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Analysis of the main projects implemented in Uzbekistan in cooperation with international
financial and credit institutions
Denov Institute of Entrepreneurship and Pedagogy, “Finance, Monetary Circulation and Credit”
Department
Qosimov Bobur Sobirovich
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Annotation:
The article analyzes the main investment and socio-economic projects implemented
in the Republic of Uzbekistan in cooperation with international financial and credit institutions.
Practical recommendations and proposals are developed to determine the country’s strategic
approaches to establishing sustainable cooperation with international financial institutions.
Keywords:
International financial and credit institutions, investment projects, financial
cooperation, infrastructure development, efficiency analysis.
Introduction.
In today’s globalization environment, effective cooperation with international
financial and credit institutions is becoming increasingly important in achieving economic
development, building infrastructure, developing social sectors, and building a competitive
economy.
For developing countries, the financial resources, technical assistance, and advice provided by
these institutions are becoming an important tool in accelerating economic reforms.
Since the early years of independence, the Republic of Uzbekistan has been establishing stable
cooperation with international financial institutions such as the World Bank, the Asian
Development Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the Islamic
Development Bank.
Currently, a number of large projects have been implemented within the framework of this
cooperation in energy, transport, water supply, healthcare, education, digital infrastructure,
ecology, and other areas, and their economic effectiveness plays an important role in the process
of national development. The large-scale reforms implemented in Uzbekistan in recent years, the
goals set in the “New Uzbekistan – 2030” strategy, the Decree of the President of the Republic of
Uzbekistan No. PF-158 dated September 11, 2023, require bringing cooperation with international
financial institutions to a qualitatively new level. This creates the need for the rational attraction
of international credit resources, their targeted and transparent use, increasing the socio-economic
efficiency of projects, as well as improving investment activities based on international experience.
This research study analyzes the main projects implemented in Uzbekistan in cooperation with
international financial and credit institutions. It also covers the content of these projects, financing
mechanisms, institutional approaches to implementation, their impact on economic sectors, as well
as existing problems and solutions.
It serves as a scientific and practical basis for more effective organization of international financial
cooperation policy in Uzbekistan, increasing the efficiency of resource use, and defining future
strategic directions.
Analysis of literature on the topic
Cooperation with international financial and credit institutions is an integral part of the economic
policy of modern developing countries. Within the framework of this cooperation, large-scale
projects in infrastructure, energy, transport, education, healthcare and other areas create an
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opportunity to achieve economic stability, accelerate the processes of modernization and
diversification.
Foreign scholars, in particular, Rodrik D. and Subramanian A., have deeply analyzed the direct
and indirect impact of international financial institutions on development, and they emphasize that
projects financed by foreign loans accelerate institutional reforms in developing countries [1].
As analyzed by Sidorov A.V., projects in the field of healthcare and education implemented in
Russia with the World Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have
served to deepen institutional reforms [2].
In Kazakhstan, R.M. Kazibekova emphasizes in her research that projects for the development of
transport and logistics infrastructure implemented in cooperation with international financial
institutions have made a significant contribution to increasing the country’s transit potential [3].
Uzbek researchers have also been studying this topic in depth. In particular, A.A.
Abdurakhmanov’s scientific research systematically analyzed Uzbekistan’s policy of cooperation
with international financial institutions, the institutional environment and legal framework in this
process [4].
N.S. Islamov analyzed the economic efficiency of large projects with the participation of
international financial institutions and substantiated their positive impact on the real sector of the
Uzbek economy [5].
In recent years, attention has been paid to projects in the “green economy”, digital infrastructure
and social spheres implemented in partnership with international financial institutions. The studies
conducted by M.Kh. Tursunov and B.B. Jorayev scientifically examined the adaptation of these
projects to the local socio-economic environment and risk management mechanisms in their
planning [6].
The above analysis shows that cooperation with international financial institutions has become an
important tool not only for attracting financial resources, but also for deepening economic reforms,
forming a new management culture and harmonizing national strategies with international
experience.
Research methodology
The research used methods of comparative analysis, logical analysis, systematic analysis,
statistical grouping, synthesis, induction and deduction.
Analysis and results
From the first years of independence, Uzbekistan has chosen cooperation with international
financial institutions (IFIs) as a strategic direction for achieving economic development and
modernizing social infrastructure.
The policy pursued in this direction has served to modernize the national economy by attracting
funds from international financial organizations, providing technical assistance, and implementing
institutional reforms.
Uzbekistan has gradually developed cooperation with international financial institutions, initially
focusing on restoring social infrastructure, and later on economic reform and private sector
development. Today, this cooperation has become a strategic factor that is yielding significant
results in sustainable economic growth, green energy, digital transformation, and social sectors
(Table 1).
Major projects implemented in Uzbekistan in cooperation with international financial and
credit institutions (by year and sector)
Table 1
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№
Project Name
Year
Institute
(IMCI)
Sector
Financing amount
(mln. $)
1
Rural Water Supply
1997
World Bank
(WB)
Infrastructur
e
74
2
Road Infrastructure
Development
2002
Asian
Development
Bank (ADB)
Transport
100
3
Education System
Modernization
2007–
12
JB
Education
30
4
Energy System
Reconstruction
2009
OTB
Energy
150
5
Green Energy
Project
2022–
25
OTB
Energy
300
6
Digital
Infrastructure
Development
2023
JB
ICT
200
Table 1 shows major projects implemented in Uzbekistan in collaboration with international
financial and credit institutions, which shows that Uzbekistan has implemented major projects in
strategic sectors of the economy in collaboration with international financial and credit institutions
over the years.
