STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP COOPERATION IN THE GREEN ECONOMY OF UZBEKISTAN
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20736891Abstract
This article investigates the strategic directions for advancing Public–Private Partnership (PPP) cooperation
in fostering the green economy of Uzbekistan. Growing environmental challenges, including climate change, natural
resource scarcity, and ecological degradation, underscore the need for sustainable development models. PPPs represent
an effective mechanism for mobilizing private investment and accelerating green transformation, particularly in countries
with limited fiscal capacity. The study identifies the fundamental drivers for PPP expansion in Uzbekistan, such as
infrastructure modernisation, technological upgrading, and environmental pressures. Six priority cooperation domains
were analysed: renewable energy, sustainable transport, water resource management, waste processing, green urban
infrastructure, and climate-smart agricultural technologies. Empirical evidence from ongoing PPP projects—including
ACWA Power’s large-scale wind and solar energy projects and regional waste management clusters—demonstrates their
positive contributions to green investment flows and sustainable development. These initiatives facilitate technology
transfer, promote low-carbon solutions, create green jobs, and enhance environmental performance. The findings confirm
that PPPs act not only as a financial instrument but also as a catalyst for innovation, institutional capacity-building, and
long-term economic resilience. Strengthening PPP-based cooperation is aligned with the objectives of the Uzbekistan’s
development priorities until 2030 and the National Green Economy Strategy. The study proposes policy recommendations
to improve the regulatory framework, expand green financing tools, and reinforce institutional mechanisms to accelerate
Uzbekistan’s transition towards a green and climate-resilient economy.
Keywords
Public–Private Partnership (PPP), green economy, sustainable development, renewable energy, circular economy, UzbekistanReferences
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