OREANDA-NEWS. August 14, 2012. The World Bank supported International Workshop “Implementation of the AEM Program in Uzbekistan, and International Experience”, August 17-18, 2012, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Pursuant to the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. УП-4058 dated November 28, 2008 “On the program of activities to support the real economy enterprises, ensure their stable business operation, and increase export potential”, a Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 150 “On additional measures to improve electricity metering system” was issued on June 5, 2009.

 As per the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. ПП-1442 “On the Republic of Uzbekistan Industry Development Priorities in 2011-2015” dated December 15, 2010, and the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. ПП-1668 “Investment Program of the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2012” dated December 27, 2011, the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and SJSC Uzbekenergo have attracted funds of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank to implement the Advanced Electricity Metering Program (AEM). A loan of the Islamic Development Bank is expected to be attracted as well.

 SJSC Uzbekenergo, jointly with the World Bank, will conduct the workshop under the Program to promote the project idea, exchange advanced experience and best practices, and attract potential suppliers of services and equipment.

Main topics of the workshop are: Concept of the AEM implementation in Uzbekistan; international experience of mass scale AEM implementation; smart metering and communication; and billing system, data management and customer relations.

 Companies interested to participate in the workshop may contact Ms. Ayzada Uralbaevna Seitniyazova, Chief Specialist of the Department for Foreign Economic Relations and Foreign Investment of SJSC Uzbekenergo, via email: ferfid@mail.ru, ayzadka@yahoo.com

The World Bank supported International Workshop “Implementation of the AEM Program in Uzbekistan, and International Experience”, August 17-18, 2012, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Venue: SJSC Uzbekenergo