AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUzbekistan’s Education Upgrade: President Mirziyoyev approved new secondary specialized, vocational, and higher education programs aligned with international standards, pushing wider access and stronger global competitiveness. Clean Energy & Industry Links: Japan’s Sumitomo proposed a pilot to replace coal greenhouse heating with energy-efficient heat pumps, including a Samarkand demonstration site. Regional Tech for Climate: The ADB unveiled its Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative (PAGI) in Samarkand, aiming to connect fragmented clean power networks across Asia. AI Push: Uzbekistan is rolling out nearly 100 priority AI projects across healthcare, education, agriculture, energy, finance, industry, and e-government. Water Management Results: A UN-Water case study says Uzbekistan has cut water stress fast through irrigation modernization and reforms, while climate pressure remains. Air Quality Cooperation: Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan agreed to form a joint scientist-led working group to tackle transboundary PM pollution. Health Pricing Watch: Authorities flagged 237 pharmacies for excessive medicine markups in Q2 2026, with consumer reimbursements and continued inspections. Digital Economy Legal Step: A justice deputy stressed that secured transactions registration must keep pace with the digital economy. Energy Investment Outlook: A World Bank report projects $5.2–$6.4B private investment potential and 300,000+ jobs via reforms in logistics, tourism, and pharmaceuticals.
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