This Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report is the first in an annual effort to measure and assess Uzbekistan’s progress since the reform process began in 2017. It outlines the rationale behind key reforms and the resulting changes, as well as looking forward towards ongoing and future projects and their expected impact. The report is designed to chart Uzbekistan’s progress on the path to sustainable development and social reform using data and facts. This report also addresses efforts to tackle historic challenges caused by the country‘s past development such as the widespread use of forced labor in the annual cotton harvest.
