This article explores the administrative reforms implemented in the Republic of Uzbekistan during 2020-2024, including the optimization of institutional structures, the establishment of independent anti-corruption agencies, and approaches to strengthening local governance. It analyzes how Uzbekistan’s experience may be relevant and adaptable for neighboring Central Asian countries-Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan-while emphasizing that the success of such reforms largely depends on each country’s political and social context and institutional stability. The article also highlights the role of international organizations-such as the UNDP, OSCE, and the World Bank-in recognizing Uzbekistan’s reform efforts as a form of soft power that contributes to regional development and stability. The analysis concludes that while Uzbekistan’s model is potentially exportable, its success depends on contextual adaptation in each state.

Uzbekistan, reform, governance

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