Poverty Reduction and Employment

Abstract

This article analyzes important ways to reduce poverty and increase employment, as well as current problems. It discusses ways to reduce poverty through economic reforms, job creation, and entrepreneurship development. It also highlights the importance of education and training programs in increasing employment.On February 27, 2020, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a videoconference on measures to reduce poverty through entrepreneurship development, stating that the poverty level has deepened. We did not see or hear this. Unfortunately, the initial calculations It turned out that four to five percent of our people are poor. There is no need to hide anymore, we need to understand the real problem and the situation of our people living in difficult conditions, and all categories of leaders need to change their worldview. " past. The decisions taken by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev aimed at reducing poverty and social protection are aimed at improving the well-being of the country's population. Based on the decisions of the president, the social protection system has been expanded and programs aimed at reducing poverty have been introduced. The country has further improved the mechanisms for providing social assistance to low-income families and citizens in need of social protection. For example, the Youth Notebook and Women's Notebook programs have been created. These programs provide young people and women in need of social protection and economic support, including new jobs, vocational training and financial assistance. For families in need of social assistance, the amounts of pensions, benefits and assistance have been increased. The mechanisms for providing support to families have also been simplified. Shavkat Mirziyoyev also paid attention to the healthcare system and implemented many reforms in order to create equal access to medical services for every citizen. Particular attention was paid to making medical care accessible and convenient for the population, especially during the pandemic. In order to reduce the poverty level, the country is implementing financial and credit programs, as well as comprehensive strategies for creating new jobs. Thousands of new jobs are created annually, and special poverty reduction programs pay great attention to increasing the population's income. Today, poverty reduction is one of the central tasks of the social development strategy of each country. Uzbekistan has also set high goals in this regard and is implementing programs aimed at ensuring social justice. The poverty level in Uzbekistan has significantly decreased in recent years.