Year in review: CPRO in 2025
In 2025, the Center for Policy Research and Outreach (CPRO) marked a transformative year in advancing evidence-based policymaking in Uzbekistan through a comprehensive approach integrating rigorous research, strategic partnerships, and active stakeholder engagement. The center published a series of policy briefs addressing the pressing challenges, including public administration reform, administrative justice modernization, critical minerals governance, climate change adaptation in agriculture, and pesticide management frameworks. Each brief provided actionable recommendations grounded in international best practices and adapted to Uzbekistan's institutional context.
Beyond research outputs, CPRO significantly expanded its international network by formalizing memorandums of understanding with leading universities in China, Kazakhstan, and other countries, creating robust platforms for joint research initiatives, knowledge exchange, and collaborative policy analysis. These partnerships facilitate cooperation and enhance the quality of policy recommendations by providing access to international expertise, comparative datasets, and diverse methodological perspectives. CPRO actively facilitated policy dialogue through an ambitious program of roundtables, conferences, and expert consultations that brought together government officials, international experts, civil society representatives, academic researchers, and private sector leaders to engage in substantive discussions on critical policy issues.
Center for Policy Research and Outreach (2026). CPRO Analytical Report. Westminster International University in Tashkent.
