Uzbekistan Construction Site Insurance Model for Worker Safety | 2026 - News and Statistics
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Uzbekistan is developing a construction site insurance model to extend work injury coverage to informal workers, based on international practices discussed in a recent tripartite dialogue.
Search Uzbekistan ConstructionSite-based insurance model proposed for informal workersStakeholders propose site-wide policy for constructionAims to cover all workers and simplify administrationLoading Stock video by Kelly via Pexels Mar 25, 2026 Uzbekistan Explores Construction Site Insurance Model for Informal Workers Stakeholders in Uzbekistan have identified a potential method to extend work injury insurance to informal construction workers, according to the International Labour Organization. Representatives from government, worker, and employer organizations agreed on a possible solution during a tripartite roundtable held in February 2026.The dialogue, which included the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction, trade unions, and employer confederations, focused on reforming existing schemes. Participants noted that the current social insurance and employers liability insurance do not cover non-registered or self-employed workers. The expansion of the construction sector has made addressing these coverage gaps a priority.To develop a solution, the group examined international practices from Indonesia, Japan, and Bangladesh. Models from Indonesia and Japan involve a single insurance policy for an entire construction site, with the premium paid by the project owner or main contractor as a percentage of total project cost. Bangladesh's pilot scheme for the garment sector is financed by contributions from international brands based on order value.Participants recogniz...
