Uzbekistan continues to strengthen its labour inspection system through a recent training-of-trainers course held at the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO) in Turin, Italy. As part of the ILO project "Improving labour inspection and occupational safety and health systems in Uzbekistan," four officials from Uzbekistan's State Labour Inspectorate completed the intensive programme, which equips labour inspectors with the skills to train their peers and modernize inspection practices.
The two-week course, "Training of Trainers on Building Modern and Effective Labour Inspection Systems," blends online and face-to-face learning. It provides practical, interactive sessions, exercises and group discussions led by ILO specialists and experienced inspectors. The training is built on the ILO curriculum for building modern and effective labour inspection systems, an adaptable package that covers topics ranging from policy development and inspection of working conditions to occupational safety and health and non-discrimination. Participants also learn adult learning methodologies, lesson design and facilitation techniques to help them become effective trainers.
By completing the programme, the Uzbek participants gained the competence to plan and deliver training sessions using the curriculum's 17 modules and to mentor new inspectors. The course aims to strengthen national and institutional capacity so that labour inspectorates can more effectively enforce compliance with labour legislation and promote safe and decent working conditions. Successful trainees receive certificates authorizing them to deliver training using the ILO curriculum, laying the foundation for a pool of certified trainers in Uzbekistan.
Part of a broader reform effort
The training forms part of Uzbekistan's wider reforms to align its labour inspection and occupational safety and health frameworks with international labour standards. The ILO project, supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany (BMZ), focuses on updating national legislation, developing policies and programmes, building the skills of inspectors and social partners, and improving compliance and enforcement mechanisms. The creation of a national corps of trainers will help ensure the sustainability of these reforms.
Reflections from participants
During the Turin course, Uzbek participants appreciated the practical nature of the training, noting that microteaching sessions and peer feedback provided valuable insights for future work. They highlighted that the collaborative environment fostered exchanges with inspectors from different countries, offering new perspectives on workplace challenges and solutions. Equipped with these new skills and resources, the participants will now replicate the training at home, contributing to a modern, effective and preventative labour inspection system in Uzbekistan.
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