In the Kyrgyz Republic, the procurement system is volatile due to recent and proposed legislative changes that risk creating uncertainty and reducing public confidence in the system. The exemption of state-owned enterprises and joint-stock companies from the public procurement law in 2022 is a notable area of concern. Read our recommendations for addressing these and other factors restricting transparency and accountability in Kyrgyz Republic’s procurement system

Tajikistan has recognized public procurement as a vehicle for combating corruption in investment projects and state-owned companies, through government strategies focused on ensuring transparency, clear regulations and automation of procurement processes. The government aims to conduct 90% of all public procurement through a single e-procurement portal by 2025, with 70% of it being open procurement. While only 22% of budget expenditures are made through the national e-procurement platform, the volume of procedures conducted through this centralized system is growing annually. The creation of a regulatory agency is also helping streamline procurement. Find out what steps Tajikistan could take to keep opening up its procurement system.

In Uzbekistan, boosting competition remains a top priority, although significant progress has been made in recent years, with the share of direct awards dropping from 70% in 2019 to 41% in 2022. Other challenges include delays in fully transitioning to e-procurement and the Complaints Commission lacking a mandate to handle disputes over contract terms. Discover how policymakers in Uzbekistan can improve procurement for more efficient spending and better decision-making here.