Uzbekistan and South Africa Expanded IT Cooperation
Officials met in Johannesburg to discuss international business growth and new service delivery centers.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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IT Park Uzbekistan has strengthened its business ties with South African entities following the first Uzbekistan-South Africa Business Forum. The initiative aims to attract foreign investment into the Uzbek market through collaborative technology and service partnerships.
Why it matters
By connecting South African firms with human capital in Uzbekistan, both regions hope to launch integrated delivery centers. This expansion creates a new corridor for business process outsourcing and cross-border digital services.
More than 60 companies and organizations attended the business forum in Johannesburg to explore new service delivery mechanisms. The partnership seeks to convert these initial meetings into practical projects.
The players
IT Park Uzbekistan
This is an organization focused on developing the technology sector and outsourcing capabilities within Uzbekistan.
Business Process Enabling South Africa
Known as BPESA, this group serves as the industry body for the South African business process services sector.
The details
The IT Park Uzbekistan delegation held high-level discussions with groups such as the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency and South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. Multiple firms, including GRIFFILEE PROMOTIONS and Encore Strategic Partners, participated in talks aimed at establishing international delivery centers.
Timeline
The first Uzbekistan-South Africa Business Forum took place on September 22, 2026.
Market Landscape
This move follows the first Uzbekistan-South Africa Business Forum and signals a shift toward emerging markets for regional South African growth. The collaboration positions Uzbekistan as a new hub for firms seeking to tap into international human capital.
Business leaders and investors should monitor how these new cross-border service centers impact regional service pricing and availability. As these delivery hubs launch, local companies may find new opportunities to access globalized outsourcing talent.
The takeaway
This partnership highlights the growing trend of African firms exploring Central Asian markets to scale their service operations. Companies interested in global expansion should watch these regions as they formalize infrastructure for international business processes.
What happens next
Parties have committed to continuing their cooperation with the BPESA team in Cape Town to transition these contacts into formal projects.
Further reading
Learn more about corporate expansions in the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by UzDaily.
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