Uzbekistan’s 2023 Progressive Rating Highlights Regional Development Disparities
The Center for Progressive Reforms (CPR) has recently published a detailed rating of regions based on their development dynamics for the year 2023. This initiative is designed to track the intricate development processes happening in various sectors, providing valuable insights into existing growth opportunities and local challenges. The rating is intended to draw the attention of decision-makers at all levels to the specific issues faced by different regions.
In a global context, such rankings play a significant role in influencing a region’s attractiveness to tourists and investors. Organizations worldwide conduct independent studies to create rankings of cities and countries based on various indicators. For example, the United Nations Development Program uses objective data to assess living standards globally, identifying countries in need of external assistance for improvement. Rankings like the Legatum Prosperity Index and Mercer’s city rankings also evaluate countries and cities based on multiple criteria, affecting their global standing.
The CPR’s experts utilized a thorough methodology to analyze 58 indicators across seven key categories, including health, education, economy, infrastructure, opportunities, legislative status, and environmental conditions. Each region was rated on a scale of 0 to 100, with the top-performing regions receiving the highest scores. The inaugural top three regions in the rating were Tashkent city, Navoiy region, and Khorezm region, while the lowest-ranking regions were Surkhandarya, Namangan, and Andijan.
Sector-specific insights revealed significant disparities among regions in healthcare, education, economy, infrastructure, and environmental conditions. Tashkent excelled in most categories, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to improve other regions in areas such as healthcare access, education quality, and economic development.
The rating emphasizes the varying levels of socio-economic development across Uzbekistan, with Tashkent city leading in many areas. However, there is ample room for improvement in infrastructure, education, and the economy in other regions. To promote national development and enhance citizen well-being, investments and projects must prioritize growth opportunities and address critical areas for improvement.
The CPR plans to update the regional ratings annually, incorporating new categories and indicators to enhance the system. An interactive database will also be developed, allowing individuals to compare regions based on specific indicators of interest. This comprehensive rating serves as a valuable tool for guiding development efforts and facilitating informed decision-making at all levels.
