AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCounter-Terrorism Roadmap: Uzbekistan and the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism signed a 2026–2027 cooperation roadmap, expanding work on training, rehabilitation, research, and countering terrorist financing. Fintech Push: Uzbekistan is accelerating plans to become a regional fintech hub by 2030, with the central bank driving regulatory and digital infrastructure reforms. AI Startup Funding: IT Park Uzbekistan kicked off the President Tech Award (prize pool raised to $5M) and launched a $1M President AI Award to back new startups. Workforce Planning Data: CERR, GIZ, and HELVETAS launched an analytical platform to forecast Uzbekistan’s workforce needs, aiming to reduce skills mismatches. Hotline Bottlenecks: Uzbekistan’s Competition Committee flagged long wait times and dropped connections on utility hotlines, pushing for unified standards and fixes. Water Stress & Governance: New research reports sharp declines in Amu Darya flows in Tajikistan, while Uzbekistan’s water sector faces rising corruption concerns. Energy Finance: The World Bank approved the second phase of financing for Tajikistan’s Rogun hydropower plant, supporting clean power and regional electricity trade. Digital Payments Deal: VEON and Mastercard plan to expand inclusive, AI-enabled financial services across Uzbekistan and neighboring markets. Child Safety Online: Uzbekistan is considering legal limits on social media for children under 16, focusing on responsible use rather than banning phones.
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