The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) held an international roundtable on “National Sustainable Development Goals of Uzbekistan: Progress and Challenges in Achieving the SDGs”, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Uzbekistan. Over 70 delegates, experts from international organizations and partner states, including UNDP, WHO, OPHI, ILO, World Bank, UNICEF, and FAO, attended the event. This roundtable was one of the stages of discussing the progress of the tasks set for halfway to the SDGs, as well as new initiatives on the relevance of accelerating the achievement of national SDGs in cooperation with the UNDP and the UN family in Uzbekistan.

Consuelo Visal Bruce, UN Resident Coordinator a.i., remarked that the SDG Summit has encouraged commitment from the international community, national governments, civil society, and development partners to pursue the 2030 Agenda. Uzbekistan is an active member-state of these processes.

Obid Khakimov, Director of CERR, noted that this year, the world is halfway to achieving the SDGs and this is an important moment to assess the progress made, share important experiences, and clarify goals for Uzbekistan. To fully implement the SDGs, Uzbekistan is actively seeking investment and technology while strengthening closer ties with Central Asian countries.

Anas Qarman, UNDP Resident Representative a.i., highlighted the commitment of UNDP and Uzbekistan to improving the well-being of people. He emphasized that achieving the SDGs is not just about reaching targets but reshaping the very nature of development. Khakimov concluded that adjustments must be made to strengthen the support of developing countries by developed countries for the further development of the private sector and encouraging public-private partnerships and co-financing programs.

Assessing Uzbekistan’s Progress and Challenges in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) organized an international roundtable discussion on “National Sustainable Development Goals of Uzbekistan: Progress and Challenges in Achieving the SDGs”, with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Uzbekistan as the event’s supporter. Over 70 delegates, experts from reputable international organizations, and partner states, such as UNDP, WHO, OPHI, ILO, World Bank, UNICEF, FAO, etc., participated in the roundtable. This gathering was one of the stages of reviewing the progress of the tasks set for halfway to the SDGs, as well as new initiatives on the relevance of accelerating the achievement of national SDGs in cooperation with the UNDP and the UN family in Uzbekistan.

Consuelo Visal Bruce, UN Resident Coordinator a.i., noted that the SDG Summit has spurred a renewed commitment from the international community, national governments, civil society, and development partners in a new phase of concerted global efforts in achieving the 2030 Agenda, with Uzbekistan being an active member-state of these processes.

Obid Khakimov, CERR Director, pointed out that this year, the world is halfway to achieving the SDGs. He stated that this is an important moment to assess the progress made, share important experiences, and clarify goals for Uzbekistan. To fully implement the SDGs, Uzbekistan is actively seeking investment and technology while strengthening closer ties with Central Asian countries.

Anas Qarman, UNDP Resident Representative a.i., stressed that UNDP and Uzbekistan’s dedication lies in the pursuit of improving the well-being of people. He concluded that achieving the SDGs is not just about reaching targets but reshaping the very nature of development. Khakimov added that adjustments must be made, including strengthening the support of developing countries by developed countries for the further development of the private sector, encouraging public-private partnerships and co-financing programs.