June 7, 2024 in the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) international scientific-practical conference on the theme: “Ensuring sustainable development of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the new realities of global processes” was held in hybrid format. The international conference formed an important platform for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The conference emphasized the importance of cooperation and knowledge sharing between different groups in order to strengthen the global partnership for sustainable development. It brought together policymakers, academics, civil society representatives and international experts, creating a space for open dialog and exchange of ideas for improving economies, societies and the environment.

The conference was organized with the aim of in-depth discussion of current challenges and opportunities for sustainable development against the background of rapidly changing global processes. The event was attended by representatives of the general public - from the academic community to practitioners, specialists and independent experts of Uzbekistan involved in sustainable development processes. Among the speakers were not only scientists from Uzbekistan, but also foreign experts from India, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Iran. Representatives of government agencies, analytical and research centers, non-governmental non-profit organizations (NNOs), civil society institutions and international organizations also participated in the conference. UMED alumni active in the fields of economics, environment and public administration were also given the opportunity to speak during the event. This broad representation ensured rich discussions and made the conference an open educational platform for knowledge exchange between professionals and interested public in the context of the global sustainable development agenda.

After the plenary session, the conference continued with five specialized panel sessions:

Ø Institutional, economic and social vectors for ensuring economic growth and welfare of the population in the context of digitalization and modernization of the economy;

Ø Effective governance and sustainable development strategies;

Ø Geo-economic fragmentation: forecasts and risks;

Ø Transition to Green Economy: Opportunities and Challenges;

Ø International cooperation in the context of global problems. Foreign experience in achieving sustainable development goals.

The topics of all sessions were directly related to the key areas of the UN global agenda, including quality education, decent work and economic growth, climate change, peace, justice and effective institutions, and partnerships for sustainable development.

Through its open format, external audience participation and open access publication, the university not only strengthens its own contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals, but also fulfills its educational mission as an open academic platform for all stakeholders.

By bringing together high-level dialog with local communities, this initiative fully reflects the SDGs and presents the university as an active driver of sustainable and inclusive development in Uzbekistan.