BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 29. Uzbekistan's Central
Bank brought together leading international economists and
academics for its Monetary Policy Dialogue 2026 forum to discuss
ways to strengthen the bank's research capacity and expand the use
of evidence-based analysis in monetary policymaking.
This was reflected in the statement by the Central Bank of
Uzbekistan.
The meeting featured representatives from the Bank of England,
the Bank of Japan, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT),
the University of Oxford, the Geneva Graduate Institute,
Hitotsubashi University, and economic research firm OGResearch.
Discussions focused on enhancing the institutional role of
research within central banks, strengthening analytical
capabilities and expanding cooperation with the international
academic community.
Participants exchanged views on best practices for developing
central bank research functions, building partnerships with
universities, establishing visiting scholar programs and improving
collaboration with domestic academic institutions.
The forum also addressed the importance of modern data
infrastructure and advanced analytical tools in supporting monetary
policy decisions and improving economic forecasting.
"The Central Bank remains committed to promoting research-based
policymaking, strengthening the analytical foundations of monetary
policy and fostering open dialogue with leading international
experts and academic institutions," the bank said in a
statement.
The event reflects Uzbekistan's broader efforts to modernize its
monetary policy framework and align its central banking practices
with international standards. As the country continues to implement
inflation-targeting policies and deepen financial sector reforms,
expanding analytical capacity and integrating academic research
into policy decisions are expected to play an increasingly
important role in maintaining macroeconomic stability.
