Insights on the Business Climate in Uzbekistan
Addressing barriers to private-sector development has been a long-standing ambition of the government of Uzbekistan, with an extensive programme of reforms that began in 2017 redoubling efforts to foster the growth of a more competitive and productive population of private-sector firms. Uzbekistan needs a more dynamic and innovative private sector if it is to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of the green and digital transitions, which create a new impetus for accelerating these reforms. Elaborating on feedback garnered through a small, focussed survey of foreign firms in Uzbekistan, this report provides new insights into their perceptions of the ongoing reform process and in doing so draws attention to some of the most pressing issues facing policymakers and business.
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Skills and infrastructure for private sector digitalisation
While survey respondents were positive about digital opportunities in the country, many expressed concerns regarding infrastructure and skills. The process of digitalisation will profoundly shape Uzbekistan’s economy and society in the years to come, just as it is doing across the OECD. Ensuring access to high-quality connectivity infrastructure and raising the level of digital skills in the workforce are essential for enabling the private sector to make the most of the opportunities of digitalisation.
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