{"id":2911,"date":"2025-09-25T19:49:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T13:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/?p=2911"},"modified":"2026-07-07T20:05:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:05:32","slug":"data-for-policy-action-supporting-equitable-and-inclusive-growth-in-central-asia-data-for-policy-action-supporting-equitable-and-inclusive-growth-in-central-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/en\/2025\/09\/data-for-policy-action-supporting-equitable-and-inclusive-growth-in-central-asia-data-for-policy-action-supporting-equitable-and-inclusive-growth-in-central-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"Data for Policy Action: supporting equitable and inclusive growth in Central Asia\u00a0Data for Policy Action: supporting equitable and inclusive growth in Central Asia\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EGED Programme Annual Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 24-25 September 2025, Dushanbe hosted the third international <em>Data for Policy Action Regional Conference<\/em>, organized under the UK-funded <em>Effective Governance for Economic Development (EGED) Programme<\/em>. The event brought together more than 150 participants from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, including senior government officials, policy experts, civil society representatives, and international partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_10.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_10-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conference explored how data, research, and evidence-based policymaking can drive equitable and inclusive economic growth across Central Asia. Discussions highlighted practical examples where EGED-supported reforms have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Delivered better outcomes for citizens<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Simplified and improved policy delivery<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Strengthened civil society engagement in monitoring and shaping reforms<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Day one featured a dynamic plenary on equitable growth, showcasing how evidence helps reduce poverty, protect vulnerable groups, and make economic progress benefit all. Sessions addressed modernizing the business regulatory environment, designing sub-national development strategies, and responding to climate challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2903\" src=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_8.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2909\" src=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2905\" src=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_9-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2895\" src=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" data-id=\"2897\" src=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_5.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" data-id=\"2899\" src=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_6.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_6-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Day two focused on sub-national planning, public finance strategies, and adaptive governance, emphasizing how governments can use data to listen, learn, and deliver more effectively. Delegates shared experiences and innovations shaping the future of policymaking in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Data is not just a tool \u2013 it is a catalyst for better governance and inclusive growth.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2893\" src=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_3.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2891\" src=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_2.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025_2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" data-id=\"2889\" src=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eged-ca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25092025-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EGED Programme Annual Conference On 24-25 September 2025, Dushanbe hosted the third international Data for Policy Action Regional Conference, organized under the UK-funded Effective Governance for Economic Development (EGED) Programme. 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