AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSME Finance Push: President Mirziyoyev backed a plan to expand access to loans for small and medium-sized businesses via a new digital financial platform that lets entrepreneurs apply online, get offers from multiple banks, compare terms, and use AI-based scoring from Dec. 1, 2026—aiming to cut delays and paperwork. Water Infrastructure & Flood Control: In a separate meeting, he urged faster water conservation, citing concrete riverbeds and canals that are expected to save 1.3 billion cubic meters of water yearly, with major works already underway. Satellite Messaging in Uzbekistan: Viasat completed a country-first direct-to-device satellite messaging demo in Uzbekistan using 3GPP NTN standards on Android phones, showing how satellite connectivity could reach areas beyond cellular coverage. Agri Value Chains in Karakalpakstan: ICBA and Uzbekistan’s innovation agency launched a farmers’ and agro-entrepreneurs accelerator in Nukus to help climate-resilient crops move into commercial value chains. Regional Tech Spotlight: Uzbekistan was named “Country of the Year 2026” for startup growth, with the ecosystem surging and Tashkent highlighted as a key hub.
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