Uzbekistan has set an ambitious target to generate at least $5 billion in annual exports from its information technology and artificial intelligence sectors by 2030.
The plan marks a strategic shift for the Central Asian nation, which aims to move beyond low-margin outsourcing work and establish itself as a hub for higher-value digital services.
According to Euronews, the government is leveraging its abundant energy resources, expanding digital infrastructure, and a large, young workforce to attract foreign investment and build a competitive tech industry.
The initiative reflects a broader trend of emerging markets seeking to capture value in the global AI supply chain.
While major tech hubs in the US and China dominate model development and hardware manufacturing, countries like Uzbekistan are positioning themselves to provide specialized services, data processing, and software development.
This strategy could open new avenues for international tech firms looking to diversify their operational footprint and access cost-effective talent pools.