Digitalisation and integration of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) in Uzbekistan

About this project

Uzbekistan¿s system for urban and rural land planning dates more than half a century back and is based on a governance structure in which the full planning process is done by central State actors with little involvement of citizens or the private sector,who make an increasing share of the investments. The Government is weak in its regulatory role as responsibilities are distributed over an array of different Ministries and Agencies, who generally do not wish to cooperate with each other. There are multiple data sets on ownership, use, utilities, etc. which are not (yet) integrated in a single national spatial data infrastructure (NSDI), although this is essential for effective and efficient planning. The Government also struggles to capture the value of state-owned land when being developed and is unable to set clear preconditions or enforce for what the private sector can and cannot do. Although construction on irrigated farm land is forbidden, it is common practice and linked to corruption. Approximately 60% of the current building stock is unregulated (i.e. did not receive planning permission or was not recorded).The Agency for Strategic Reforms under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ASR) which plays a pivotal role in driving reforms and bringing different government entities together, reached out to the EU Delegation for support, in particular in relation to the regulatory framework and the NSDI. In line with Global Gateway, the proposed action aims to improv…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 3Good Health and Well-being
• 4Quality Education
• 5Gender Equality
• 6Clean Water and Sanitation
• 7Affordable and Clean Energy
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Uzbekistan

Sectors

Urban development and management

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Main focusDisaster risk reduction · Also contributesDisability inclusion · Also contributes

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2021-ACT-62831.

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