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This Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD)
explores how Uzbekistan can consolidate its recent
achievements and accelerate progress on the twin goals of
eradicating extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity.
The SCD is organized into five chapters. Chapter one frames
the issues of poverty reduction and shared prosperity, and
situates them in the context of Uzbekistan’s recent
development. It reviews the status and drivers of progress
in these areas, identifies analytical constraints, and
highlights areas for further study. Chapter two describes
the necessary conditions for sustaining rapid economic
growth and robust quality job creation. It underscores the
importance of expanding private-sector participation and
investment in key economic sectors. Chapter three considers
how a well-functioning labor market and access to essential
public services can enhance the inclusiveness of growth.
Chapter four analyzes threats to the sustainability of
Uzbekistan’s recent gains over both the medium and the long
term. Chapter five concludes by examining the constraints to
growth and development revealed by the analysis, and it
proposes a framework for prioritizing policy actions
designed to address them.
