PPPs
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Uzbekistan are key to improving infrastructure and public services by leveraging private sector expertise and investment. The country’s robust legislative framework, anchored by the Law "On Public Private Partnership," creates an attractive environment for investors. A 2023 Presidential decree further supports PPPs with international financial assistance.
Under the Uzbekistan 2030 strategy, the government plans to attract $30 billion in PPP investments over seven years, focusing on airports, schools, hospitals, and more. PPPs offer benefits like long-term profits, risk-sharing, and efficient public facility operations. The PPP Development Agency (PPPDA) maintains a public register of these projects online.
Government Institutions
Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF)
MOEF is responsible for determining unified PPP policies; reviewing projects; approving tender documents and PPP agreements; and assisting ministries, agencies, and local public authorizes in implementing PPP programs. The MOEF also works with investors, international financial and donor organizations, scientific and expert communities, and other market stakeholders on PPP development issues, while protecting the rights and legal interests of PPP project partners.
Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade (MIIT)
The MIIT implements unified state investment policies and promotes investment. Some of its major functions with respect to PPPs include initiating, procuring and promoting projects, as well as establishing agreements among the government, investors and International Financial Institutions (IFIs).
Cabinet of Ministers (CM)
The CM is the state body which ensures the implementation of unified state policies in the PPP field and approves concepts for PPP projects worth more than 10 million USD. The CM may authorize a specific government entity (e.g., Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Health) or another organization to act as a public partner in a PPP project on behalf of the Republic of Uzbekistan.