1. 1 World Bank Investments in Uzbekistan Tashkent August 17, 2012 Takuya Kamata Country Manager for Uzbekistan The World Bank

2. 2 Agenda 1.Current Portfolio 2.Investment Plans for 2012-15 3.Opportunities for Cooperation

3. 3 Active portfolio - $773 million US$ million

4. 4 Investment Plan 2012-15 - $1.35 Billion

5. 5 Project Activities - Examples  Infrastructure Construction of electricity transmission lines Rehabilitation of irrigation schemes Construction of water supply treatment plants and water supply distribution networks Installation of electricity meters for households Loan facilities for farmers Loan facilities for companies for energy efficiency improvement  Human Development Supply of teaching materials Supply of medical equipment for primary health facilities Rehabilitation of medical facilities

6. 6 Opportunities for cooperation  International Finance Corporation (IFC) Equity investments and debt financing Trade finance facility for financial institutions  International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / International Development Association (IBRD/IDA) Supply of equipment and goods Consultancy contracts Civil work contracts  Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) Insurance for non-commercial risks