TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 1. Uzbekistan and the
German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) have signed an
agreement to allocate €9 million in grant funding for the
development of new master plans and implementation of green pilot
projects for 2026–2029, Trend reports, citing Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Economy
and Finance.
The agreement was reached during a meeting between First Deputy
Minister of Economy and Finance Ilkhom Norkulov, GIZ Country
Director Joachim Fritz, and Project Manager Beate Schoreith.
The parties discussed the current status of ongoing initiatives
and future areas of cooperation. It was noted that, with previously
allocated GIZ grant funds, comprehensive development strategies
have already been prepared for 12 districts.
The sides also highlighted the successful implementation of 24
pilot projects across the country. These include a 500-hectare
agritourism complex in the Shakhrisabz district, vocational
training centers in several regions, as well as projects on
intensive fish farming, installation of energy-efficient heat pumps
in social facilities, and the creation of IT and craft centers.
Total grant funding for these initiatives amounted to €1.3
million.
Further cooperation will focus on introducing artificial
intelligence and advanced analytical tools into the development and
implementation of regional strategies. Plans are in place to
continue green projects in 12 districts and launch new initiatives
in Bakhmal, Boysun, and Sokh districts.
