

This project is financed by the European Union 35 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium What are the actual benefits for EU Companies? Work with an energetic and motivated manager or entrepreneur who can contribute to your business as a "fresh eye" on your business ; Discuss the possibilities of development of certain activities of your business Interact with managers or entrepreneurs from companies in Uzbekistan and discover opportunities to collaborate with them; Create bilateral business, export, import and investment opportunities, potential for joint manufacturing, subcontracting and other projects. ….and Your possible future partner is familiar with the management of your business;

This project is financed by the European Union 36 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Where our managers and experts had internship so far?

This project is financed by the European Union 37 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Where our managers and experts will have internship in coming months ?

This project is financed by the European Union 38 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium What are the immediate tangible results? A few examples The chemical production company “Barakat Cipro” established a representative office in Turin. Zero Soft Service, software company, started 2 joint projects, and made long-term agreement for cooperation (Maviance Gmbh - DE) SMART ENGINEERING LLC became subcontractor with host company, finished 1 project, and received more than 5 orders for this year (BDW Feed mill systems Gmbh - DE). Remstroy dorkomlekt – Protagoras ATE (GR) Business Standard - KNS Leasing (FR)

This project is financed by the European Union 39 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium MTP Managers looking for business partner in Hungary Full name of the companySector of Economy Last name of the manager First name of the manager "MagmaGroup"Ventumplus Manufacture of construction materialsMahmudovAsror LLC "Marwin Brands" Manufacture of food products and beverages, including wine AlievUlugbek LLC "MARWIN BRANDS" Manufacture of food products and beverages, including wine EbrayevNodir “HR Capital Consulting” Limited Liability Company Business and management consultancyTimbekovaSevara Amaliy Aloqalar Binesi Information technologiesAkhundjanovAziz Promin-vest ltd Manufacture of furnitureJiemuratovBekmurza Instroytorg NG Manufacture of paper boxesIkramovSherzod ELIMA Manufacturing of outdoor clothes and equipment SharafutdinovaYelena O'rta Osiyo Stil Manufacture of furnitureAbdulloevNizomiddin

This project is financed by the European Union 40 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium Full name of the companySector of Economy Last name of the manager First name of the manager "CHIRCHIK KOMMUNAL SERVIS" Ltd Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. SaidovOtabek Fratelli Di Stile LTD Clothing manufacturing (accessories, textile, etc) KayumovSherzod LLC PROMXIM IMPEX Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products (including cosmetics) BarnoyevAbbos "HAKYOR INTEL" COMPANY LIMITED Manufacture of other transport equipment NuritdinovaNodirakhon Shuxrat - Mashservis ltd Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. RakhmonovSherzod SHONBULOK SAZAN BALIKLARI Agriculture (animal, poultry and fish farming) YakubovAleksandr Samarqand Nur Baraka Ltd. Clothing manufacturing (accessories, textile, etc) NazarovaIndira ISTIQLOL TEKSTIL DIZAYN, LLC Clothing manufacturing (accessories, textile, etc) UmarovUlugbek MTP Managers looking for business partner in Hungary

This project is financed by the European Union 41 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium MTP Managers looking for business partner in Hungary Full name of the companySector of Economy Last name of the manager First name of the manager "Jasmin AB" LLC Business and management consultancy JurakhujaevSardor LLC "PROGRESS QURILISH SERVIS" Transport, storage and logistics (including travel agencies and tour operators) KucharovObidjon "Mevazor Mebel Servis" Xususiy Korxonasi Manufacture of furnitureUsmanovFarrukh ООО "STROY VEKTOR" Manufacture of construction materials PanaevIslambek "Hi-Packnology" LLC Manufacture of food products and beverages, including wine AbdusamatovNodir ISHONCH-BAHOLASH SERVIS Business and management consultancy InkarovDiyor Chust Qugay Price Analysis Service Business and management consultancy SultanovObidjon Mikroelektronika Plyus LTD Manufacture of electrical machinery and equipment RakhimbekovSarvarbek

