According to a recent LinkedIn post from Uzum, the company hosted a meeting of the Digitalization & ICT working group under the Foreign Investors Council at its e-commerce office. The post indicates that Uzum’s Head of Commercial and IP Law Practice, Evgeniy Belov, presented proposals aimed at supporting Uzbekistan’s digital economy and enhancing the country’s investment climate.
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The post highlights five strategic areas of focus: e-commerce and digital platforms, a dedicated law on the platform economy, logistics for online trade, consumer protection, and the development of digital skills. It suggests that addressing these areas could help attract international platforms, increase legal certainty for marketplaces, and strengthen regional logistics.
According to the description, expected effects discussed include reduced delivery costs in the regions, a higher share of regional e-commerce, and a better balance of interests between platforms and sellers. The post also points to building greater trust in online shopping as a key outcome, which may be relevant for expanding Uzum’s addressable market and improving customer retention.
The working group discussion, as summarized in the post, focused on regulatory uncertainty, infrastructure gaps, and consumer protection and trust issues as current barriers to market growth. For investors, Uzum’s active participation in policy dialogue could signal an attempt to shape a more supportive regulatory and operational environment for e-commerce in Uzbekistan, potentially improving long-term growth prospects for both the company and the broader sector.