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The impact of climatic factors on grain crop yields in Uzbekistan

Rustamova, Iroda; Galimova, Firuza; Dekhkanova, Nilufar; … - 2026

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The role of green economy in the sustainable development of agro-industrial complex : evidence from Uzbekistan

Boboev, Akmal' Čorievič; Kurbonova, Churšida Idievna; … - 2026

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Uzbekistan : Public Investment Management Assessment Update with the Climate Module

Sayegh, Amanda - 2026

This technical assistance assessed Uzbekistan’s public investment management practices and their climate sensitivity using the Public Investment Management Assessment (PIMA) with the Climate Module (C-PIMA). The assessment found that Uzbekistan has made important progress in strengthening...

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Geographical simulation analysis of Uzbekistan's international logistics strategy : corridor diversification to overcome the constraints of double landlocked geography

Kumagai, Satoru; Isono, Ikumo; Tsubota, Kenmei - 2026

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Determinants and impacts of individual and combined adoption of sustainable agricultural practices in Uzbekistan

Djanibekov, Nodir; Kurbanov, Zafar; Tadjiev, Abdusame; … - 2026

Agricultural sector in Uzbekistan is undergoing rapid modernization driven by institutional reforms and mounting pressure to ensure sustainable land and water resource use. This study investigates the adoption and impacts of four sustainable agricultural practices (SAPs) promoted for sustainable...

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Geopolitics and development in Central Asia : exploring opportunities for middle powers

Woo, Hyeyoung - 2026

Central Asia has emerged as a key region where the convergence of geopolitics and development cooperation is most visible. Major powers are redefining their approaches: Japan combines official development assistance (ODA) with commercial partnerships to advance connectivity and reform; the EU is...

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A tale of two choices : son preference and reproductive outcomes in Uzbekistan

Dushamova, Khilola; Javed, Rashid; Suyunov, Gayrat; … - 2026

In this study, we use data from the recent round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) to estimate the effect of son preference on reproductive behaviour in Uzbekistan. We find strong evidence of differential stopping and spacing behaviour among Uzbek women. Women are significantly...

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Monetary policy transmission mechanism in post-communist economies : evidence from Uzbekistan

Davlatov, Elyor; Sági, Judit - 2026

This study aims to evaluate the transmission mechanisms of monetary policy in a post-communist economy using structural vector autoregression (SVAR) model. We constructed two SVAR models employing both recursive and non-recursive approaches to identify monetary policy shocks and analyze how...

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Uzbekistan : Third Agriculture Public Expenditure Review

2026

Agriculture is a cornerstone of Uzbekistan’s economy, accounting for 24.3 percent of GDP, 23.9 percent of employment, and 20.4 percent of exports in 2023.2 It plays a vital role in reducing rural poverty, ensuring food security, and mitigating climate change risks. Despite its importance, the...

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Uzbekistan : Long-term Low-Carbon Development Options and Pathways

2026

This technical assistance report aims to support the Government of Uzbekistan (GoU) in formulating an economy-wide, long-term low-emission development strategy (LT-LEDS). Uzbekistan strengthened its unconditional Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target in its 2021 submission to the...

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Developing a risk-based stress testing framework for microfinance banks in Uzbekistan : a SVAR approach

Nematov, Farrukh - 2026

This paper develops a risk-based stress-testing framework for emerging microfinance banks using a structural vector autoregressive (SVAR) approach. The model captures the dynamic transmission of key macroeconomic shocks, including economic activity, monetary policy, and exchange-rate movements,...

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Contesting labour violations in Uzbekistan's cotton fields

McGuire, Darren; Nazar, Malika; Piacentini, Laura; … - 2026

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Measuring systemic risk of banking sector in Uzbekistan

Wang, Wenbo; Son, Jong Chil - 2026

This study investigates systemic risk and risk spillovers among 21 commercial banks in Uzbekistan.To this end, we adopt the Conditional Value-at-Risk framework and employ quantile regression, panel regression and a panel vector autoregression with exogenous variables (Panel VARX).The empirical...

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Caring for the future: a multi-country analysis of care systems in Europe and Central Asia

2026

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Documentation of the SUSADICA farm survey data on irrigated agriculture in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan (2019 and 2022)

Djanibekov, Nodir; Tadjiev, Abdusame; Petrick, Martin - 2026

This Discussion Paper documents the SUSADICA farm survey dataset and accompanying metadata to support transparent reuse and reproducible empirical research. It explains how the dataset was produced, structured, cleaned, harmonized, and prepared for public release, allowing users to understand...

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Caring for the future: insights from Uzbekistan : a gender responsive review of the care system

2026

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Impact of foreign ownership of domestic importers on exchange rate pass-through to import prices in Uzbekistan

Mirzaakhmedov, Rashid - 2026

This paper examines how foreign ownership of importing firms shapes exchange rate pass-through (ERPT) to import prices in Uzbekistan across three distinct monetary policy regimes. Using transactionlevel customs data matched with a firm ownership registry, I find that ERPT remained near-complete...

