Uzbekistan at a crossroads: Main developments, business climate, and political risks

UZIN Paper nº. 10 (2014)

On September 1, 2013, President Islam Karimov presided over lavish festivities celebrating the 22nd anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence. The celebrations, featuring a pompous speech by Karimov and ostentatious performances by Uzbek singers and dancers, were used by Uzbek authorities to showcase the political stability and economic progress that Uzbekistan has achieved since 1991.