Germany allocates 9 million euros to Uzbekistan for a "green" economy.

A new grant agreement was signed with Germany to ensure sustainable regional development and promote the "green" economy in Uzbekistan. UzA reported on this.

 

According to the agreement, 9 million euros will be attracted to develop master plans for regional development and implement "green" pilot projects.

 

The parties reached this agreement during a meeting involving the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan and the representative office of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) in Uzbekistan.

 

During the negotiations, the results of previously implemented projects were analyzed, and priority directions for the future were identified.

 

It was noted that, using previously allocated grant funds, comprehensive development master plans were developed for 12 districts, and 24 pilot projects received positive evaluations. In particular, an agro-tourism complex was established on 500 hectares in the Shahrisabz district, and vocational training centers were launched in a number of regions.

 

Additionally, intensive fish farming projects were initiated, energy-saving technologies were introduced at social facilities, and IT and handicraft centers were established. A total of 1.3 million euros in grant funds were directed towards these areas.

 

Under the new agreement, these efforts will be expanded in 2026-2029. Specifically, it is planned to use artificial intelligence and innovative analysis methods in developing master plans and to increase the number of "green" pilot projects based on existing plans.

 

According to the ministry's press service, new initiatives will also be implemented in the Bakhmal, Boysun, and Sokh districts. To enhance project efficiency, local and foreign experts will be involved, and training programs, seminars, and workshops aimed at improving the qualifications of specialists are envisaged.