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Macroeconomic forecasting using machine learning methods : an application to Uzbekistan

Abdurakhmonov, Abdukakhkhor - 2026

This paper provides the first systematic assessment of machine learning methods for macroeconomic forecasting in Uzbekistan. Using a comprehensive dataset of more than 170 indicators, we forecast CPI inflation and GDP growth with nine machine learning models and compare them against three...

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Accelerating private sector and green transformation in Uzbekistan

2025

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Development of the near-term forecast of inflation for Uzbekistan : application of FAVAR and BVAR models

Boymirzaev, Temurbek - 2025

This study investigates the application of Factor-Augmented Vector Autoregression (FAVAR) and Bayesian Vector Autoregression (BVAR) models for inflation forecasting. FAVAR models deal with high-dimensional data by extracting latent factors from extensive macroeconomic indicators, while BVAR...

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The Gulf States, China, and Central Asia's green energy sector : interactions patterns, geopolitical dynamics, and implications for the EU and Germany

Ansari, Dawud; Gehrung, Rosa Melissa; Pepe, Jacopo Maria - 2025

Central Asian economies, particularly Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, are pursuing increasingly ambitious goals for renewable energy. Apart from China - an established player in the market - it has increasingly been Gulf countries that have been implementing respective projects, particularly Saudi...

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Feasibility study on cross-border electronic exchange of trade data and documents : Uzbekistan

2025

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Measuring natural rate of interest in Uzbekistan

Inkhomiddinov, Islomjon - 2025

The natural rate of interest, often interpreted as the equilibrium real interest rate, serves as a critical benchmark for evaluating the stance of monetary policy. This paper investigates the natural rate of interest in Uzbekistan using three econometric approaches: the HLW-type model1 , a...

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Robust growth in Central Asia 2019-24 : in the face of uncertainties, the pandemic and protracted war in the neighborhood

Barisitz, Stephan - 2025

In contrast to most Central, Eastern and Southeastern European (CESEE) economies, Central Asia (CA) - comprising Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan - has witnessed quite robust demographic as well as economic growth in the period from 2019 to 2024. This period was...

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Forecasting banking system liquidity using payment system data in Uzbekistan

Makhmudov, Shakhzod Abdullaevich - 2025

Forecasting banking system liquidity is crucial for the effective monetary policy implementation. This study investigates the effectiveness of various econometric and machine learning models in predicting the autonomous factors of banking system liquidity. The research compares widely used...

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Trade-environment nexus in environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis framework : a time series study for Uzbekistan

Ul Haq, Ihtisham; Nurmatov, Norbek; Allayarov, Piratdin; … - 2025

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Tourism sustainability in Uzbekistan : challenges and opportunities along the Silk Road

Karimov, Mamurbek Utkir ugli; Okmullaev, Ravshan; … - 2025

As a dynamic driver of globalization, tourism is a rapidly expanding and highly visible sector in the global economy, playing a substantial role in a country's GDP. In recent years, scholars and policymakers have placed growing emphasis on integrating economic, cultural, social, and...

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Towards smart public administration : a TOE-based empirical study of AI chatbot adoption in a transitioning government context

Omonov, Mansur Samadovich; Ahn, Yonghan - 2025

As governments pursue digital transformation to improve service delivery and administrative efficiency, AI chatbots have emerged as a promising innovation in smart public administration. However, their adoption remains limited, particularly in transitioning countries where institutional,...

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Republic of Uzbekistan : Technical Assistance Report-Macro Stress Testing of the Uzbek Banking Sector

2025

The Technical Assistance (TA) mission, conducted in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from August 21 to 31, 2023, assisted the Central Bank of Uzbekistan's (CBU) authorities in developing their stress testing (ST) framework for the banking sector. This TA was the second of a multi-mission TA project...

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Uzbekistan and Public-Private Partnerships : Country Lessons, Republic of Uzbekistan

Dwight, Lawrence - 2025

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) utilize private sector expertise, risk sharing, management, and financing to improve public investment. However, these benefits also carry risks. Project level risks include poor selection, optimism bias, off-budget financing, and contract renegotiation....

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The Sequencing and speed of Reforms in Transition Economies : Implications for the Case of Uzbekistan

Simone, Alejandro - 2025

Uzbekistan has made significant progress in its transition to a market economy since 2017, achieving advancements in macroeconomic stabilization, trade and exchange rate liberalization, price liberalization, and small-scale privatization. Despite these successes, challenges remain in reforming...

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Republic of Uzbekistan : Financial Sector Assessment Program-Financial System Stability Assessment

2025

This inaugural Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) in Uzbekistan took place against the backdrop of a strong and resilient economy undergoing wide-ranging reforms. The main objectives of the authorities' strategy for developing the banking sector are to significantly increase the role of...

