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Corruption is a serious issue that affects all countries around the world. It is a crime that can undermine social and economic development in all societies. According to the statistics, every year $1 trillion is paid in bribes while an estimated $2.6 trillion are stolen annually through corruption – a sum equivalent to more than 5 percent of the global GDP. In order to fight against corruption every society, sector, and individual should stand united and act based on the rule of law. 

A delegation from Webster University, USA, visited MDIS Tashkent on December 5, 2017. As it has been reported earlier, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Webster University and the Ministry of Higher Education of Uzbekistan to establish the first American university – a Webster University in Uzbekistan. The main intent of the meeting was to familiarize the academic processes of both sides, to discuss the opportunities for a long-term partnership.

On November 29, 2017, the final step with a title "Demo Day" of “Startup Initiatives” programme that is a special event for networking among participants and business people, was conducted successfully.
“Startup Initiatives” programme was organized by Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan in cooperation with Agency for Science and Technologies within the framework of the CCI and UNDP ‘Business Forum of Uzbekistan (Phase - III)’. 
This year the second cycle of the programme started on 6th of March 2017 and covered all regions of Uzbekistan.