Uzbekistan's Privatization Drive: Franklin Templeton Leads the Way

In this episode of Deep Dive Central Asia, we explore Uzbekistan's groundbreaking $1.68 billion National Investment Fund (UzNIF) and its strategic partnership with Franklin Templeton Asset Management.

Key Discussion Points:

- Why Uzbekistan chose Franklin Templeton over independent fund management

- Analysis of the 18 state-owned enterprises in UzNIF's portfolio - Franklin Templeton's three-pillar transformation strategy

- Corporate governance reforms and IFRS reporting transitions

- Planned dual listing on Tashkent Stock Exchange and international markets by 2026

Featured Insights:

We examine Franklin Templeton's proven track record with Romania's Fondul Proprietatea, and how this experience applies to Uzbekistan's unique market dynamics.

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