Uzbekistan relaunches 2030 national development strategy
President Mirziyoyev signed Decree No. 21 on 16 February 2026, formally closing the 2023 to 2025 phase of the national development strategy and launching a revised framework to 2030. The decree mandates 45 new sector and regional strategies to be completed by end of 2026, introduces a new digital performance tracking platform and makes ministers and regional governors personally accountable for results.
What has changed and why it matters
On 16 February 2026, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed Decree No. 21, launching a comprehensive reset of the Uzbekistan 2030 national development strategy. The decree responds to shifts in global supply chains, energy markets and technology, and sets out a new governance architecture to drive delivery across all government bodies.
Key governance changes include:
- All ministries, agencies and regional administrations will operate against new measurable targets aligned to the updated strategy
- A new Strategic Planning Digital Platform will track performance in real time using a traffic light rating system
- The consolidated state budget must now be built around strategy targets
- Ministers and regional governors are personally accountable for results
- The Cabinet will review performance on a monthly basis with formal consequences for underperformance
45 strategies to be drafted in 2026
The decree requires 45 new or revised strategic planning documents to be developed across sectors and regions during 2026. The most relevant for international companies are set out below.
| Strategy | Deadline | Lead body |
|---|---|---|
| FDI Attraction Strategy to 2030 | June 2026 | Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade |
| Industrial Development Strategy to 2030 | April 2026 | Ministry of Economy and Finance |
| Export Development Strategy to 2030 | April 2026 | Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade |
| Fintech Development Strategy to 2030 | April 2026 | Central Bank |
| Energy Sector Development Strategy to 2030 | September 2026 | Ministry of Energy |
| Mining and Geology Development Strategy to 2030 | September 2026 | Ministry of Mining and Geology |
| Cybersecurity Strategy to 2030 | May 2026 | State Security Service |
| Automotive Industry Strategy to 2030 | May 2026 | UzAvtosanoat JSC |
| Tourism Development Strategy to 2030 | May 2026 | Tourism Committee |
| State Enterprise Reform and Privatisation Strategy to 2030 | June 2026 | State Assets Management Agency |
| Public Transport Development Strategy to 2030 | June 2026 | Ministry of Transport |
| Labour Market Development Strategy to 2030 | November 2026 | Ministry of Poverty Reduction and Employment |
| Anti-Corruption Strategy to 2030 | August 2026 | Anti-Corruption Agency |
| 14 Regional Development Strategies | December 2026 | Regional Khokimiyats |
Oversight structure
A Republican Commission has been established to oversee implementation. It is chaired by Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov and co-chaired by Presidential Administration Head Saida Mirziyoyeva, and includes all deputy prime ministers, security chiefs and the Prosecutor General. The Agency for Strategic Development and Reforms will manage the digital platform and report to the President on a bi-annual basis.
What this means for your business
For international companies operating in or considering entry to Uzbekistan, this decree resets the strategic planning environment across virtually every sector. The 45 drafting processes opening over the next twelve months represent a rare and time-limited window to shape the frameworks that will govern investment conditions, trade facilitation, digital regulation, energy reform and regional development through to 2030.
Companies in renewables, extractives, fintech, logistics, automotive and consumer sectors should begin identifying which strategies are directly relevant to their operations and whether early engagement with the lead ministries during the drafting phase is warranted. Once strategies are adopted, the scope for influencing their content narrows considerably.
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