The projects were prepared by young faculty staff members of the UWED, who actively participated in the workshops on new teaching methods, including presentation skills, at the Westminster International University in Tashkent in May 2007.

Participants from various Departments of the UWED elaborated their projects individually or in the small groups. During development of projects, they used methodical tools and e-materials, as well as Internet resources.

Ms. Alina Akhmerova, second year Master student at the Department of International Economic Relations, noted: "This presentation is a good chance for us, young teachers, to show how we prepared for a teaching process and share our ideas and skills with the colleagues". While Ms. Guzal Dadabaeva, PhD student, said: "It is a good experience to attend the workshops on new teaching methods and after to apply new skills in practice".

UNDP project "Enhancing the Capacity of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy to Support the Foreign Policy of Uzbekistan" awarded the best projects with prizes, such as digital cameras and flashcards.

The project aims to strengthen the capacity of the UWED to support the development and implementation of the foreign policy of Uzbekistan through the training of highly qualified specialists as well as serving as an efficient platform for the research and debate over the variety of issues of international politics, economics, regional development, security, etc.