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World Bank Investments in Uzbekistan. Tashkent August 17, 2012 Takuya Kamata Country Manager for Uzbekistan The World Bank. Agenda. Current Portfolio Investment Plans for 2012-15 Opportunities for Cooperation. Active portfolio - $773 million. US$ million.
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World Bank Investments in Uzbekistan Tashkent August 17, 2012 Takuya Kamata Country Manager for Uzbekistan The World Bank
Agenda • Current Portfolio • Investment Plans for 2012-15 • Opportunities for Cooperation
Active portfolio - $773 million US$ million
Project Activities - Examples • Infrastructure • Construction of electricity transmission lines • Rehabilitation of irrigation schemes • Construction of water supply treatment plants and water supply distribution networks • Installation of electricity meters for households • Loan facilities for farmers • Loan facilities for companies for energy efficiency improvement • Human Development • Supply of teaching materials • Supply of medical equipment for primary health facilities • Rehabilitation of medical facilities
Opportunities for cooperation • International Finance Corporation (IFC) • Equity investments and debt financing • Trade finance facility for financial institutions • International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / International Development Association (IBRD/IDA) • Supply of equipment and goods • Consultancy contracts • Civil work contracts • Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) • Insurance for non-commercial risks