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Republic of Uzbekistan : Selected Issues

2025

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Republic of Uzbekistan : Selected Issues

2024

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Republic of Uzbekistan : 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report

2025

Uzbekistan has made remarkable progress in its transition to a market-oriented economy. Far-reaching economic reforms have transformed the economy and spurred capital inflows which, combined with buoyant remittances and favorable commodity prices, have driven robust growth. The authorities...

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Republic of Uzbekistan : Review of Near-Term Forecasting Framework of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan

Fukac, Martin - 2025

This Technical Assistance followed a request by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan for a review of their nowcasting and near-term forecasting system. Over the past few years, the central bank has developed a nowcasting and near-term forecasting entirely with their own resources. The Central Bank's...

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Uzbekistan : Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy and Annual Borrowing Plan

Kim, Marie - 2025

At the request of the authorities, a joint World Bank-IMF technical assistance (TA) mission visited Tashkent, Uzbekistan during October 9-20, 2023 to help the authorities in developing a mediumterm debt management strategy (MTDS), designing an Annual Borrowing Plan (ABP), and to train the...

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Accelerating Progress Towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Uzbekistan

Ahmedov, M.; Hellowell, M. - 2025

The government of Uzbekistan engaged the World Bank and partners to support the development of a National Health System Strategy for Uzbekistan. This document presents a series of interconnected outputs from this process, namely: (i) the Background Papers, eight of which focus on a single...

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Uzbekistan Country Economic Memorandum

2025

Uzbekistan's economic story over the past seven years is a captivating one of transition and reform; however, the country is not yet enjoying the full economic returns from these efforts. This report shows how to spur faster growth by improving the functioning of domestic markets and their...

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The economic and social impacts of ecotourism on local employment and income : a case study of rural Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Abdurakhmanova, Akida; Ahrorov, Farhod - 2025

This study explores the socio-economic impacts of ecotourism on local employment and income in the rural areas of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. By surveying 167 participants, including stakeholders involved in ecotourism and local community members, the research investigates the contributions of...

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Mapping the education landscape: results of a study on education providers' training in the hospitality sector in Uzbekistan

Renold, Ursula; Palayil, Michelle A.; Caves, Katherine; … - 2025

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The relationship between renewable energy production and economic growth : a short-term and long-term analysis in the case of Uzbekistan

Halmuratov, Gofur; Rustamov, Kamoliddin; Khankelov, T.; … - 2025

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The impact of agricultural index insurance on farmers' welfare and climate resilience : findings from Uzbekistan

Moritz, Laura; Kuhn, Lena; Bobojonov, Ihtiyor - 2025

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Impact of energy consumption on agricultural economics in Uzbekistan : an ARDL approach

Yulduz, Yakubova; Xolilla, Xolmuratov; Fozil, Xolmurotov; … - 2025

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Agricultural insurance in Uzbekistan : current status and need for structural changes

Bobojonov, Ihtiyor; Kuhn, Lena; Eltazarov, Sarvarbek; … - 2025

The insurance market in Uzbekistan is characterized by its heavy focus of risk management on strategic crops like cotton and wheat and the very close coupling of insurance with agricultural loans. The majority of farmers who received a subsidized production credit from the agricultural bank...

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Republic of Uzbekistan : Technical Assistance Report-Report on Government Finance Statistics and Public Sector Debt Statistics Mission (April 1–11, 2025)

2025

This technical assistance (TA) mission on Government Finance Statistics (GFS) and Public Sector Debt Statistics (PSDS) was conducted in Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan during April 1–11, 2025. The primary objective of the mission was to assist the authorities in their efforts to enhance data...

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Republic of Uzbekistan : Financial Sector Assessment Program-Detailed Assessment of Observance-Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision

2025

In the context of Uzbekistan’s transition to a market-based economy, the authorities have undertaken several reform measures that strengthened banking supervision. Starting in 2019, a new central bank law enhanced the independence of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan (CBU) and set price and...

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The China-Taliban old-new connection : the BRI, above and beyond

Rehaiem, Jalel Ben Haj - 2025

This paper explores the challenges China faces with regard to its Afghanistan strategy after the US withdrawal in August 2021. Beijing has seen Afghanistan as a strategic asset in relation to China's BRI project, given the country's enormous natural resources which have gone unexploited due to...

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The 20th Conference of the Parties on CITES, 24 November - 05 December 2025, Uzbekistan

2025

The 20th meeting of the CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP20), scheduled to take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in November-December 2025, will offer Parties the chance to assess how the Convention is being implemented, propose ways to enhance its effectiveness, discuss the resources needed...

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The 20th Conference of the Parties on CITES, 24 November - 05 December 2025, Uzbekistan

2025

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Governance framework of energy transition in Uzbekistan

Anastasia, Salnikova - 2025

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Responsible Business Conduct for Sustainable Infrastructure in Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Uzbekistan

2025

This report provides an insight into the policy landscape for sustainable infrastructure in Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Uzbekistan. It identifies opportunities for promoting responsible business conduct (RBC) in infrastructure development in the countries and includes policy considerations on how...

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