Businesses worldwide feel the repercussions of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but how exactly is the private sector faring in Central Asia—a region with deep trade and investment ties to Russia…
The more accurate the public can be in documenting their driving experiences, the more precise government agencies and development partners, like the World Bank, can help fill pot-holes—ensuring a…
Water is central to economic growth and human wellbeing. Sustainably managing this precious resource is becoming more urgent as demand grows while supply becomes less reliable. And it is through…
By rethinking the approach to landscape restoration in Central Asia, the region can better protect lives and livelihoods and help create a more sustainable and resilient future for all.
What needs to be done then to promote financial wellbeing for more people in Central Asia?
This blog documents Uzbekistan's steps in transitioning to a market economy. It uses comparative analysis and accompanying literature to review issues countries experience while transitioning…
As the world celebrates the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day, it is important to remind ourselves of the fragility of our environment—we must invest in our planet today to ensure a brighter future…
Recently, we studied the extent of gender discrimination using an experiment that randomly assigned fictitious resumes to job advertisements in Uzbekistan.
Over six months, Uzbekistan’s Green Growth and Climate Change Policy Dialogues examined the country's progress toward a green transition. Learn about their outcomes.
Unleashing the full potential of the private sector and entrepreneurship is critical to Uzbekistan achieving its 2030 development goals and improving the lives of all its people.