BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 6. In 2025, the
Asian Development Bank (ADB) took major steps to strengthen private
sector participation and advance public-private partnerships (PPPs)
in Uzbekistan, Mirzo Iskandar Gulamov, Country Operations Head of
ADB’s Uzbekistan Resident Mission, told Trend.


According to Gulamov, ADB provided transaction advisory support
for five specialized hospitals in Tashkent under a healthcare PPP
program aimed at improving access to medical services and enhancing
operational efficiency within the public health system.


"In the water sector, ADB facilitated a PPP transaction to
upgrade and transfer 135 water pumping stations in Karakalpakstan
to private operators, significantly improving service delivery and
operational efficiency," he said.


Gulamov also highlighted ADB’s role in co-hosting the 3rd
International PPP Roundtable Forum in Tashkent, which focused on
mobilizing private capital and strengthening Uzbekistan’s
regulatory and institutional framework for PPPs.


"The Forum brought together more than 500 participants,
including representatives of government agencies, international
financial institutions, and private sector partners, to advance PPP
development in line with the Uzbekistan 2030 Strategy," he
noted.


As Gulamov noted, during the event, the government of Uzbekistan
and ADB signed a series of memoranda of understanding aimed at
expanding cooperation on priority PPP initiatives.







"These agreements cover proposed projects in the water sector,
such as the Namangan Drinking Water Project and the operation and
maintenance of the Tashkent Region Water Treatment Plant, as well
as transport infrastructure projects, including the modernization
of railway stations and the Urgench–Khiva motorway," the ADB
official added.


He said that the memoranda also include social infrastructure
initiatives, notably the development of preschool facilities in
Tashkent, along with asset monetization projects in the thermal
power generation sector.


"Taken together, these agreements will guide joint preparatory
work and help establish a strong pipeline of bankable PPP projects
aligned with Uzbekistan’s long-term development agenda," Gulamov
said.


He also noted that the Forum marked the launch of PPP Monitor:
Uzbekistan, a new analytical platform highlighting key market
trends and investor perspectives.


"By fostering dialogue and alignment among key stakeholders, the
Forum helped build a shared vision for scaling high-quality PPPs in
Uzbekistan and advancing sustainable, long-term infrastructure
development," Gulamov concluded.