A substantial heterogeneity in the effectiveness of applying credit resources aimed at combating poverty has been discovered across different regions of Uzbekistan. It was established that in some districts, a significantly larger number of citizens were successfully lifted out of poverty despite similar levels of financial support.
Meeting Details
Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented this information during a meeting dedicated to advancing the poverty reduction and income increase program to a new stage. Over the past year, 86 thousand small enterprises were established in the regions; however, the proportion that ceased operations reached 17%, totaling 15 thousand units. Furthermore, 62 thousand citizens who received bank loans faced difficulties in running their businesses and are experiencing problems with debt repayment.
Comparison of Indicators in Districts
The most obvious differences are observed when comparing individual districts. Sharof-Rashidovsky and Karshinsky districts each received 2.3 trillion soms. In Sharof-Rashidovsky district, 30 thousand people were lifted out of poverty, corresponding to an average indicator of 78 million soms per resident. In Karshinsky district, this figure was 13 thousand people, while the expenditure per person reached 176 million soms.
The situation in Kamashinsky and Psakent districts demonstrates an even greater contrast. Both districts received 1.1 trillion soms, but 28 thousand people were lifted out of poverty in Kamashinsky district, whereas only 4.5 thousand were in Psakent. This implies that approximately 250 million soms in credit funds were allocated per person in Psakent.
President's Conclusions and Khorezm Region Experience
At the meeting, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized that results vary greatly across regions even when conditions are identical. He noted that some leaders lack both the knowledge and the resolve for the competent use of available resources and the stimulation of job creation.
A report on the work in the Khorezm region was presented separately. Over two weeks, an assessment of the situation of 81 thousand low-income residents, belonging to 19 thousand families, was conducted there. The analysis showed that 12 thousand of these residents are unemployed, and 10 thousand have a low income level. Additionally, local businesses require about 9.5 thousand employees.
According to state structures' estimates, it is possible to increase the income of 10–15 thousand representatives of poor families due to the availability of vacancies and vocational training programs. Previously, the Hokim of Bukhara region, Botir Zaripov, stated plans for the complete elimination of poverty in the region by the end of 2026.