Technical support for the transformation of two industrial zones of Uzbekistan into Eco-Industrial Parks

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Background

Industrial parks, often located on city outskirts, drive economic growth in developing countries. Over time, they have embraced Eco-Industrial Parks (EIPs) to promote sustainable industrial development (ISID) aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). EIPs enhance resource efficiency, competitiveness, and resilience while providing economic, social, and environmental benefits.

In Uzbekistan, industrial zones support economic diversification and investment. As part of the Green Industrialization of Uzbekistan project, funded by GIZ, UNIDO will pilot EIP development at two sites, drawing on global programs and collaborations. This initiative aims to create sustainable, resource-efficient industrial zones aligned with national development goals.

Objectives

The objective of the project is to demonstrate the viability and benefits of EIP approaches in scaling up resource efficiency and improving economic, environmental and social performances of the industrial sector, thereby contributing to inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Uzbekistan.

The project will raise the awareness of companies and relevant state bodies on green industrialization and strengthen the role of business service providers to support industrial companies in having more options to adopt more sustainable production patterns.

Activities

Planned Activities

Outcome I. Institutionalization of EIP policy development and implementation

This outcome outlines activities aimed at strengthening national institutions involved in the development and implementation of
Eco-Industrial Park (EIP) policies. It includes the preparation of customized capacity-building and awareness-raising materials for policymakers, conducting capacity-building sessions and awareness campaigns, reviewing and supporting amendments or modifications to existing policies and regulations, and establishing or enhancing a Project Management Unit (PMU) or a national support institution to bolster implementation efforts.

Outcome II. Identifying and promoting EIP opportunities for enterprises focusing on environmental, economic and social benefits.

This outcome focuses on activities to support the development of EIPs. It includes benchmarking and analyzing potential candidate industrial parks for EIP interventions, with specific activities such as assessing pilot parks against international EIP standards and creating transformation roadmaps with continuous monitoring. Additionally, it aims to enhance national capacity among service providers, industrial parks, and tenant SMEs to meet international EIP standards, through the preparation and implementation of capacity-building and awareness materials, conducting training and awareness sessions, and developing and implementing a project communication strategy.

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Technical support for the transformation of two industrial zones of Uzbekistan into Eco-Industrial Parks

Background

Objectives

The project will raise the awareness of companies and relevant state bodies on green industrialization and strengthen the role of business service providers to support industrial companies in having more options to adopt more sustainable production patterns.

Planned Activities

Outcome I. Institutionalization of EIP policy development and implementation

Outcome II. Identifying and promoting EIP opportunities for enterprises focusing on environmental, economic and social benefits.

News

UNIDO and GIZ Showcase Progress of Eco-Industrial Parks in Uzbekistan at ECO Expo Central Asia 2025

EIP Assessment Training: Building Local Capacity for Sustainable Industrial Development

Empowering Local Experts to Accelerate Eco-Industrial Transformation

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Pilot Industrial Zones