A meeting was held with the Islamic Development Bank Inception mission

At the office of the Joint Projects Implementation Unit under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, a meeting was held with representatives of the Inception Mission of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to evaluate ongoing cooperation with Uzbekistan.
The mission included Golam Mortaza, Team Lead and Senior Evaluation Specialist, Musa Jega Ibrahim, Lead Economist, and other experts involved in assessing the Bank’s activities in the country.

As part of the mission's agenda, the IsDB Group reviewed the projects implemented in the Republic of Uzbekistan between 2015 and 2024, identifying key areas of analysis and opportunities to enhance cooperation effectiveness.

During the meeting, discussions focused on the Sustainable Rural Development Project and the Integrated Rural Development Project, both implemented by JPIU with financial support from the IsDB. The meeting covered the progress and results achieved to date, as well as the challenges encountered during implementation.

The parties also exchanged views on ensuring the effective continuation of the projects.