OREANDA-NEWS. July 13, 2011. The final stage of the competition “The most active outworker” was held in Fergana region.

The contest, organized in cooperation with the regional association of trade unions, women’s committee and the Department of Labor and Social Welfare, was attended by 18 female outworkers, who won in city and district stages.

In Uzbekistan, particular attention is paid to participation of women in society and their employment. The practical results in this direction contribute to development of work from home.

Decree of President Islam Karimov “On measures to stimulate the expansion of cooperation between large industrial enterprises and production services on the basis of work at home” dated 5 January of 2006 is an important legal basis for ongoing work in this direction.

Today, more than 12 thousand women are employed as outworkers at over 100 large and small industrial enterprises and private firms. Over the past six months of 2011, small business and entrepreneurship created 4,500 new jobs in this area, of which 70% are women. Under orders of businesses, they make a variety of components and semi-finished products at home.

Each year, the importance of the competition “The most active outworker” conducted with the aim of social protection and promotion of domestic workers, is increasinng. The success of working from home for enterprises is shared and conditions for the workers of this form of labor are discussed at the competition.

“Under the leadership of President Islam Karimov a great attention is given to women to realize their abilities and potential,” said the head of the regional Department of Labor and Social Welfare Faizullo Kasimov. “The work held in this direction motivates our women who seek to benefit both family and society.”

At the contest participants spoke about the basics of home work, its role in raising household incomes. They have demonstrated their knowledge of the legal aspects of entrepreneurship, as well as the benefits granted to women outworkers. An exhibition of products was organized within the contest.

Outworker of Fergana oil refinary Mahliyo Umarova was recognized as the winner of the competition.