The poverty rate in Tashkent’s Chilanzar district has fallen to 2.2% in the first half of 2025, down from more than 7% at the beginning of the year, according to the Presidential Press Service.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the “Eman Materials” enterprise in the district’s industrial zone on July 10, where he reviewed ongoing industrial activities and measures aimed at reducing unemployment and poverty. Officials presented a targeted plan to transform Chilanzar into a district free of poverty and joblessness by the end of the year.
The “Eman Materials” enterprise, established with $10mn in capital, produces 10,000 tons of furniture and fittings annually. It supplies products to thousands of enterprises across Uzbekistan and employs 200 people. A training center for furniture manufacturing has also been set up at the complex, with specialists from Italy and Turkey contributing to skills development.
In addition to manufacturing, the complex offers services such as design, custom furniture production, cutting, and equipment repair. It also houses an exhibition hall showcasing furniture products from popular local brands.
Chilanzar’s industrial zone is home to around ten furniture manufacturing companies. Across Uzbekistan, more than 7,500 enterprises are active in the furniture industry, which employed about 1mn people last year. In 2024, the sector produced goods worth UZS 6.7 trillion ($528.6mn) and exported $20mn worth of products.
During the visit, the president was also informed about the activities of the district’s “Reforms Headquarters,” which coordinates efforts to boost employment and support vulnerable families. Authorities plan to create new businesses, implement microprojects, and formalize informal jobs to sustain the district’s progress.
The government is continuing to prioritize local economic development and small business support as key tools to fight poverty and drive inclusive growth across the country.
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