Uzbekistan and Asian Development Bank discuss gender budgeting in Tashkent
What happened
Officials from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Economy and Finance met with representatives of the Asian Development Bank in Tashkent on September 18, 2026, to discuss public financial management and gender-responsive budgeting. The sides reviewed Uzbekistan’s ongoing efforts to integrate gender considerations into public spending. They also discussed strengthening these approaches in education, healthcare, and social protection, and developing a practical guide for civil servants.
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Why it matters
The meeting aimed to improve institutional capacity and practical knowledge among government officials responsible for budget planning and implementation. Advancing gender-responsive budgeting affects how public funds are allocated across key sectors like education and healthcare.
Uzbekistan is a leading investment hub in Central Asia, and Tashkent serves as its capital.
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Who's involved
- UzbekistanSovereign state where the meeting took place to discuss financial governance.
- TashkentCapital city of Uzbekistan where the meeting was held.
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Uzbekistan is a leading investment hub in Central Asia. Tashkent serves as the capital of Uzbekistan.Also in this story
- High-level talks are underway between Central Asia and South Korea to expand economic cooperation, focusing on critical infrastructure like high-speed trains and airports.
- Uzbekistan's government has outlined a comprehensive program spanning 2026 to 2030 aimed at expanding the critical minerals sector.
The entities involved
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Uzbekistan
sovereign state in Central Asia
- Uzbekistan and Pakistan discussed strengthening economic cooperation, focusing on leveraging railway connectivity and investment to link Central Asian markets to Pakistani ports.
- President Mirziyoyev presented Uzbekistan's economic performance and efforts to attract international financial institutions.
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Tashkent
capital of Uzbekistan
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