WASHINGTON, June 30, 2026—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved financial support for the Government of Uzbekistan to improve learning outcomes in primary schools across six regions and to help students acquire the foundational skills needed to access more productive and better-paid jobs in adulthood.
The financial package includes $100 million in concessional financing from the International Development Association (IDA) for the implementation of the Transforming Public Education for Economic Growth Program (BILIM) Program in Uzbekistan. The program will also benefit from a $5 million grant from the International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd), marking the first collaboration between IFFEd and the World Bank.
Public schools in Uzbekistan are under growing pressure from rapid population growth and internal migration. In 2026, enrollment is…
