Heating Homes, Powering Growth: IDA’s Impact in Uzbekistan

In Uzbekistan, bold reforms are transforming daily life. With support from the International Development Association (IDA), the country is modernizing infrastructure and improving services for families, schools, and clinics. World Bank Vice President Akihiko Nishio recently visited to meet with Deputy Prime Minister Kuchkarov and Deputy Finance Minister Umrzakov and to tour a modernized heating plant in Chirchik—an IDA-financed project that has dramatically improved reliability for families, schools, and clinics. Discover how #IDAworks in Uzbekistan and beyond to build a more inclusive and resilient future. Learn more: https://ida.worldbank.org/en/home?cid=ECR_YT_Worldbank_EN_EXT 00:00 – Witnessing Uzbekistan’s Transformation 00:28 – Deepening Uzbekistan’s Partnership with IDA 00:49 – How an IDA-Supported Heating Project in Chirchik Is Changing Lives 01:10 – Beneficiaries Share Their Stories 02:34 – Remaining Challenges and the Road Ahead ABOUT THE WORLD BANK 🌐 The World Bank is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org