Unlocking Uzbekistan’s Growth Potential | EBRD’s Key Priorities with President Renaud-Basso

Описание: In this interview, Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), speaks with Daryo's Tawney Kruger at the Tashkent International Investors Forum. Renaud-Basso sheds light on the EBRD’s substantial investments in Uzbekistan, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the country's ambitious reform agenda under President Mirziyoyev. Learn about:

The strategic importance of Uzbekistan in the EBRD’s investment portfolio.
How the EBRD is consistently investing between $700-800 million annually in Uzbekistan, focusing on the private sector (70%) and the burgeoning green sector.
The Bank’s role in supporting pivotal policy reforms, such as privatization, subsoil mining laws, and capital market development.
EBRD's transformation and planned privatization of Asaka Bank in partnership with the Uzbek government.
Uzbekistan's renewable energy initiatives and its goal of achieving 25% of renewable energy by 2030.
The Middle Corridor connectivity project linking Europe and Central Asia, with the EBRD committing $1.5 billion in strategic infrastructure investments.
How the private sector, particularly small businesses, is driving job creation and economic growth.
The Bank's focus on supporting women-led businesses and fostering gender equality.

Stay tuned to hear more about EBRD's comprehensive approach to sustainable growth, energy security, and economic diversification in Uzbekistan.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Experience at Tashkent International Investors Forum
03:21 EBRD's Assistance with Privatization of Asaka Bank
06:36 The Middle Corridor and its Importance for Uzbekistan
08:02 Foreign Investment Council and Improving the Regulatory Environment
09:02 The Middle Corridor's Impact on Uzbekistan
10:49 Opportunities for Uzbekistan with the Middle Corridor
12:12 EBRD's Long-Term Vision for the Partnership with Uzbekistan
13:34 Cooperation among Central Asian Countries
14:30 The Role of the Private Sector in Reforms
15:00 Empowering Women in Business