Sustainable Development Center of Institute for Advanced International Studies under University of World Economy and Diplomacy Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Republic of Uzbekistan

In a recent brief interview with Daryo, Deputy Director Shakhboz Akhmedov provided his overview of Uzbekistan’s evolving investment landscape, with a particular focus on the energy sector. He highlighted a shift in the focus of foreign inv

The commentary analyses the current state and dynamics of foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in Uzbekistan’s economy, viewing FDI as a key element for sustainable economic growth, technological development and job creation. Since 2017, the country has implemented many reforms aimed

In his new article, Odilbek Manabov examines Uzbekistan’s virtual water trade balance, evaluating whether the country is a net virtual water importer or exporter. His analysis indicates that Uzbekistan’s exports contain approximately 15.02 trillion liters of

In August 2023, the BRICS summit decided to invite Saudi Arabia and the UAE to become full members of the organisation from January 2024. These countries see joining BRICS as an opportunity to hedge their economic and geopolitical interests amid changes in the global order, including waning suppo

On June 5, 2024, the Republic of India, a federal parliamentary constitutional republic, announced the results of its 18th Lok Sabhha general elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,  secured 240 seats in the

This article explores the social impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and provides insights on managing its implications effectively. While AI holds potential for societal transformation, it also raises significant ethical, economic, and social concerns. This paper examines key considerations s

Uzbekistan has been actively pursuing accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) since 2016. This policy brief examines the potential benefits and risks associated with Uzbekistan's WTO accession, considering its impact on the country's economy, trade, and domestic policies. It further explo

Central Asia, historically characterized as a water "hot spot" due to its geographical positioning, arid climate, and dynamic population shifts, has long grappled with water-related complexities, particularly in the aftermath of its post-Soviet transformations. The dissolution of the unified econ

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, refers to a wide range of technological innovations, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), automation, big data and other digital technologies. These technologies are bringing significant changes to prod

Despite a number of existing structural and systemic problems in the activities of the United Nations, most of the key global problems related not only to military security and peacekeeping, but also to issues in the economic, social and cultural spheres are solved at its platforms. The UN is dev