BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 28. Uzbekistan and
the World Bank discussed measures to modernize the country’s
national statistical system, align statistical practices with
international standards and expand the use of digital technologies
and artificial intelligence during a meeting on Sept. 24 in
Tashkent.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Economy
and Finance of Uzbekistan, following a meeting between Deputy
Minister of Economy and Finance Akhadbek Khaydarov and World Bank
representatives to review implementation of Uzbekistan’s
“Statistics Development – 2030” National Strategy and identify
further steps to improve the quality and reliability of official
statistical data.
The discussions covered efforts to bring Uzbekistan’s
statistical system into greater alignment with international
standards, reduce the reporting burden on businesses and other data
providers, and expand the use of administrative and alternative
data sources.
The parties also examined the digitalization of statistical
processes, including the potential use of artificial intelligence
to improve data collection, processing and analysis.
“The modernization of the national statistical system is aimed
at improving the reliability and quality of statistical data while
reducing the reporting burden and expanding the use of modern data
sources and technologies,” the ministry said.
Government finance statistics were another focus of the meeting.
The sides discussed the gradual transition to MNS–2025 and SNA-7
international standards, as well as measures to ensure consistency
among key macroeconomic statistical indicators.
The meeting also resulted in a set of tasks to improve the
efficiency of the statistical system, strengthen data quality and
expand international cooperation.
The work will continue under the Statistics Development – 2030
strategy, with a focus on modernizing statistical infrastructure
and aligning Uzbekistan’s practices with international
standards.
