Center for Policy Research and Outreach (CPRO), in collaboration with the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, hosted an expert roundtable discussion titled “Conceptual Issues of Local Government Reforms in the Context of Constitutional Changes in the Republic of Uzbekistan.”
The event brought together leading experts, professors from various universities, and representatives from Oliy Majlis to deliberate on the conceptual foundations of local governance reform and explore pathways for its effective implementation in Uzbekistan.
Participants shared their insights on the current state of local governance, highlighting challenges and proposing solutions. CPRO research fellows, Professor Isa Khamedov and Igor Tsay, presented an in-depth analysis of the issues surrounding local governance and shared recommendations inspired by the experiences of Turkey and Poland.
As the discussion concluded, participants outlined key priorities for the reform agenda and committed to submitting comprehensive recommendations to the working group responsible for finalizing the reform package.
This roundtable marks a significant step toward enhancing the local governance system in Uzbekistan, aligning it with international best practices while addressing the unique needs of the country