This project is financed by the European Union 42 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium MTP Managers looking for business partner in Hungary Full name of the companySector of Economy Last name of the manager First name of the manager "Bektemir Lyuks Kommunal Servis" Transport, storage and logistics (including travel agencies and tour operators) RakhimovDilmurod OOO "JASURBEK UMUM QURILISH" ConstructionAbduvalievFarkhod "TURON PORCELAIN" LTD Manufacturing of porecelain product TurakhanovaIroda ULUG'BEK MEBEL Manufacture of furnitureYakubovNuriddin Energy Progress Metall, Ltd. Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. AllabergenovRuslan STAR ORIGINAL LUKS ConstructionChariyevaShokhista C.A.T.I.A. Silk Road Destinations tm Transport, storage and logistics (including travel agencies and tour operators) TurakulovRavshan Imkon Broiler LLP Manufacture of food products and beverages, including wine BekmukhamedovNodirbek

This project is financed by the European Union 43 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium MTP Managers looking for business partner in Italy Full name of the companySector of Economy Last name of the manager First name of the manager "MagmaGroup"Ventumplus Manufacture of construction materials, different paints MahmudovAsror LLC "Marwin Brands" Manufacture of food products and beverages, including wine (juice producer) AlievUlugbek LLC "MARWIN BRANDS" Manufacture of food products and beverages, including wine EbrayevNodir “HR Capital Consulting” Limited Liability Company Business and management consultancy TimbekovaSevara MegaGroup Design Ltd. Information technologiesKosimovSardor

This project is financed by the European Union 44 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium MTP Managers looking for business partner in Italy Full name of the companySector of Economy Last name of the manager First name of the manager BIG PROM SERVICE Manufacturing of individual protection clothing and accessories, production of construction materials SulaymonovJakhongir Amaliy Aloqalar BinesiInformation technologiesAkhundjanovAziz Promin-vest ltdManufacture of furnitureJiemuratovBekmurza Instroytorg NGManufacture of paper boxesIkramovSherzod

This project is financed by the European Union 45 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium MTP Managers looking for business partner in Italy Full name of the companySector of Economy Last name of the manager First name of the manager "Trans Osiyo Logistika" Ltd Transport, storage and logistics (including travel agencies and tour operators) MajidovPulat "Deli Torg" Private Company Business and management consultancy MamasaidovKhusan Toretto Group LLC (Trademark Dekos) Manufacture of leather productsMamasaidovKhasan "CHIRCHIK KOMMUNAL SERVIS" Ltd Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. SaidovOtabek Fratelli Di Stile LTD Clothing manufacturing (accessories, textile, etc) KayumovSherzod LLC "Solar Energy Products" Alternative energy sources (biogas, solar and wind energy) PirniyazovPaluaniyaz

This project is financed by the European Union 46 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium MTP Managers looking for business partner in Italy Full name of the companySector of Economy Last name of the manager First name of the manager LLC PROMXIM IMPEX Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products (including cosmetics) BarnoyevAbbos LLC "EXO-Group" Alternative energy sources (biogas, solar and wind energy) AbdullaevElmurod Zero Soft Service Information technologiesAskarovOtabek OLMOS BLOK LLC Manufacture of construction materialsAbduvalievSherzod GARANT MEBEL OOO Manufacture of furnitureMukhamedovKarim

This project is financed by the European Union 47 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium MTP Managers looking for business partner in Italy Full name of the companySector of Economy Last name of the manager First name of the manager ISHQ TEXTILManufacture of construction materialsAhmedovUmid ALFA GARANT and management consultancyGaynulinIldar Top Transport Tashkent Transport, storage and logistics (including travel agencies and tour operators) OmanovJonibek LLC "Zamonaviy Libos" Clothing manufacturing (accessories, textile, etc), atelier IsaevaIndira "HAKYOR INTEL" COMPANY LIMITED Manufacture of other transport equipment, wate management NuritdinovaNodirakhon Titan Bukhara Construction, building of cool rooms and installation of refrigiration systmes SadullaevIlhom SHONBULOK SAZAN BALIKLARIAgriculture (animal, poultry and fish farming)YakubovAleksandr Samarqand Nur Baraka Ltd. Clothing manufacturing (accessories, textile, etc) NazarovaIndira "TILLO DOMOR" Manufacture of food products and beverages, including wine, manufacturing of cheese SharipovUmarbek

This project is financed by the European Union 48 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium How your company can participate in MTP in Uzbekistan Project? Simply visit

This project is financed by the European Union 49 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium

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This project is financed by the European Union 51 The project is implemented by a European Profiles S.A. led consortium

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