Uzbekistan and ADB

The country operations business plan (COBP), 2020–2022 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Uzbekistan is consistent with the recent government initiatives and the country partnership strategy (CPS), 2019–2023 for Uzbekistan.

This Country Partnership Strategy for Uzbekistan defines ADB's strategic approach in the country for 2019–2023.

This publication contains a comprehensive analysis of the socioeconomic aspects of gender equality in Uzbekistan.

Данная публикация содержит всесторонний анализ социально-экономических аспектов гендерного равенства в Узбекистане.

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. In line with the national development strategy, the government has prioritized the development of rural infrastructure to (i) address social challenges of the rural population, and (ii) create an enabling environment—a reliable supply of utilities and adequate transport infrastructure—for the private sector and foreign direc

The country partnership strategy (CPS), 2012–2016 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Uzbekistan supported infrastructure development and access to finance. Consultations with the government confirmed that the strategic focus of the CPS remains valid. The proposed country operations business plan (COBP), 2018–2020 for Uzbekistan extends the validity of the CPS, and is consistent with recent government initiatives.

To implement the designation of eligible Asian Development Fund (ADF) loans as concessional ordinary capital resources (OCR) loans following the approval of the ADF-OCR merger by ADB's Board of Governors, it is necessary to amend the respective Legal Agreements.

This letter agreement effective 1 January 2017 applies to the ADF loans made by ADB to Uzbekistan as referred to in this document dated 18 January 2017.

The country operations business plan (COBP), 2017–2019 for Uzbekistan is consistent with the country partnership strategy (CPS), 2012–2016, and more recent government initiatives.

In line with the CPS, this COBP includes operational support for transport, energy, municipal services, and access to finance. Reflecting emerging development priorities and ADB Strategy 2020 midterm review recommendations, the COBP also includes pilot-based and demand-driven support to education and healthcare.

The country operations business plan (COBP), 2016–2018 for Uzbekistan is consistent with the country partnership strategy, 2012–2016.

This country gender assessment describes the changes in the status of women and men in Uzbekistan as the country rapidly transforms from a state-controlled, agricultural economy to a market-based system. Prepared under ADB regional technical assistance, this report explains in detail several characteristics of Uzbekistan’s transformation and their direct bearing on gender equality.