GRP of the Republic of Karakalpakstan increases by 23% in five years
07/09/2021 15:51
GRP of the Republic of Karakalpakstan increases by 23% in five years
07/09/2021 15:51
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) - The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) presents the results of the development of the Republic of Karakalpakstan over the past five years. The experts presented the main changes in the socio-economic development of the region that have occurred during the last years of active reforms.
The Republic of Karakalpakstan possesses large natural, mineral and agricultural resources, labor potential, road, transport and engineering and communication networks, industrial infrastructure, convenient geographic location and significant territory.
The region’s gross domestic product (GRP) for five years increased by 23% and amounted to 21.9 trillion soums, industrial production increased from 4.3 trillion soums to 14 trillion soums. soums (growth 22%).
Agricultural production increased by 16%, from 4.1 trillion soums in 2016 to 10.4 trillion soums in 2020.
The number of operating enterprises in the region increased by 54% from 17.2 thousand in 2016 to 26.4 thousand in 2020.
In the field of infrastructure development for 2016-2020. 1719 km of water supply networks were laid and repaired.
In terms of social protection of the population and the creation of decent living conditions, it is of great importance to solve such problems as providing the population with decent housing. In particular, over the past five years, 3,595 thousand square meters have been commissioned in the region. housing, 12.3 thousand places were created in preschool institutions, 27.7 thousand places in schools. During the same period, about 105 thousand jobs were created.
The adoption of the presidential decree "On measures for the comprehensive socio-economic development of the Republic of Karakalpakstan in 2020-2023" dated November 11, 2020 gave a new impetus to the promotion of the most important sectors of the economy in accordance with the "points of growth" of cities and regions. The tasks set to increase the economic potential of the region, employment and the level of well-being of the population, the need to accelerate the socio-economic development of territories and industries predetermine the importance of effective use of the existing opportunities and resources of Karakalpakstan.
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