00:03From roadside kitchens to greenhouses, new sources of income are emerging across rural Uzbekistan.
00:10This is Business Lion Uzbekistan. Hello and welcome.
00:14Across the country, small-scale businesses and family initiatives are becoming a key source of income, especially in rural areas.
00:23The government aims to reduce poverty from 5.8% to 2.8% by the end of this year,
00:31while lowering unemployment from 4.8% to 4.5%.
00:36More than 260,000 low-income families are expected to receive support to build sustainable livelihoods.
00:44This is how it's taking shape on the ground.
00:47On the road to Pastargan district in Samarkand, travelers often stop for pichak, a traditional local dish.
00:54What was once just a roadside break is now a growing business opportunity.
00:58Fazila Juraiva has set up yurts where visitors can rest while local residents earn an income.
01:16In Joel Qosim Mahalla, services like this are becoming an additional source of income alongside farming and small-scale production.
01:39Agriculture remains central to rural livelihoods, but it's increasingly supported by targeted programs.
01:46Across Uzbekistan, over 900 vulnerable mahallas have access to nearly 100,000 hectares of land, subsidies and modern irrigation systems.
01:56Farmer Olmas joined Juraiva, expand his greenhouse and added pick-keeping, creating income from multiple sources.
02:22In southern region of Surkandaria, livestock farming continues to play a major role with strong traditions and steady demand.
02:30It supports both household income and local food supply.
02:49These efforts are part of a broader shift to bring economic activity closer to communities.
02:55The Mahalla system is now at the center of this approach, with local authorities helping residents access loans, land and
03:02training.
03:22By supporting small-scale initiatives at the local level, Uzbekistan is aiming to build more stable and self-sufficient communities.
03:31Joining us now is Gulnaza Alimova, spokesperson for the Ministry of Power-to-Reduction and Employment.
03:37Thank you for being with us.
03:39What broader measures are being implemented and what results are we seeing so far?
03:44Welcome to the next year.
03:46In the last year, Uzbekistan, the people who have managed to provide the services of the country and the people
03:52who have managed to provide the services of the country,
03:54the people who have managed to provide the services of the country.
04:14en el año 2021.
04:37El gobierno de la mayoría de los gobiernos en el sector de la mayoría de las empresas de la mayoría
04:42de los gobiernos en los gobiernos.
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