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Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Starting in 2026, Uzbekistan will implement a system for rating the investment attractiveness of its regions. The corresponding regulation was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on 15 September.
The new mechanism is designed to comprehensively assess the domestic investment environment. By November of this year, a dedicated electronic platform will be launched, and statistical data for 2024 will be uploaded, allowing preliminary calculation of ratings at the regional, district, and city levels.
The rating will be formed based on two main areas. The first involves analyzing statistical indicators that reflect the investment appeal of a territory. This will include the availability of labor and natural resources, access to land plots, the volume of financial resources and government support measures, infrastructure quality, regional competitiveness, as well as technological and innovation potential.
The second area concerns the evaluation of governance efficiency. To this end, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry will conduct surveys of entrepreneurs, which will determine the quality of the regulatory environment, the level of institutional support for business, and satisfaction with infrastructure.
The management of the rating platform will be entrusted to the Ministry of Investments, Industry, and Trade. The ministry will regularly publish results and prepare analytical reports for the Presidential Administration, government, and local khokimiyats.
According to the initiative’s proponents, the introduction of this rating system will incentivize regions to enhance their investment appeal, ensure transparency in business conditions, and create a foundation for more efficient resource allocation.