Every country goes through a stage of fighting poverty in its development process. In 2020, Uzbekistan recognized that a specific part of the population was in poverty and began to support it. Financial and organizational measures were taken, and a system was introduced. This yielded results: the living conditions of more than 3 million people who had been in a difficult situation for many years improved. The poverty rate dropped from 17 to 11 percent.

The goal is to reduce the poverty rate from 11 percent to 7 percent in the next three years. It is difficult to further improve the effectiveness of the current system. There are no clear criteria for defining poverty, a holistic approach to bringing families out of this situation, or funds to distribute.

At a meeting held on July 12 this year in Fergana region, the Head of state noted the need for new approaches in this area, stating that poverty reduction and social protection will now be carried out within a single system.

Proposals for comprehensive work in these two areas were considered at the presentation.

In particular, based on the analysis, criteria for determining poverty and an address list will be formed, including individuals from the Unified Register of Social Protection and families at high risk of falling into poverty. The “mahalla of seven” and activists will vote to approve this status. The “Inson” (Human) centers will provide social services and assistance to lift people out of poverty.

To study the factors of poverty, a single questionnaire on social protection and employment in 8 areas will be developed. On this basis, families’ capabilities will be assessed and classified into 3 categories.