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Uzbekistan has begun preparations for the large-scale transfer of key infrastructure and social assets to private companies. This initiative is part of a government program aimed at developing the country by attracting private capital. Specifically, within this program, private entities will take over water supply and sewage networks, distribution networks for electricity and gas, the construction of schools and kindergartens, as well as roads and other strategic assets.
The project program, which will be implemented based on public-private partnerships (PPP) from 2024 to 2030, was approved by the President of Uzbekistan in late August. The document outlines specific measures for implementing this initiative.
Road Construction and Modernization
It is planned to build and modernize at least 1,000 km of modern toll highways. Construction of the “Tashkent – Samarkand” highway will begin in 2024, and the “Tashkent – Andijan” highway in 2026. These roads will create additional conditions for convenient and high-speed connections between major cities in the country.
Transfer of Distribution Networks to Private Operators
By July 1, 2027, distribution networks for electricity will be handed over to private operators, and by the end of 2027, distribution networks for natural gas will follow. This is expected to reduce annual energy losses by at least half.
Modernization of Irrigation Pumping Stations
Agreements will be reached by 2028 for the modernization of all outdated irrigation pumping stations, ensuring an additional annual energy savings of up to 30 percent.
Water Supply and Sewage Management
Private companies will be engaged in the modernization and management of water supply and sewage networks in each region by the end of 2028. This will provide up to 87 percent of the population with access to clean and uninterrupted drinking water, and centralized sewage coverage will reach 30 percent.
Construction and Management of Educational Institutions
Starting in 2026, it is planned to annually build and manage at least 100 schools and 100 preschool educational institutions based on PPP principles. This will create modern educational facilities with a capacity of over 400,000 students and preschools for more than 300,000 children.
Development of Medical Infrastructure
As part of the program, the construction of multidisciplinary hospitals serving over 100,000 patients is planned, with subsequent transfer to private operators for management. This will expand access to medical services based on advanced technologies.
The project program, signed by the president, sets ambitious goals for modernizing key sectors of the country. It is expected that attracting private capital and managing strategic assets by private companies will lead to improved service quality, cost reduction, and the creation of new jobs, which in turn will positively impact Uzbekistan’s economic development.
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