Report on the results and new plans in the Samarkand region
Uzbekistan
On July 30, the President of Uzbekistan was presented with updates on socio-economic reforms and future development plans in Samarkand region — one of the country’s largest regions in terms of population and growth.
Over the past eight years, 1,132 apartment buildings have been constructed, improving housing conditions for 56,000 families. Preschool coverage has increased from 21% to 73%, and higher education coverage has risen from 10% to 45%. Sectors such as textiles, metallurgy, electrical engineering, construction materials, and tourism are growing rapidly.
Industrial output in the region has grown 1.7 times, surpassing 45 trillion Uzbek soums. However, production remains concentrated: Samarkand city accounts for 37%, and three districts — Jambay, Samarkand, and Urgut — for another 23%. In contrast, Nurobod, Payaryk, and Kushrabod districts show weak industrial development.
Since the beginning of 2025, the poverty rate has decreased from 7.5% to 6.9%. By year-end, 150,000 jobs are expected to be created, and 90,000 citizens will be lifted out of poverty.
An initiative by the President established a regional reform headquarters to develop projects based on business proposals. Highlights include:
A 115-hectare industrial zone in Nurobod with $472 million in investments and 1,200 new jobs;
A granite mining and processing project in Kushrabod, backed by a Chinese investor ($40 million);
In Bulungur, an entrepreneur launched an in vitro lab and is building a seed potato brand; also planned is a $100 million biopharmaceutical plant.
In total, 14 new projects worth $1.2 billion are set to create 12,000 jobs and generate $82 million in export revenue.
The President endorsed the initiatives and instructed responsible officials to accelerate implementation while ensuring balanced investment and export growth across all districts.
Industrial output in the region has grown 1.7 times, surpassing 45 trillion Uzbek soums. However, production remains concentrated: Samarkand city accounts for 37%, and three districts — Jambay, Samarkand, and Urgut — for another 23%. In contrast, Nurobod, Payaryk, and Kushrabod districts show weak industrial development.
Since the beginning of 2025, the poverty rate has decreased from 7.5% to 6.9%. By year-end, 150,000 jobs are expected to be created, and 90,000 citizens will be lifted out of poverty.
An initiative by the President established a regional reform headquarters to develop projects based on business proposals. Highlights include:
A 115-hectare industrial zone in Nurobod with $472 million in investments and 1,200 new jobs;
A granite mining and processing project in Kushrabod, backed by a Chinese investor ($40 million);
In Bulungur, an entrepreneur launched an in vitro lab and is building a seed potato brand; also planned is a $100 million biopharmaceutical plant.
In total, 14 new projects worth $1.2 billion are set to create 12,000 jobs and generate $82 million in export revenue.
The President endorsed the initiatives and instructed responsible officials to accelerate implementation while ensuring balanced investment and export growth across all districts.
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