Mission and objectives
Goals, tasks and strategy under our Charter.
Main goal
To develop geographical indications in Uzbekistan, promote them nationally and internationally, commercialise them, and provide legal and methodological support to businesses and artisans.
Our tasks
Legal and methodological support
Legal and methodological support in identifying GIs and registering them nationally and internationally.
Awareness
Raising public awareness of geographical indications.
Professional training
Professional training programmes with Tashkent State University of Law and other institutions.
Commercialisation
Supporting the commercialisation of GIs.
Promotion abroad
Promoting Uzbek GIs abroad.
Events
Organising festivals, exhibitions and other events; trade pavilions, advertising and media partnerships.
Publishing and digital media
Publishing, digital advertising and branded merchandise.
Quality and certification
Organising quality testing, certification and laboratory analysis abroad.
Protection abroad
Practical help in protecting Uzbek GIs abroad.
Cooperation with state bodies
Cooperation with state bodies on the legal protection of GIs.
International cooperation and grants
Cooperation and grant projects with WIPO, FAO, the international oriGIn network, international financial institutions and donors.
Analysis and legislation
Sector analysis and proposals to improve legislation.
Expected results
Local products become protected, valuable brands
Producers standardise quality through associations
Access opens to foreign markets and international grants
Entrepreneurs and artisans connect directly with foreign investors and buyers