Uzbekistan has joined hands with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI). The collaboration aims to revamp existing investment laws. The World Investment Report 2023 showed FDI increased from $1.73 billion in 2017 to $2.53 billion in 2022. Still, challenges such as implementation and transparency exist. The IFC will help […]
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