Uzbekistan road rebuild receives majority WB funding

Uzbekistan is introducing a new road development programme. The majority of the necessary funding for the work is being provided by the World Bank (WB). The financing for the projects is being delivered in the shape of a series of loans worth a total of US$200 million, although the specific terms of deal have not so far been released. In all 394km of roads are being rebuilt under the programme, which is intended to boost transport in the country. Some $240 million is required in all to pay for Uzbekistan’s
January 31, 2017 Read time: 1 min
Uzbekistan is introducing a new road development programme. The majority of the necessary funding for the work is being provided by the World Bank (WB). The financing for the projects is being delivered in the shape of a series of loans worth a total of US$200 million, although the specific terms of deal have not so far been released. In all 394km of roads are being rebuilt under the programme, which is intended to boost transport in the country. Some $240 million is required in all to pay for Uzbekistan’s road rebuild schedule.
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