BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 3. Tashkent city
authorities and global consulting firm McKinsey & Company discussed
developing a long-term strategy for the Uzbek capital through 2030,
with a focus on improving urban governance and strengthening the
implementation of strategic initiatives on November 3.
According to Tashkent regional administration, the discussions
took place during a meeting between Tashkent Mayor Shavkat
Umurzakov and a McKinsey delegation led by the company's Global
Managing Partner, Bob Sternfels.
The parties discussed establishing a shared vision for
Tashkent's development through 2030, improving the city's
management system and increasing the effectiveness of strategic
planning. Particular attention was paid to translating strategic
decisions into concrete projects and developing mechanisms to
assess their implementation and results.
Moreover, the meeting covered the development experience of
major cities, including Beijing, Riyadh, Dubai and Moscow. The
participants considered how urban management practices applied in
these cities could be adapted to Tashkent's development
priorities.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to explore a
partnership focused on professional training, skills development
and capacity building for city employees, including managerial
personnel. Under the proposed cooperation, McKinsey specialists are
expected to participate in training programs for staff of
Tashkent's municipal services.
McKinsey & Company is a U.S.-based global management consulting
firm founded in 1926. It advises governments, corporations and
financial institutions on strategy development, organizational
management, digital transformation, artificial intelligence,
operational efficiency and workforce development.
