The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERC) presented the results of the monthly monitoring of the business climate in Uzbekistan for June. According to the survey of entrepreneurs, business representatives began to assess the current economic situation more positively while maintaining high expectations for company development over the next three months.
By the end of June, the composite business climate index reached 58 points, which is one point higher than the May figure. An index exceeding 50 points indicates a predominance of optimistic sentiments in the business environment. Meanwhile, the current business assessment index was 48 points, reflecting cautious judgments from entrepreneurs, while the expectations index remained high at 68 points, demonstrating business confidence in future development.
The study revealed positive changes in key indicators of business activity. Approximately 48 percent of entrepreneurs rated the current state of their business as good, compared to 44 percent of respondents in the previous month. 40 percent of survey participants noted an increase in demand for goods and services, up from 37 percent in May. At the same time, the share of enterprises that increased their staff amounted to 24 percent, slightly lower than the May figure.
The index structure shows a consistently positive sentiment in almost all economic sectors. The highest business climate indicator was recorded in the construction sector at 65 points, despite a slight decrease compared to the previous month. Nearly half of construction companies reported an improvement in the situation over the last three months, and most maintain positive forecasts for further growth.
In agriculture, the composite index was 64 points. More than half of agricultural producers noted an improvement in their situation, over half rated the current state positively, and nearly a third of enterprises expanded their staff. In the service sector, the index rose to 59 points, becoming one of the strongest indicators of the sector. The main driver of growth was the strengthening of business expectations, as more than a quarter of companies forecast further business expansion in the coming months.
In industry, the index rose to 49 points, three points higher than in May. Despite a more conservative assessment of the current situation, industrial enterprises demonstrate a high level of optimism: 74 percent of managers expect further business growth, and 55 percent plan to increase staffing levels.
According to CERC, in June, 60 percent of entrepreneurs reported no serious obstacles to conducting business, which is three percentage points higher than in May. The most favorable environments were noted in the service, agricultural, construction, and industrial sectors.
Among the main factors limiting business activity, respondents most often cited tax issues (20 percent), problems with the banking system and access to credit (14 percent), insufficient demand (8 percent), and other financial constraints (8 percent). Specific difficulties varied by industry: agricultural enterprises were mainly concerned about financial matters and obtaining land plots; industrial companies mentioned problems with electricity supply and access to credit; the construction business focused on financial constraints; and service providers pointed to issues with the tax administration and consumer demand levels.
CERC concluded that the results of the June survey indicate sustained optimism in business and a gradual improvement in conditions for entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan, despite persistent sector-specific challenges.
To strengthen the atmosphere of goodwill, solidarity, and interconnectedness among the population, and to transform mahallas into more prosperous and pleasant places, efforts to develop local communities have been intensified. The 'Improvement and Generosity' month has begun in Guliston District to ensure the fulfillment of tasks defined at the video-selection meeting under the leadership of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Early in the morning, a public cleanup for improvement began in the Soyibobod mahalla of Guliston District, involving residents, youth, state institutions, as well as teams from enterprises and organizations. Streets, paths, and drainage ditches were cleaned. Agronomic work was carried out on trees, and their trunks were cleared. Additionally, gravel was laid on some internal roads, which improved travel conditions for residents.
The head of Guliston District also took part in the improvement works, familiarized himself with the actions carried out jointly with mahalla activists and youth, and gave relevant instructions to responsible persons.
Within the framework of the 'Improvement and Generosity' month, it is planned to intensify improvement and landscaping work in all 24 mahallas of the district. Events will also be held to ensure sanitation and cleanliness, organize internal streets, improve the territories of social facilities, and collect information about families in need.
Shuhrat Khushmurodov, head of the Guliston District branch of the Mahalla Society of Uzbekistan, emphasized that important tasks regarding the improvement of mahallas, the creation of decent living conditions for the population, and uniting people around good deeds were set at the video-selection meeting under the President's leadership. He noted that the 'Improvement and Generosity' month has been launched in every mahalla of the district to implement these instructions. Mahalla activists, youth, state institutions, and work collectives are actively participating in this process.
According to him, improvement is not just cleaning a street or yard, but strengthening the sense of belonging to the fate of one's mahalla, as well as forming an atmosphere of mutual help and goodwill in every person. Therefore, during the month, in addition to improvement work, systematic events demonstrating generosity will be organized.
It is emphasized that well-being in a mahalla begins with the activity of every household, every street, and above all, with the feeling of participation and solidarity among citizens. Thus, the 'Improvement and Generosity' month is designed not only to tidy up the territories but also to create a foundation for increasing positive values such as mutual respect, kindness, and solidarity among the population.
As part of the reforms being carried out in New Uzbekistan, one of the priority areas has been attention to the individual, care for their dignity and health. Thanks to comprehensive support and the provision of targeted social services to people with disabilities, lonely elderly citizens, and those in need of assistance, their quality of life is improving.
A vivid example of such positive changes is demonstrated by the story of one family in the Kogon district of Bukhara region. In the village of Kogon mahalla, where more than three thousand people live, there are 70 people with disabilities, 4 people with disabilities requiring constant care, and two lonely elderly people.
The mahalla's social worker, Nodirbek Khamidov, individually studied the needs of each of these citizens and provided them with targeted social assistance and services.
One such person is Turaqul Bobo Botirov. This elderly man, who suffered a stroke several years ago, was unable to get out of bed for a long time. This difficult ordeal changed not only his life but also that of his wife, Sharofat opa Narziyeva, who cared for Turaqul Bobo with love and patience for years.
After a comprehensive study of the family's social situation, the mahalla's social worker included Turaqul Bobo in the list of lonely elderly citizens and provided him with social and domestic services at home under the 'Active Life' program.
Under this program, Turaqul Bobo regularly underwent in-depth medical examinations, and his hospitalization in sanatorium and health resorts for health recovery was organized. Rehabilitation procedures conducted under the supervision of specialists played an important role in restoring his health.
Material support for the family was also not overlooked. A one-time financial aid was provided on the occasion of the autumn-winter season and the Ramadan holiday, which helped ensure the family's daily needs and improve their living conditions.
The most joyful result was that the provided medical and social services proved to be more effective than expected. Turaqul Bobo, who was previously completely confined to bed, has now started walking independently, strictly following the doctors' recommendations. Every step he takes is a testament to the success of the efforts of his loved ones and the people who helped him.
This case confirms the truth: if a person is given care, attention, and targeted help, even the most difficult trials can be overcome. The recovery of one person's health brings a smile to the whole family and revives hope in its heart.
These good deeds carried out in the Kogon mahalla clearly show that the social protection system serves not only to provide assistance but also to return a person to an active life. Turaqul Bobo's life journey is a bright and instructive example that when love, care, and state attention are combined, results comparable to a miracle can be achieved.
