The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan held a meeting with a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) delegation to discuss expanding cooperation on digital inclusivity and improving access to financial services for women in rural areas. The discussions concluded with an agreement to implement pilot projects to strengthen financial literacy in several regions and to integrate financial education into UNDP’s ongoing initiatives. The cooperation agenda also covered the use of multiple channels to improve financial accessibility and the potential for sociological research, involving international experts, to identify behavioural factors influencing access to financial services.
Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan 2025-02-26
Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan and UNDP agree pilot projects to expand digital financial inclusion for rural women
The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan and a United Nations Development Programme delegation agreed to implement pilot projects to enhance financial literacy and integrate financial education into ongoing initiatives. The cooperation aims to improve digital inclusivity and access to financial services for women in rural areas, utilizing multiple channels and potential sociological research to identify behavioural factors.