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  1. ISDB, World Bank Group, and IMF are supporting Uzbekistan's economic transformation through various cooperation projects.

ICD and Open Bank sign intent for $10M financing facility in Uzbekistan

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The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), the private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and Joint Stock Company "Open Bank" signed an Expression of Intent on October 26, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This agreement outlines a potential Shariah-compliant Line of Financing facility of up to USD 10 million. The funds are intended to be deployed by Open Bank to finance eligible private sector projects, including small and medium-sized enterprises and corporates in Uzbekistan.

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Why it matters

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The facility aims to channel funds to support job creation and SME growth across Uzbekistan. This initiative contributes to broader economic development and aligns with the Islamic Development Bank's support for Uzbekistan's economic transformation.

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the World Bank Group, and the International Monetary Fund are supporting Uzbekistan's economic transformation through various cooperation projects.

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Who's involved

  • ISDBThe private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank, providing the financing.
  • UzbekistanThe sovereign state where the financing will be deployed to support private enterprises.
  • OpenbankThe intermediary institution licensed by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan to channel the funds.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • UzbekistanSpeculative

    The facility could support private sector projects and SME growth, potentially increasing domestic demand.

  • OpenbankSpeculative

    Securing the potential $10M Line of Financing could increase Open Bank's funding access for lending.

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