Uzbekistan and ADB

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ADB, Uzbekistan Renew Development Partnership with New 5-Year Strategy

ADB has endorsed a new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Uzbekistan. The 5-year partnership strategy, from 2019–2023, supports the government’s ongoing reforms to help the economy’s transition towards a more inclusive and market-driven growth path.
Uzbekistan Growth to Improve Further to 5.2% in 2019 — ADB

High infrastructure spending, an improved investment climate, increased exports, and expected agriculture pickup are helping Uzbekistan sustain its growth, but the economy remains challenged by persistent credit expansion, accelerated inflation, and a widening current account deficit, according to a new report by ADB.
Promoting Regional Tourism Cooperation under CAREC 2030

This study seeks to assess the potential of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program as a platform to promote a regional approach to tourism development.
ADB Approves $300 Million Loan to Support Economic Reform Program in Uzbekistan

ADB Board of Directors has approved a $300 million policy-based loan to help improve economic management in Uzbekistan, which will help support macroeconomic stability and sustain high growth in the country.

Uzbekistan is a country striving for inclusive economic growth and narrowing of gaps in infrastructure quality between rural and urban areas through economic liberalization, private sector development, regional cooperation and integration.

The country operations business plan (COBP), 2019–2021 for Uzbekistan builds on the current country partnership strategy (CPS) for Uzbekistan and is consistent with the recent government initiatives and the forthcoming CPS for Uzbekistan for 2019–2023 under preparation. The COBP includes operational support for agriculture, transport, energy, municipal services, health, education, social protection, and access to finance. Support for the key drivers of change—including private sector development, regional cooperation, governance, and others—is integrated into the operational assistance.

Uzbekistan is a member of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program.

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News from Country Offices 16 Jul 2019

ADB Commends Government Decision to Transform Uzbekistan's Largest State-Owned Enterprise
Uzbekistan’s largest state-owned enterprise, Uzbekneftegas, will be restructured to improve its long-term sustainability and credit quality following a decision by the country’s government to implement a corporate...
Publication 08 Jul 2019

Asian Development Bank and Uzbekistan: Fact Sheet
ADB operations support Uzbekistan’s development priorities, with assistance in three strategic areas: private sector development, reduction of economic and social disparities, and regional cooperation and integration.
News Release 25 Jun 2019

ADB, Uzbekistan Renew Development Partnership with New 5-Year Strategy
ADB has endorsed a new Country Partnership Strategy for Uzbekistan. The 5-year partnership strategy, from 2019–2023, supports the government’s ongoing reforms to help the economy’s transition towards a more...