Uzbek banks issue 35.9 billion soums to support small businesses
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Commercial banks in Uzbekistan issued 2,362 loans totaling 35.9 billion soums under the From Poverty to Prosperity programme as of 1 October 2026.
These loans help people purchase equipment and fixed assets to create self-employment opportunities and start small-scale production. The funding supports various industries, with the largest portion going toward sewing machines. Other investments include food production equipment, laptops, and motor vehicles. Xalq banki provided the largest share of the funding by issuing 1,587 loans worth 23.6 billion soums.
Mikrokreditbank and Agrobank also contributed to the programme. The loans were distributed across several areas, with Jizzakh Region receiving the most financing. The government aims to use these funds to increase household incomes and help citizens establish new sources of earnings.
