New Uzbekistan

Bakhrom Mirkasimov is Rector, Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT).Richard Pomfret is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Adelaide, Australia, and Senior Adjunct Professor in International Economics, The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS Europe), Bologna, Italy.

"This timely and well-researched volume brings together an amazing group of scholars who provide the first comprehensive evidence-based analysis of the post-2016 social and economic transformation that is taking place in Uzbekistan. A must read for any reader interested in what the new Uzbekistan is.” - Sergei Guriev, Provost and Professor of Economics, Sciences Po, Paris“This book is a seminal work in the field of development economics, particularly in the context of transition countries. It offers an in-depth analysis of Uzbekistan's ambitious socioeconomic reforms under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's leadership. The authors masterfully dissect the intricate layers of policy and practice, delivering a comprehensive narrative that is as enlightening as it is instructive.This book is not only an essential read for those interested in Uzbekistan's economic transformation but also serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities and potential of economictransition in the modern world." - Masato Hiwatari, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo “This book is critical for understanding the political economy of reforms in Uzbekistan, drawing on perspectives of top experts in the field. It sheds light on the country's reform trajectory, focusing on economic liberalization, healthcare, education, and governance. The analysis is invaluable for grasping the nuances of Uzbekistan's development and the broader implications for transitional economies worldwide. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand reform dynamics in Central Eurasia.” - Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili, Founding Director, Center for Governance and Markets and Professor of International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh

• a. List of Tablesb. List of Figuresc. List of Boxesd. The Editors and Contributors Foreword – Bakhrom Mirkasimov and Richard Pomfret Foreword to the SDG Forum – Jeffrey Sachs e. Introduction 1 Our Main Goal Is Building a Social State for People – Sodyq Safoev 2 An Outsider’s View of Reforms – Cindy Malvicini f. List of Abbreviations and Acronyms 1 Uzbekistan before and after the 2016 Socio-Economic Reforms – Justin Yifu Lin, Jia Yu and Shakhzod Nomozov 2 Economic Reforms and Macroeconomic Developments – Lawrence Dwight 3 Healthcare Reforms and Achievements – Iroda Akhmedova, Charles Becker and Michelle Schultze 4 The Financial System - Davit Babasyan and Martin Melecky 5 Agriculture and Rural Development Reforms – Nodir Djanibekov, Thomas Herzfeld and Martin Petrick 6 Land Tenure Change and Agricultural Production and Productivity in Uzbekistan – Lijie Ni, Kamiljon Akramov and Shenggen Fan 7 Trade and Logistics – Richard Pomfret and Jamshid Normatov 8 Living Standards, Wellbeing and Poverty – Akhtem Useinov and Kathryn Anderson 9 Institutions, Gender, Governance – Randall K. Filer, Nargiza Alimukhamedova and Ahliddin Malikov 10 Sustainable Development Goals, COVID-19 and the Government’s Response – Etenesh B. Asfaw, Obid Khakimov and Zohid AskarovIndex