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Assessment of Regional Agri Logistics Centers in Uzbekistan FINAL
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5.2 UZAGRO EXPORT BANK
The UZAgro Export Bank was also established to support the fruit and vegetable sector development and exports in support of the new initiatives and planned ALCs. As informed by the management staff of the Bank, responsibilities are: • Availability with one window service in logistic centers; • Facilitation of import and export activities including foreign exchange services; • Loan incentives for producers and exporters with 5% interest discount; and • Collaboration with other banks and microfinanciers to provide loans for farmers and small holders with similar discount. 5.3 MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT The Ministry was also established in Feb 2019 in support of the new market initiatives and ALCs with the following responsibilities: • Play the coordination role for the agri-logistic center to facilitate truck, train and air transport services at reasonable prices for producers and exporters; USAID.GOV ASSESSMENT OF REGIONAL AGRI-LOGISTICS CENTERS IN UZBEKISTAN | 26 • Coordinate trains with more than 200 cold carriages each having more than 4 with capacity to carry 40 tons, in total more than 40,000 tones, which may not be enough with the current plan to enhance the export performance of fruits and vegetables; and • Plan expansion and establishment of new infrastructure projects including railways, asphalt roads and airports. For instance, they will facilitate the railway projects intended with the bordering countries of Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan and Kazakhstan, linking to different Asian countries and the rest of the world. 6. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS Three case studies, located in Annex I, are the basis for a comparative analysis of the proposed ALCs in Uzbekistan. India provides an example of a plan that has not succeeded as originally envisioned. Turkey provides an example of steps taken to gain access into the European and worldwide trade networks via increasing transit flows. Finally, the Fresh Exports study provides a model of how a multi-functional aggregation and distribution center for fresh fruits and vegetables incorporates best practices to ensure a seamless cold chain that prioritizes safe, high quality food. It presents a case study closest to the one-stop shop concept. Download 1.01 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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