STRATEGIC CHALLENGES:
Major factors affecting food security include population growth, low incomes,
increased demand for land, water and energy resources, and increased risk of climate-change related threats from droughts, flooding, hail etc.
F0R 2020-2030
STRATEGY F0R ТНЕ DEVEL0PMENT 0F AGRICULTURE 0F ТНЕ REPUBLIC 0F UZBEKISTAN
AGRIFOOD SECTOR TRENDS AND REFORM PROGRESS
ТНЕ MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE STRATEGY IS ТО IMPROVE THE COMPEТITIVENESS OF THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR, ARTICULATED THROUGH NINE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:
PRIORIТY 1
ENSURING FOOD SECURITY OF THE POPULATION
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
The main goal is the development and effective implementation of state policy aimed at ensuring food security for
the entire population. The priority focuses оп ensuring that all households have access to safe and nutritious food, at affordaЫe and staЫe prices.
ROADMAP FOR
IMPLEMENTATION
Results of food safety assessment
criteria in 2021
Ranked in the
“Global Hunger Index”
PRIORIТY 2
CREATING А FAVORABLE AGRI-BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND ADDED VALUE CHAINS
STRATEGIC CHALLENGES:
The current high costs for collection, transportation, storing, processing, packaging and certification of products from the field to final consumers significantly reduces the competitiveness and profitabllity of Uzbek agri-food producers and processes.
The low level of development of the food industry limits the capabllities for increasing the volume of production of high value-added products.
There is also а shortage of laboratories, whole sale markets and logistics centers that meet the requirements of international standards and quality requirements, as well as equipment at customs and border points for phytosanitary control of horticulture products.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
The main objective of this strategic priority is to increase the export potential of the agri-food sector,
increase the volume of value-added products, expand the introduction of certification systems, based оп international standards, and the development of cooperation mechanisms to promote farmer groups.
KEY STRATEGIC
ACTIONS:
- Harmonization of the national plant quarantine and protection system with the requirements of
the WТО Agreement on the application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures; - Bringing the national system for protecting animal health and controlling livestock production in
line with the standards of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE); ; - Establishment of an lnnovation Education Center to support the development of value chains in agriculture, based оп international best practices;
PRIORIТY З
REDUCING ТНЕ ROLE OF THE STATE AND ATTRACTING PRIVATE INVESTMENT
STRATEGIC CHALLENGES:
The direct participation of the state in the supply of resources for farmers, as well as the production and marketing of products, limits the attraction of private investment in the sector. The effective use of funds from credit lines of international financial institutions is limited Ьу the under-development of advisory services for agri-businesses, а lack of business management skills, human resources in the agro-industrial complex and the banking sector. There are по incentives to promote the use of good agricultural and environmental practices (GAEP), good manufacturing practices (GMP) and other standards. There are also по structures, systems or mechanisms for independent monitoring and
evaluation of investment impact effectiveness.
КЕУ STRATEGIC
ACTIONS:
- Cessation of puЫic procurement of agriculture commodities, with the exception of strategic purchases necessary to ensure price staЬility in the domestic market;
- Improving financial support mechanisms for agricultural producers from the state, including subsidizing the interest rate of commercial loans, allocates for the
PRIORITY 4
ENSURING RATIONAL USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
The main objective of this strategic priority is to ensure the rational and efficient use of natural resources and environmental protection in the sustainaЫe development of agriculture.
FORESTRY:
ОThe Forest fund is one of the country’s main natural resources, which occupies 11.1 million hectares or 25 percent of the total territory. While forested areas make up 3.2 million hectares (29 percent).
WATER AND IRRIGATION:
- Only 20% of the 20 million ha of cultivated agricultural land is currently irrigated. Over the last 15 years, availability of irrigated land per capita has declined by 24% ( from 0.23 ha to 0.16 ha).
- This is the result of population growth, reduced water supply and the transfer of agricultural land to other categories of land fund. According to forecasts, over the next 30 years, irrigated land may be reduced Ьу another 20 to 25%.
PRIORITY 5
DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM
STRATEGIC CHALLENGES:
ProЫems in the sector are also exacerbated bу а lack of modern and high-quality infrastructure for the provision of services that meets
international standards and requirements. This primarily goes for public services
related to food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary services.
Currently, а number of services are provided and monopolized bу state-owned enterprises which leads to negative consequences in attracting private investment in the field and creating competition in the supply of resources and the provision of marketing services.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
The main goal of this priority area is to revise the existing institutional structures through the creation of systems, services and coordination mechanisms that can meet the needs of the agrarian market.
ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTATION
Мау 1, 2020
The Ministry of Agriculture
- Holding functional evaluation of activities of the Ministry of Agriculture of the RepuЫic of Uzbekistan, Ьу the results of which the organizational structure and functions divisions thereof will Ье reconsidered in orderto identify new powers and areas of activities of the ministry. Thereat, the followingis envisaged: – sophistication ofthe vertical and horizontal systems of
КЕУ STRATEGIC
ACTIONS:
- Functional assessment of the Ministry of Agriculture (Management Functional Assessment Model – MFAM) and based оп the results, review of the organizational structure and activities of units in order to determine new authorities and areas of activity of the ministry;
- Reforming the public administration system
КЕУ PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND TARGEТS
- lnter-govemment the agri-food sector the agri-food sector the agri-food sector Public-private coordination mechanisms
- Conducting а functional analysis of public administration structures in the agriculture;
- Approval and implementation of sector institutional restructuring plans
PRIORIТY 6
GRADUAL DIVERSIFICATION OF PUBLIC EXPENDITURES ON NEТWORK SUPPORT
STRATEGIC CHALLENGES:
А large part of support for general services is currently recorded in the budget framework under the category of “miscellaneous,” indicating а lack of strategic planning for puЫic spending in the sector.
