OBG and Uzbekistan agency team up on 2026 economic report

Oxford Business Group has signed an MoU with Uzbekistan’s Agency for Strategic Development and Reforms to produce The Report: Uzbekistan 2026. The publication will map investment opportunities, reform trends and sector growth in a bid to inform investors, policymakers and business leaders.

Why it matters: - Uzbekistan is pitching itself as a long-term investment destination built on reform momentum, geographic location and growing infrastructure. - The report is meant to give investors and policymakers a clearer view of where the economy is opening up and which sectors may drive the next phase of growth. - The publication also aims to support dialogue that can turn economic advantages into concrete partnerships.

What happened: - Oxford Business Group and the Agency for Strategic Development and Reforms under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan signed an MoU for The Report: Uzbekistan 2026. - Under the agreement, the agency will act as the National Partner for the publication. - The MoU was announced in Tashkent on Nov. 5, 2026.

The details: - The report will examine Uzbekistan’s macroeconomic environment and the sectors shaping its growth trajectory. - It will assess the country’s role at the crossroads of major regional markets and international transport corridors. - It will also look at how expanding external cooperation could strengthen Uzbekistan’s position as a regional and transcontinental trade hub. - The publication will analyze recent economic developments, reforms and investment trends. - It will highlight opportunities in energy and utilities, infrastructure, transport and logistics, tourism, healthcare, construction and real estate, manufacturing and industry, agriculture, telecommunications, digital services and housing. - The report will also cover efforts to diversify the economy beyond traditional industries and resource strengths. - OBG said the publication will provide local and international investors, policymakers and business leaders with economic intelligence, data and analysis on the country’s investment landscape. - The report will examine policy consistency, institutional reliability, infrastructure development, environmental sustainability, healthcare and education as factors shaping the long-term investment climate.

Between the lines: - The partnership gives Uzbekistan a dedicated international platform to present its reform agenda and investment pitch. - OBG is positioning the report as an independent look at policy shifts and market openings, not just a promotional brochure. - The emphasis on diversification suggests Uzbekistan wants to broaden investment interest beyond energy and commodity-linked sectors.

What's next: - OBG and the agency will work on producing, promoting and distributing the report. - The publication is expected to serve as a reference point for investment discussions and future private-sector engagement. - The report will also be used to showcase Uzbekistan’s economic progress to an international audience.

The bottom line: - Uzbekistan is using the report to package its reform story, sector opportunities and trade ambitions for global investors.