Presidential Decree No. UP-5044 “On setting up Joint-Stock Company “Uzbekhydroenergo”. Country/Territory Uzbekistan Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Water Keyword Institution Business/industry/corporations Policy/planning Freshwater resources management Waterworks Hydropower generation Sustainable development Geographical area Aral Sea, Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Entry into force notes This Presidential Decree enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract The President decrees to set up Joint-Stock Company “Uzbekhydroenergo” assigning thereto the following functions: (a) implementation of the unified technical policy in the field of electric power generation at hydroelectric power stations, ensuring safe and efficient operation of hydraulic structures, as well as centralized technological management of hydropower facilities; (b) development and implementation of hydropower generation development programs on the basis of integrated development of hydropower potential and ensuring an increase in the share of hydropower in the structure of the energy balance of the country; (d) implementation of investment projects for the construction of new and modernization of existing hydroelectric power stations on the basis of modern and comprehensively substantiated scientific and technical solutions in the design and construction of large, medium, small and micro- hydroelectric power stations; (e) development of cooperation with international companies and financial institutions in attracting foreign investments and advanced technologies in the implementation of projects for the construction of new and modernization of existing hydroelectric power stations; (f) ensuring a careful attitude to the water potential of the country, preserving the existing flora and fauna in the construction and operation of hydraulic structures, as well as efficient management of water resources, taking into account the climatic, natural and other features of the republic; (g) implementation of training, retraining and upgrading on a systematic basis; and (h) qualification of personnel with higher and secondary special, vocational education in the field of hydropower. Full text Russian Website lex.uz