There is also по systematic linkage within the budget system between lnternational finance and credit programs in support of the sector (more than $ 3.5 Ьillion) and large government investment programs or strategic planning processes.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
The main objective of this area is to increase the utilization efficiency of agricultural investments through the gradual redistribution of puЫic financial resources provided for basic puЫic services and implementation of structural reforms in accordance with new priorities of agrarian policy.
ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTATION
March 1, 2020
Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Finance,
- Cancellation of system of discounts and premiums used for the government purchasing prices of cereal grain crops produced Ьу the agriculture entities оп irrigated lands, depending оп their productivity.
КЕУ STRATEGIC
ACTIONS:
- Revising the distribution of expenditures оп agricultural financing, increasing the allocated funds for research and development activities, а network for disseminating agricultural knowledge, as
КЕУ PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND TARGEТS
- The increase in the state budget expenditures оп services of the agri-food sector not related to irrigation
- Gradual increase of puЫic spending оп research in agriculture (as а percentage from agriculture GDP)
PRIORIТY 7
DEVELQPMENT OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND SYSTEM OF INFORMATION AND ADVISORY SERVICES IN AGRICULTURE
STRATEGIC CHALLENGES:
The absence of а well-functioning agricultural knowledge and information system (AKIS) that саn effectively link research, education and the provision of advisory and extension services remains one of the most significant constraints to sector development. Currently, public investment in research amounts to 0.2% of the total agricultural budget. The lack of effective mechanisms for interaction between farmers and agri-business, based оп government-funded research, significantly limits practical implementation of the research results funded bу the state.
The majority of local varieties of agricultural crops have low productivity and do not meet foreign market requirements. Dependence оп imported varieties of agriculture crops which are expensive and inappropriate for local conditions is growing.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
Creation of а modern, integrated and flexible system in the areas of agriculture, food supply, education, training and information and advisory services is the main purpose of this strategic priority.
КЕУ STRATEGIC
ACTIONS:
- Radically reforming the activities of scientific research institutions in the sector;
- Reforming the system of agricultural education and training with the technical support of donor organizations;
По деятельности областных территориальных центров агроуслуг Национального центра сельскохозяйственных знаний и инноваций (УП-6259, ПП-4975)
PRIORITY 8
DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS
STRATEGIC CHALLENGES:
Approximately 16.4 million people ( 49.40/о of the total population) reside in rural areas of Uzbekistan (2018). The country also has а high Ьirth rate (23.3 pro mil) and correspondingly, а labor force surplus in rural areas.
People under 25 years represent 45.50/о of the population and over 550/о of the population is under 30. PuЫic services in rural areas, as well as transportation and information and communication links, remain limited.
ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTATION
Мау 1, 2020
The State Committee for Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture
- Collect, compare, and puЫish data оп economic indices (cost, revenue, profit, profitabllity rate) of production of the main
Мау 1, 2020
The State Committee for Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
Ensuring sustainaЫe development of rural areas is the main purpose of this strategic priority.
КЕУ STRATEGIC
ACTIONS:
- Reforming the system of puЫic administration in rural development;
- Detailed assessment of real needs for rural development;
- lmproving the regulatory framework for government support and protection of rural communities and decentralization of decision-making;
- Development and pilot implementation of transparent mechanism of attraction of grant funds and investments for estaЫishment and
PRIORITY 9
CREATING TRANSPARENT NEТWORK STATISTICS AND DATA COLLECTION SYSTEMS
STRATEGIC CHALLENGES:
The lack of accurate and reliable data constrains the design of new legislative acts and also does not allow for an objective assessment of their impact оп the sector. The lack of reliable marketing information significantly limits the abllity of farmers and other agri-business entities to take advantage of existing and changing market opportunities when developing business plans or the proper planning of activities.
Attracting investments in the system of collecting reliable statistical information, processing and disseminating data reflecting the state of the agri-food sector will have а positive impact the development of the public and private sectors.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
The main objective of this priority area is to improve the collection, comparison and dissemination of reliaЫe statistical information.
КЕУ STRATEGIC
ACTIONS:
- Adoption of а clear plan for the development of agriculture and food statistics;
- Collection, comparison and publication of information оn economic indicators (costs, profit, profit, profitability) of major agricultural products;
- Development of a state program for the development of “smart agriculture”;
КЕУ PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND TARGEТS
- lncrease in availabllity and reliabllity of agri-food statistics
data - Increase in availabllity of market information оп prices and trends
- increase in availabllity of farm productivity data
ROADMAP FOR IМPLEMENTATION
Annually
Ministry of lnvestment and Foreign Trade, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Economy and lndustry
- PuЫication of information catalogs about large domestic producers and processors
Annually
State Committee оn Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture
- The collection, comparison and puЫication of information оп costs, revenues and
