Technical Assistance for Government Debt & Infrastructure Finance - Uzbekistan

OTA intends to provide assistance to the Ministry of Finance to achieve the following objectives: Full development of the government securities market in collaboration with the Capital Market Development Agency, the Central Bank, securities exchanges, and securities depositories; Enhanced government debt planning based upon a Medium Term Debt Strategy; Efficient, transparent government debt auctions/placements, including regular publication of debt issuance calendars; Strong bond portfolio management capacity, including risk analysis and management; Full capacity for identification, valuation, recording and reporting of contingent liabilities; Increased government securities market liquidity, initially through greater use of repurchase transactions and issuance of benchmark securities; Expanded investor base for government securities, including domestic individuals and foreign institutions; Initiation of an investor education/outreach program to build trust in markets and government; Adoption of policy and procedures for granting and monitoring of government support for Public-Private Partnerships; Solid staff capacity and clear procedures for analysis and prioritizati