Central Asia's ability to attract investment will depend not only on economic growth and natural resources, but also on predictable regulations, access to finance and more efficient transport links, according to European officials, development banks and financial institutions attending the Tashkent International Investment Forum.
While the region's mineral wealth and strategic location attract attention, European officials interviewed by Euronews during the forum repeatedly highlighted regulatory and institutional factors as equally important for attracting investment.
Europe's engagement with Central Asia is increasingly centred on three priorities: rules, finance and connectivity.
Why Europe is paying attention
For the European Union, Central Asia’s growing importance reflects both the region’s economic transformation and its increasing role in global supply chains.
