The World Bank in Uzbekistan

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The World Bank in Uzbekistan

The global COVID-19 pandemic is the most severe crisis Uzbekistan has faced since the economy’s recovery from the breakup of the Soviet Union. It has adversely affected the domestic economy and resulted in declines in employment, well-being, and incomes.

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Modernizing the Innovation System

Uzbekistan will modernize its national innovation system with support from the World Bank.

agri-food sector

Creating jobs and reducing poverty

Read a blog on how to create more jobs and reduce poverty through investing in Uzbekistan's agri-food sector.

Economic Update

First Economic Contraction in 25 Years

The Central Asia region is experiencing an economic contraction not seen for a very long time. Not since 1995.

Uzbekistan At-A-Glance

The COVID-19 crisis has almost entirely extinguished GDP growth in 2020. To mitigate the economic, social, and health consequences of the pandemic, the Government has been taking anti-crisis policy measures. These measures have focused on containing the virus, protecting lives and livelihoods, and keeping the reforms on track.

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Projects in Uzbekistan

Improving Pre-primary and Secondary Education

The project aims at increasing access of children aged 3-6 to quality early childhood care and education in rural areas, and improving conditions for students of rural secondary schools for better learning outcomes.

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