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Uzbekistan

Since joining the ADB in 1995, Uzbekistan has received $1.29 billion in 30 loans and $40.83 million in grant technical assistance (TA). Of these resources, 27% were allocated to agriculture and natural resources, 23% for education, 21% for transport, and 15% for water and municipal services. Small and microfinance is another important sector receiving ADB's assistance.


Asian Development Outlook 2010: Uzbekistan [ PDF ]

The government responded to the recent global financial and economic crisis with a well structured and timed anticrisis program. The program substantially increased domestic investment to create employment opportunities that offset the impact of the crisis on exports. The government has strengthened its efforts to diversify the economy through the private sector.




Feature Stories
8 June 2010
Taking Credit in Uzbekistan
In Uzbekistan, people unable to get loans are finding help at neighborhood credit unions, which are boosting home-based businesses, self-employment, and incomes.
7 June 2010
By the Book
An ADB textbook project is at the heart of education reform in Uzbekistan.


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