Subject: Studies on the American Area

Policy relating paper:

“The key feature of the agrarian sector of Uzbekistan is that cotton and wheat are two agricultural crops the production of which is mainly carried out for state needs” said Yuliy Yusupov in 2019

Uzbekistan is implementing transformational reforms, moving from a state-driven development model to a private sector-led economy, and agriculture is playing a critical role. In 2016, agriculture accounted for 17% of gross domestic product, 15% of export revenues, and over one-third of employment. “Agriculture and rural development are at the heart of the transformation underway in Uzbekistan and the shift to horticulture is a big part of the Government’s investment strategy,” said Hideki Mori, World Bank Country Manager for Uzbekistan (2018)