Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan

During the meeting between the First Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Ilkhom Norkulov, Deputy Minister Jasur Karshibaev, and representatives of the World Bank, several key issues were discussed concerning the results of the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) assessment and support for the new Public Finance Management (PFM) strategy for 2025-2030.

Additionally, the parties discussed the potential financing by the World Bank of PFM and human resource management reforms aimed at improving service delivery and strengthening local authorities.

The parties also agreed to continue working with the MEF and the Agency for Civil Service Development (ARGOS) to support the development of a harmonized salary structure in the public sector.

As part of the mission, meetings were held with responsible specialists from the ministry's sectoral departments. Special attention was paid to assessing the progress in implementing the strategic plan for the modernization and full automation of financial administration.

The Ministry of Economy and Finance expressed interest in discussing the institutional reform recommendations proposed by the World Bank and the possibility of prioritizing and sequentially implementing them in the context of developing the PFM strategy for 2025-2030.

The visit program included working sessions and meetings with key representatives of the ministries and departments of the Republic of Uzbekistan, aimed at strengthening cooperation and further developing public administration and tax policy reforms.

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