World Bank Document

 
The World Bank 
Agriculture Modernization Project (P158372) 
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banking system – an issue that could take years to address as part of a wider financial reform strategy.
d. Agro-logistics: There is a lack of wholesale markets, logistical centers, associated test laboratories, and 
streamlined administrative trade procedures to ensure producers can export perishable products without 
delay at customs/border and that they meet international quality standards and requirements. This is 
hampering more rapid increases in export volume and value, and expansion into new markets. Most 
administrative procedures are paper-based, while digitization of trade paperwork is lagging. Lastly, market 
and trade information are not readily available to market participants. 
e. Improving phytosanitary control and certification: One of the key constraints to exporting to diversified 
markets is weak infrastructure and capacities for phytosanitary controls. Because of a lack of hard and soft 
infrastructure and weak institutional capacities, very few exporters comply fully with the phytosanitary 
requirements of importing countries and lack the necessary certification. Currently, the phytosanitary 
system of Uzbekistan cannot provide adequate information about pest status in the country. Phytosanitary 
Risk Analysis is not carried out regularly. Therefore, the information on the distribution of quarantine pests 
in the country is outdated. There is lack of understanding of phytosanitary surveillance importance, trained 
personal, diagnostic capabilities, and infrastructure and methodologies for pest identification. To facilitate 
the export and to ensure the safe conditions for trade there is the need to be aware of the current situation 
regarding the pest occurrence and to be capable to identify pests. 
B. Project Description 
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