Procurement

In an era of accelerating climate change and global sustainable development challenges, Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) are becoming one of the key mechanisms for financing and implementing infrastructure projects that integrate environmental priorities. Green Public Procurement (GPP) is a strategy whereby public tenders and contracts prioritize goods, services, and works that have minimal environmental impact throughout their entire life cycle. In Central Asia—a region vulnerable to water scarcity, desertification, and high greenhouse gas emissions (the region generates about 1.4% of global emissions, dominated by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan)—GPP in PPPs contributes to the transition to a low-carbon economy, the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the attraction of international investment

Uzbekistan has adopted new rules on environmental expertise and EIA for PPP and investment projects. The article reviews international standards (EU, WB, IFC, EBRD), the 2025 national framework, and key challenges in implementing environmental requirements.

The article provides a comparative analysis of the legal regulation of public-private partnerships (PPP) in Central Asian countries: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. It examines the specific features of legislative frameworks, institutional mechanisms, and the practical outcomes of their implementation. Kazakhstan is identified as the most advanced jurisdiction with a detailed regulatory base and established assessment methodologies, while other countries face the challenge of strengthening institutions and improving procedures. The study concludes that the effectiveness of PPP development directly depends on the quality of legislation, the degree of transparency in processes, and the state’s readiness to engage in genuine partnership with the private sector.

This paper examines the key factors driving countries to adopt toll highway models, the mechanisms of toll collection (vignettes and electronic systems) in Europe, as well as tariff practices in Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Russia.

Particular attention is given to Uzbekistan’s planned projects — the “Tashkent–Andijan” and “Tashkent–Samarkand” toll roads — their potential, associated risks, and impact on the development of the national road network.

This article explores how public procurement serves as a strategic tool to enhance the competitiveness of national products in Uzbekistan. It analyzes government support measures, procurement system digitalization, and prospects for global integration - offering a data-driven view on how procurement can drive sustainable economic growth.