Uzbekistan is developing a program “From Poverty to Prosperity”

How New Uzbekistan reduces state participation in the economy

A number of crucial institutional reforms have been introduced in last five years to further modernize and enhance Uzbekistan’s economic and competition policies.
After a comparative study of international best practices, Uzbekistan has implemented a “Yellow Pages Rule” to decrease the extent of the state’s presence in the economy. Under the Rule, it is prohibited to establish a state-owned enterprise (SOE) if at least 5 private-sector entities are already established and operating within the relevant industry.
Uzbekistan reached this benchmark after a robust monitoring of its markets found that the presence of 5 entities signaled sufficient non-concentration.
The competition authority has been made directly accountable to the President and Senate to ensure independent decision making and avoid potential conflicts of interest.
State enterprises and public bodies must now comply with competition compliance tools to ensure an early prevention of competition law violations.

Lawmaking in Uzbekistan is based on international experience and national practice

Currently, as our state's development has entered a new stage, large-scale reforms are being implemented to modernize all spheres of public life and build a rule-of-law state. In this process, legislative activity is acquiring special relevance and becoming an important factor in the effectiveness of public administration. The profound socio-economic changes occurring in our country, the activation of integration processes in the international arena, as well as global digitalization trends require cardinal improvement of legislative activity.
Institutional Changes and Attention to the Quality of Laws

Fighting corruption is a priority direction of the state anti-corruption policy of New Uzbekistan

Member states are required by the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) to maintain “effective, coordinated anti-corruption policies” that establish objectives and a list of top priorities in order to fight corruption. Countries are also encouraged to create national anti-corruption plans and strategies by regional and international anti-corruption organizations.
The quality of evaluation, coordination, and monitoring, as well as accountability for their execution, are significantly enhanced by well- developed anti-corruption policies and initiatives and specialized anti-corruption organizations.

The Multidimensional Foreign Policy of New Uzbekistan

In today's rapidly changing world, Uzbekistan confidently positions itself as one of the key players on the international stage. The country’s foreign policy, reinvigorated with the election of Shavkat Mirziyoyev as President in 2016, demonstrates impressive results, transforming the republic into a significant center for regional and global diplomacy.
The foreign policy of New Uzbekistan showcases remarkable versatility and dynamism, grounded in principles of peace, mutually beneficial cooperation, and openness to the world.
Key Aspects of Uzbekistan’s Foreign Policy:
Regional Cooperation: Uzbekistan actively fosters relations with all Central Asian countries, striving to enhance regional security and economic integration.
Global Partnerships: The country is expanding ties with major world powers, such as the United States, Russia, China, and the European Union, as well as international organizations and financial institutions (UN, SCO, CIS, OTS, BRICS, World Bank, ADB, EBRD, etc.), strengthening cooperation in various fields.
Multivector Diplomacy: Uzbekistan pursues a balanced foreign policy, refraining from aligning with any single country or bloc.
Economic Diplomacy: Special attention is given to developing trade and economic relations, attracting foreign investments, and modernizing the economy.
Cultural and Humanitarian Engagements: Uzbekistan actively participates in international cultural events, promoting intercivilizational dialogue.

In Uzbekistan, strengthening interethnic and interfaith solidarity is always a priority of state policy

In recent years, geopolitical tensions have been increasing in different regions of the world, and interethnic conflicts and contradictions on religious grounds continue to worsen.
In the context of such instability, maintaining an open and constructive dialogue between different religious and cultural groups is becoming vital. Strengthening religious tolerance helps to create an atmosphere of mutual understanding, respect and generosity in society, which in turn alleviates tensions and prevents the escalation of conflicts.
Despite the enshrinement of the principle of human rights protection in the legislation of many countries, this norm is subject to restrictions, violations and attacks. According to experts, people living even in some developed countries of the world experience intolerant attitudes towards themselves or face quite serious restrictions on the rights and freedoms of certain national groups. Persecution, repression and discrimination based on ethnic origin, faith or unbelief are becoming everyday reality for many people.

In Uzbekistan, 95.8% of six-year-old children are enrolled in preparatory groups for school

The implementation of large-scale reforms In Uzbekistan, has ushered in a new era in preschool education. These reforms aimed at raising preschool children to be healthy and well-rounded, creating necessary conditions for them, strengthening the material and technical base of the preschool education system, increasing the share of the non-state sector, improving the quality of preschool educational services, and introducing effective forms and methods into the educational process.
As a result of these reforms, new, modern educational institutions were built in remote areas to replace old, dilapidated buildings.

Uzbekistan supports exporters

Export is a driver of the economy, enabling production growth, job creation, and GDP increase. Therefore, every country strives to support businesses seeking to expand their exports to foreign markets. This article discusses the comprehensive measures of direct support for exporters in Uzbekistan.
Export support in the country is carried out systematically, strictly adhering to the goal set in the “Uzbekistan - 2030” Strategy – to increase the share of the private sector in exports to 60 percent.
Here are a few key figures: from 2017 to 2023, Uzbekistan's total export volume reached $120 billion. In 2023, the export volume amounted to $24 billion, a 64% increase compared to 2017.
Over the past six years, Uzbekistan's export geography has expanded to 33 new countries, increasing the number of foreign markets to 115. For the first time, Uzbek products entered the markets of countries such as Peru, Panama, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Albania, Serbia, Finland, Luxembourg, and others.
In recent years, the national export support system has focused on engaging entrepreneurial entities in export activities.
For instance, while about 3,000 local companies joined export activities last year, from January to October this year, 2,450 enterprises entered foreign markets for the first time, exporting products worth $1 billion.
Another element of the comprehensive approach is the creation of a favorable regulatory environment.
In recent years, important regulatory changes have been implemented in Uzbekistan to simplify and stimulate export activities.

Over 40,000 educators in Uzbekistan received bonuses based on international and national certification standards

The development of a nation is closely tied to consistent reforms and renewal. Key focus areas include valuing human dignity, ensuring a prosperous lifestyle, promoting public peace and health, and upholding the rule of law. These vital standards are achieved by nurturing a generation equipped with quality education and exemplary upbringing.
A crucial element of this progress is enhancing the knowledge and skills of teaching staff. Significant efforts are underway to supply general education institutions with qualified and talented pedagogical personnel. To date, over 40,000 educators in Uzbekistan have received bonuses based on international and national certification standards, undergoing regular verification processes. For the current academic year, bonuses are allocated for 21 subjects based on national and international certifications, an increase from 18 subjects in the previous academic year.