Asian Development Bank and Uzbekistan: Fact Sheet

Abstract

Updated yearly, this ADB Fact Sheet provides social and economic indicators on Uzbekistan as well as concise information on ADB's operations in the country and contact information. Since joining the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 1995, Uzbekistan has received 35 loans totaling $1.95 billion and $43.2 million in grant technical assistance. In 2010, ADB provided assistance totaling $656 million in support of priority infrastructure development in the energy, transport and water supply sectors and small and medium-sized enterprises. Uzbekistan is ADB’s largest client in the region by the number of loans and the 14th largest borrower. Overall, Uzbekistan is the 15th largest shareholder among ADB’s regional members. The Government of Uzbekistan’s Welfare Improvement Strategy, 2006–2010 is focused on securing sustainable economic growth, increasing rural incomes and access to social services, development of the private and finance sectors, regional transport and customs transit, and enhancing the country’s human capital. Based on these strategic directions, and supported by prudent economic and investment policies, the economy has performed strongly throughout 2009–2010, progressing further toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Since 2008, public sector-oriented investments in infrastructure and industry have been the major driver of growth.