The first project was launched in 1997 with the participation of the World Bank in the field of rural
water supply, and in subsequent stages the sectors of transport (2002), education (2007–2012) and
energy (2009) were covered.
In recent years, in particular in 2022–2023, the “Green Energy” and “Digital Infrastructure”
projects implemented in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank
reflect the country’s new strategy for sustainable development and digitalization.
The volume of financing has also increased over the years, reaching 200 million US dollars for the
ICT project in 2023. This indicates an expanding scale and scope of cooperation with the ICRC
(Table 2).
Financial resources attracted from the IMCI funds in 2010–2024 (annually, million $)
1
Table 2
Year
World
Bank
ADB
EBRD
IDB
Others
Total
2010
45
70
10
12
8
145
2015
60
85
25
18
15
203
1
Jahon banki. O‘zbekiston bilan hamkorlik dasturi 2022–2026 yillar uchun. – Vashington: Jahon banki guruhi,
2022. – 84 b.
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2018
75
110
50
22
20
277
2020
95
130
60
30
28
343
2022
120
150
70
40
35
415
2024
140
180
80
55
45
500
Table 2 shows the financial resources attracted at the expense of the IFI funds. Uzbekistan
gradually expanded its cooperation with international financial and credit institutions between
2010 and 2024. In 2010, a total of 145 million US dollars were attracted, while in 2024 this figure
reached 500 million US dollars. The largest part of the financing volume was provided by the
Asian Development Bank (ADB) and The World Bank (WB) accounts for the largest share. The
ADB’s share has been growing steadily over the years, reaching $180 million in 2024.
The funds allocated by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) are also increasing consistently.
This trend indicates that the strategy of cooperation with the IMF is being pursued on a systematic
and long-term basis, and the volume of financial resources is being directed towards economic
reforms and investment projects (Table 3).
Distribution of projects financed by the IMCI by sector (as of 2024)
Table 3
№
Network
Number of
projects
Total funding
(millions of $)
Share (%)
1
Energy
12
960
28
2
Transport
9
720
21
3
Social sphere
7
430
13
4
Digital infrastructure
5
380
11
5
Agriculture
6
350
10
6
Banking and finance
4
310
9
7
Others
3
250
8
8
Total
46
3400
100%
Table 3 shows the distribution of projects financed by the International Financial Institutions by
sector (as of 2024). As of 2024, the bulk of projects financed by international financial and credit
institutions fall on the energy (28%) and transport (21%) sectors. Significant funds have also been
allocated to the social sphere, digital infrastructure and agriculture, their share is 13%, 11% and
10%, respectively (Table 4).
Key indicators achieved as a result of cooperation with the International Monetary Fund in
Uzbekistan (by selected years)
2
Table 4
2
O‘zbekiston Respublikasi Investitsiyalar, sanoat va savdo vazirligi. Investitsiya loyihalari monitoringi. – Rasmiy
axborot, 2024. – №2. – B. 14–22.
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№
Indicators
2010
2015
2020
2024
1
New electricity
capacity (MW)
300
800
1200
1800
2
Number of areas with
improved rural water
supply
3
7
12
20
3
Modern roads built
(km)
120
400
750
1100
4
Number of
entrepreneurial
projects
250
800
1600
2500
As can be seen from Table 4, the key indicators achieved as a result of cooperation with
international financial institutions in Uzbekistan (2010–2024) Over the years, projects
implemented in cooperation with international financial and credit institutions have led to
significant qualitative changes in the economic and social development of Uzbekistan.
In particular: New electricity capacity in the energy sector increased from 300 MW in 2010 to
1,800 MW in 2024, which played an important role in meeting the energy needs of industry and
the population.
The number of areas with improved rural water supply has also increased, from 3 areas in 2010 to
20 in 2024.
As a result of the development of transport infrastructure, 1,100 km of modern roads have been
built, which has significantly improved internal logistics and trade relations.
In terms of supporting entrepreneurship, the number of funded projects increased 10-fold, reaching
2,500 in 2024.
Conclusion and suggestions
Our analysis shows that Uzbekistan’s cooperation with international financial institutions (IFIs)
has become more systematic in recent years. A number of infrastructure, social and innovative
projects have been implemented in cooperation with such prestigious financial institutions as the
World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development, and the Islamic Development Bank.
As a general conclusion, it should be noted that in the analysis of major projects implemented in
Uzbekistan in cooperation with international financial institutions,
it is advisable to put the following recommendations into practice:
–it is necessary to monitor the status of the project at each stage through electronic monitoring
platforms, increase accountability;
–it is necessary to use regional needs analysis as the main criterion when creating new projects
with IFIs;
–it is necessary to establish training in project management, financial audit and international
tenders in cooperation with institutions such as the World Bank and ADB;
–at the end of each major project, an impact and efficiency assessment should be implemented by
independent international and local experts;
– it is necessary to take into account the opinions of local communities, civil society and regional
authorities when formulating project initiatives.
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Cooperation with the MIC is an important source of ensuring systematic development in priority
areas of Uzbekistan and strengthening socio-economic stability. Large infrastructure and human
capital-oriented projects are directly aligned with the country’s long-term development strategy.
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