Harnessing Uzbekistan’s Potential of Urbanization National: Urban Assesment

Five years after Uzbekistan opened its economy to regional and global trade and investments, the government has taken steps to leverage from the opportunities offered by urbanization. Harnessing values and assets that have been so far constrained, such as rural labor and urban land, in favor of sustainable urban development, will help diversify the national economy and contribute to stronger and more equitable future growth. This National Urban Assessment reveals key population, economic, and policy trends linked to urbanization.