Decree No. 259 of the Cabinet of Ministers “On improvement of the procedure for the implementation of the projects of public-private partnership.” Country/Territory Uzbekistan Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject General Keyword Public private partnership (PPP) Data collection/reporting Registration Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Aral Sea, Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Abstract This Decree regulates public-private partnership related to the implementation of projects. In particular, it establishes the procedure for initiating and developing PPP projects, choosing a private partner, evaluation of PPP projects, elaboration of the concept of PPP projects, reporting thereon and registration thereof. PPP project is a set of economic, social and infrastructural measures aimed at solving tasks, attracting private investment and(or) based on the introduction of best management practices. Projects for the introduction of PPP mechanisms in relation to the project must meet all the following criteria and conditions: (a) economic, social functions and infrastructure focusing on problem solving; (b) activities carried out on the projects proposed ministries, state committees, agencies and local executive bodies that must be performed by the authorities; (c) quality of goods (works, services) provided under the proposed project must be higher than current indicators; (d) compliance with the terms of PPP agreement; (e) attraction of private investments; (f) introduction of best management practices; (g) innovative approach providing balanced benefits; and (h) automated electronic accounting during project implementation. Full text Uzbek Website lex.uz