As part of its working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, a delegation from Uzbekistan familiarised itself with the activities of BVVG (Bodenverwertungs- und -verwaltungs GmbH), a state-owned company specialising in the management of state-owned agricultural and forestry land, as well as its leasing and privatisation.

During the meeting, representatives of the Uzbek delegation examined the company’s organisational structure, key areas of activity, strategic approaches to land resource management, and mechanisms for cooperation with Germany’s Federal Agency for Real Estate (BImA) and other public institutions.

Particular attention was paid to German practices in the management of agricultural and forestry land, including land inventory, assessment of its economic potential, leasing arrangements, public auctions, and the administration of contractual relations.

A key feature of the German approach is that privatisation is regarded not as an end in itself, but as one of the instruments for ensuring the effective management of land resources. At the same time, the priority remains to create conditions for the rational use of land, the development of entrepreneurship, the expansion of the ownership base, and the generation of long-term economic returns from land assets.

The Uzbek side also expressed interest in the mechanisms for valuing land plots, identifying their potential future uses, and selecting the most effective methods of managing and disposing of state-owned land resources.

Another area of focus was the study of digital tools for land asset management, including the VESTA system. The delegation expressed interest in gaining a more detailed understanding of its capabilities and practical application within the German company’s operations.

The delegation also reviewed the allocation of responsibilities among BVVG, BImA, and other federal institutions in Germany. In particular, discussions focused on mechanisms for inter-agency cooperation and coordination that ensure consistency in decision-making in the field of state-owned land asset management.

The study of German experience is of practical relevance to Uzbekistan in the context of improving its system of state land resource management. Of particular importance are approaches to land inventory and valuation, the development of leasing and disposal mechanisms, the digitalisation of management processes, and improving the efficiency of land asset utilisation.

The knowledge gained and practices examined may serve as a basis for further improvement of Uzbekistan’s national system of state land resource management, taking into account the country’s economic priorities and specific circumstances.