Considering the respect for democratic principles and fundamental human rights, in particular as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the principles agreed in this Agreement, in the implementation of the domestic and foreign policies of both parties and the importance of the purposes of this Agreement,
Article 1. General Conditions and Definitions
d) «Helvetas» means Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation — the «Implementing Agency» mandated by the SDC for the implementation of the SVRP;
Article 2. Project Goals
1. The overall goal of the first phase of the Project is to contribute to more gainful employment of VET graduates through improved access to the labour market. VET students and graduates in Uzbekistan profit from labour market-oriented education and training system, allowing them to find and retain an attractive and decent job in sectors with growth potential.
Article 3. Scope of the Project Agreement
Article 4. Competent authorities
2. The SDC shall be an Executive Authority for this Agreement and the implementation of the Project on behalf of the Swiss Confederation. The Embassy represents the SDC in Uzbekistan and shall be in charge of the administration and coordination of the Project.
1. The SDC shall make available a maximum amount of CHF 4 935 000 (Swiss Francs four million nine hundred thirty five thousand) for the implementation of the Project from December 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025 as described in the Project Document.
Article 6. Obligations of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan
3. The MoHSSE shall commit to ensure an appropriate coordination between the activities financed by the SDC and those financed by other donors in order to guarantee full coherence. Regular consultations between all involved actors shall be facilitated by the MoHSSE.
Article 7. Project Implementation
2. The Implementing Agency shall be responsible for overall project oversight, implementation, and performance monitoring. The Implementing Agency shall report to PSC on project developments. The PSC shall be responsible for regularly reviewing and endorsement of the progress report and the Yearly Plans of Operations.
Article 8. Project Monitoring and Reporting
4. The internal monitoring of the Project activities is to be undertaken by the Implementing Agency.
Article 9. Procurement of Goods and Services
3. If for any reason the Project should have to be discontinued, the use of the goods provided with the funds of the SDC shall be agreed in writing between the Contracting Parties. In such a case, the SDC shall assume no liability whatsoever in connection with the said goods.
Article 10. Privileges and Immunities
d) in accordance with the existing currency transfer regulations, facilitate in creating favorable conditions for the procedures of international transfers in foreign currency caused by project needs or expatriate personnel;
Article 11. Termination of the Agreement
3. If events resulting from force majeure (natural disaster, etc.) prevent the execution of the Agreement, either Party may terminate the Agreement with effect from the moment when it becomes impossible to carry it out.
1. Any modifications or amendments to the present Agreement shall be considered an integral part of it and formalized by separate protocols.
Within the framework of this Agreement, the Parties shall neither directly nor indirectly propose benefits of any nature whatsoever. They shall not accept any such proposals.