The Central Bank has prepared an analytical review dedicated to the development of financial literacy in the country. The document outlines the main stages of policy formation in this area, reflects the key initiatives and projects implemented over the past years, as well as the results of the work carried out to improve the financial knowledge and skills of the population.
Since 2019, a fundamental basis for the development of financial literacy has been systematically established in Uzbekistan. The conceptual, institutional, and methodological framework for this area was built practically from scratch, including the development of strategic approaches, the creation of coordination mechanisms, and the formation of partnership networks. These measures have laid the groundwork for large-scale educational initiatives.
Efforts were consistently made not only to expand the number of partners but also to ensure their institutional diversity. Government bodies, commercial banks, educational institutions, international organizations, and private companies were all engaged in implementing financial literacy initiatives. This multilateral cooperation format allowed each participant to find their niche and contribute to the development of these initiatives by using various tools and methods of public outreach. This, in turn, ensured broader and more targeted coverage of various social groups, including vulnerable populations such as women, youth, children, migrant workers, and residents of remote regions.
Additionally, the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan was one of the first among CIS countries to actively adopt an "edutainment" approach, which combines educational and entertainment formats. As a result, the media projects, interactive platforms, and radio and television programs utilized have made it possible to significantly expand the audience, as well as increase the public's interest and engagement in matters of financial literacy.
