According to the World Bank’s “Global Economic Prospects” report, the economic growth of the Central Asia region will reach 5% in 2025. Investments in the energy, mining andagriculture sectors of the countries in the region, as well as increased regional cooperation, play an important role in this growth.
Despite global economic challenges, Central Asia’s strategic location and wealth of naturalresources support economic growth, economists say. Strengthening trade and infrastructureprojects among the countries in the region are among the factors that increase economicresilience. However, experts also point out that structural reforms and economicdiversification need to be increased for sustainable development. In particular, increasing thelabor force participation of the young population and encouraging private sector investmentsare seen as critical for long-term growth. The 2025 projections paint a promising picture forthe Central Asian economy to become more competitive on a regional and global scale.
