As previously reported by Spot, Shavkat Mirziyoyev is holding a meeting regarding the completed work in 2024 aimed at developing the service sector and plans for the current year in this area. The meeting highlighted measures to support creative industries and digitization.

The President pointed out the opportunities for transferring government services to the private sector. Since 2022, businesses have been allowed to provide 27 types of services, but this list can be expanded. For instance, the certification of guides by the Tourism Committee and the mandatory inspection of special equipment by the Agro-Inspection were cited as examples.

By March 1, measures have been instructed to outsource 11 types of services, and by October 1, another 18 types. The Competition Committee will oversee the preparation of initiatives in this direction from each ministry.

The head of state indicated the “numerous issues” faced by entrepreneurs in the areas of land and real estate privatization, as well as their leasing. There is a task to develop and publish the conditions clearly, openly, and transparently.

There are also plans to expand the involvement of the social sector in exports. Since last year, a “medical hospitality” program has been launched; however, while the volume of services provided to foreigners in surgery, dermatology, and endocrinology centers amounted to $1 million, in 18 institutions it was below $300,000.

The goal has been set to increase the export of medical services from specialized centers to $30 million annually. The President instructed to expedite the process of transferring 5 clinics to private partners.

In the border areas of Tashkent and Namangan, 21 clinics are to be opened to provide services to citizens of neighboring countries. The experience of the medical center in the Ayritom trade zone was noted, where 15,000 foreigners received treatment in 2024.

Another area with untapped export potential is education, the President noted. Last year, the revenue of universities from foreign students amounted to $26 million, and to increase this, it has been instructed to ensure that several more universities enter the top 1000 global rankings.

The possibility of transferring cultural and creative centers to the private sector was also mentioned. Last year, investors invested 86 billion soums in 15 such establishments and organized over 1,500 cultural events in them.

Earlier, Spot reported on plans to attract foreign investment in the healthcare sector amounting to $370 million.