TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 5. Uzbekistan and the
World Bank have discussed issues related to improving the business
environment and enhancing public service efficiency, Trend reports via the Uzbek
Ministry of Economy and Finance.
The discussions took with the participation of World Bank
experts during the series of meetings at the Uzbekistan’s Ministry
of Construction and Housing and Communal Services, the Customs
Committee, as well as in Tashkent, Samarkand, and Karshi.
In the course of the talks, representatives of government
agencies and the private sector exchanged views on construction
permitting procedures, foreign trade and customs processes, and the
effectiveness of public services.
The study is part of a subnational assessment aimed at
evaluating the business environment across regions, identifying
existing challenges, and supporting further reforms in line with
international standards.
For reference, Uzbekistan and the World Bank have developed a
broad and steadily expanding partnership focused on economic
reforms, infrastructure modernization, and social development.
Since the start of large-scale reforms in 2016, the World Bank has
significantly increased its engagement in the country, with a
portfolio covering energy, transport, agriculture, water supply,
urban development, and public sector modernization.
The total value of active and implemented projects exceeds $10
billion, making Uzbekistan one of the largest recipients of World
Bank financing in Central Asia. The institution also provides
analytical and advisory support, including studies on business
climate, governance, and poverty reduction, aligning its programs
with Uzbekistan’s reform agenda and long-term development
strategy.
