The figures were disclosed by the Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov in response to a parliamentary inquiry from the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis concerning the implementation of foreign-funded projects across the regions, their effectiveness and ways to improve engagement with investors.
According to the minister’s response, a digital monitoring system is being used to track investment projects and identify problems that could delay their implementation.
The government is also working to improve the management of special economic zones and make more effective use of foreign loans secured by state guarantees.
As part of efforts to strengthen the legal framework governing special economic zones, a revised draft law titled “On Special Economic Zones” has been prepared. Meanwhile, support measures for exporters are gradually being aligned with Uzbekistan’s international trade commitments.
During the parliamentary review, lawmakers stressed that investment performance should not be measured solely by the amount of funds deployed. They said assessments should also take into account the value added generated, the creation of sustainable jobs, cooperation with local businesses and the impact on people's living standards.
In this regard, deputies proposed prioritizing projects with higher economic returns based on the potential and specialization of individual regions. They also called for stronger production links between foreign-funded enterprises and domestic businesses, and for investment initiatives to be assessed against clearly defined outcomes.
Lawmakers noted that parliamentary oversight could help monitor compliance with legislation, identify existing shortcomings and improve the performance of government agencies responsible for investment policy.
Following consideration of the minister’s response, the Legislative Chamber adopted a resolution.
