TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 23. World Bank
experts specializing in public-private partnerships (PPP) met with
Ilhomjon Umrzakov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of
Uzbekistan, Trend
The meeting brought together key figures including Elena
Timusheva, World Bank Specialist on Public-Private Partnerships;
David Duarte, PPP Consultant; Abduqodir Yoqubov, Deputy Director of
the Public-Private Partnership Development Department; along with
other senior representatives from both sides.
Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in PPPs and
advancing technical collaboration on fiscal risk management
mechanisms. The parties exchanged views on methodologies and
practical tools for screening and evaluating PPP projects,
exploring ways to further improve these processes.
In addition, participants reviewed ongoing PPP projects and
their outcomes, with a particular emphasis on ensuring financial
stability and increasing investment attractiveness in critical
sectors such as water supply and transport.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to deepen cooperative
relations and to implement systematic, effective measures aimed at
achieving shared goals in the development and management of
public-private partnerships.
Earlier on June World Banl also held meetings on to discuss
enhancing Uzbekistan’s healthcare system on enhancing the support
system for green public procurement