American Chamber of Commerce in Uzbekistan

American Chamber
of Commerce in Uzbekistan

EVENTS

MONTHLY MEETING

Monthly Meeting on March 17, 2010

The American Chamber of Commerce in Uzbekistan welcomed Bindu N. Lohani, the vice-president of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to speak at its March business meeting. Lohani was in Uzbekistan in preparation for the annual meeting of the ADB which was held in Tashkent in early May. The monthly AmCham business meeting was held on March 17 at Hotel InterContinental and attracted about 80 AmCham members and visiting guests.

Lohani’s presentation, titled “ADB’s Strategy 2020: Financing Sovereign and Non-Sovereign Operations,” outlined several aspects including a general outlook for Asia, the post-global financial crisis, ADB’s long-term strategic framework, measuring corporate results in 2008-2020, financing sovereign operations, and others.

A significant part of the presentation was dedicated to ADB’s Long-Term Strategic Framework for 2008-2020 or Strategy 2020, which focuses on three strategic agendas: inclusive economic growth, environmentally sustainable growth, and regional integration. Strategy 2020 is based on five drivers of change, according to Lohani. These are private sector development and operations, good governance and capacity development, gender equity, knowledge solutions, and partnerships.

In its strategy for 2010, ADB will focus its operations on five core specializations: infrastructure, environment (including climate change), regional cooperation and integration, finance sector development, and education. A good example of regional cooperation and integration in the Uzbekistan region is the CAREC program which involves seven countries.

Lohani concluded his presentation by speaking about ADB’s structure, its main shareholders, the volume of lending by sectors, main programs, and many other points.

NB Presentation is available at the AmCham office.
BUSINESS MIXER

Business Mixer on April 2, 2010

Members of AmCham and the diplomatic corps of Uzbekistan were treated to the Grand Opening ceremony of GranArt Gallery at the April 2 AmCham business mixer.

The opening exhibition at the new gallery includes oil paintings by the famous national artist of Uzbekistan, Alexander Perov. The widow of the great painter spoke about this works during the opening remarks of the gallery. Donald Nicholson II, president of AmCham, followed by inviting participants to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the gallery and the banquet following the opening ceremony.

GranArt Gallery is open daily except Mondays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The art director is Natalya Demasova. The gallery also hosts lessons and art therapy classes for children and adults.
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Business Mixer on March 5, 2010

UzAIG has changed its name and look. Officially rebranded and presented at the March 5 Business Mixer of the American Chamber of Commerce in Uzbekistan, UzAIG is now known as the Chartis Uzbekistan Insurance Company, LLC. The rebranding and image unveiling was presented by Oybek Khalilov, AmCham vice president and chairman of the AmCham membership committee.

Attendees of the business mixer gathered at Hotel Dedeman in the Silk Road Conference Room to see the presentation. Hotel Dedeman co-sponsored the March 5 event along with Chartis Uzbekistan Insurance Company.

After the presentation, Donald Nicholson II, president of AmCham, officially opened the business mixer and invited participants to enjoy refreshments in the newly-restyled O’Pera Cafй at the Hotel Dedeman.
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