Regional development
In order to accelerate the pace of social and economic development at the local level, improve local governance in this area based on the principle of "serving the interests of the population and entrepreneurs," expand the powers and financial capabilities of district (city) khokimiyats in finding prompt solutions to pressing problems, as well as consistently implement the priority tasks envisaged in the "Uzbekistan - 2030" Strategy, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan signed a Decree No. DP-186 dated October 21, 2025, "On additional measures to radically improve the activities of district (city) khokimiyats for sustainable socio-economic development of territories."
Amid rapid demographic and economic growth, large-scale housing construction and urban development programs are underway nationwide, including the creation of the new city of New Tashkent and the transformation of major regional centers into cities with populations exceeding a million.
In 2026, a series of important decisions, decrees, and state programs were adopted in Uzbekistan aimed at the systematic development of the regions, the radical reduction of poverty, and the creation of favorable conditions for business entities.
Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. RP-49, dated February 5, 2026, "On measures to increase public income, create sustainable jobs, and reduce poverty through the development of regions based on new approaches in 2026," was adopted. This resolution established the following key targets: reducing the poverty rate in 37 "challenging" districts by at least half, and transforming 33 districts and cities —embodying the "New Uzbekistan" model — into territories free from poverty and unemployment.
