The production of industrial goods rose by 7.7%, construction works – 14.8%, retail trade turnover – 13.5%, retail paid service – 17.5% and consumer goods – 3%.

Ferghana region realized 69 projects to modernize capacities and attract investments to the region.

In the first six months of 2012, the commercial banks issued 179.5 billion soums of loans to small and private businesses. In the result, heir share in the GRP rose from 46.5% in the first half of 2011 to 48.1% in the same period of 2012.

The region commissioned over 100 objects of trade and domestic service objects in the first six months of 2012. It also created 47,800 new jobs in January-June 2012.