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Islamic Finance in Central Asia Eyes US$5.6 Billion Sukuk Market
Islamic finance assets in Central Asia could reach US$6.3 billion by 2033, while the region's sukuk market may grow to US$5.6 billion, officials said.
Central Asia Needs US$251 Billion in Investment by 2030
Central Asia will require at least US$251 billion in investment in energy, transport and water resources by 2030, according to …
Central Asian PPP portfolios grow as quality lags behind
Portfolios of public-private partnerships are growing rapidly across Eurasian Development Bank member states, but institutional constraints present risks.
Uzbekistan and Türkiye Coordinate Draft Pension Agreement
Uzbekistan and Türkiye finalize draft agreements on pension and social security to guarantee and protect the rights of officially employed …
Uzbekistan Banking Credit Portfolio Exceeds 636 Trillion Soums
The credit portfolio of commercial banks in Uzbekistan reached 636 trillion soums as of 1 June 2026, with capital highly …
EDB Digital Initiatives Fund Backs Tech for Eurasian Integration
The Eurasian Development Bank focuses on regional tech integration, presenting six cross-border digital projects at its Annual Meeting.
EDB: "Middle Path" Will Reduce Central Asian Energy Modernization Costs by 30%
The Eurasian Development Bank and IRENA presented a report proposing a balanced "Middle Path" for Central Asia's energy sector to …
EDB Council Approves Bank’s Development Strategy for 2027–2031
The Council of the Eurasian Development Bank approved its new 2027–2031 Development Strategy during a meeting in Almaty, noting the …
UN ESCAP: Central Asian Energy Connectivity Requires Trust and Transparent Rules
UN ESCAP and the EDB announced a joint report on Central Asia's energy connectivity, highlighting the economic benefits and the …
Jasurbek Choriev Announces Expansion of TRACECA Corridor Participants
TRACECA Secretary General Jasurbek Choriev announced that new countries are looking to join the Europe-Caucasus-Asia transport corridor during his speech …