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Uzbekistan Launches Training Programme to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Practices in the Regions

27.11.2025 Press and information team of the Delegation to UZBEKISTAN

From 26 November to 24 December 2025, a series of training sessions is taking place across all 14 regions of Uzbekistan, including the Republic of Karakalpakstan, aimed at strengthening the role of territorial anti-corruption councils. The programme is organized by the Anti-Corruption Agency, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), funded by the European Union (EU), and supported by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis. Its goal is to enhance the effectiveness of preventing and combating corruption at the regional level, expand regional engagement in implementing the UN Convention against Corruption and other international standards in Uzbekistan, and reinforce public trust in government institutions.

Uzbekistan Launches Training Programme to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Practices in the Regions
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Coinciding with International Anti-Corruption Day (9 December), the training series brings together members of territorial councils, representatives of local authorities, and civil society organizations. Over two days, participants explore international and national approaches to assessing corruption risks, analyse real cases from their regions, and learn how to apply internal control practices. The first day focuses on improving legal and anti-corruption literacy, practical methods for identifying corruption risks, and monitoring the handling of citizens’ requests. The second day is dedicated to strengthening communication with civil society and the media, and improving the ability to respond transparently and professionally to inquiries from the public, journalists, and bloggers.

 

The programme is expected to help regions develop a clearer and more modern system of anti-corruption oversight: improving the identification and elimination of corruption-related violations, expanding initiatives for monitoring public spending and decision-making, and fostering a more open dialogue between the government, the public, and the media. By the end of the programme, more than 450 representatives of government bodies and regional administrations (hokimiyats) are expected to strengthen their knowledge and skills in combating corruption at the local level.

 

The training sessions are held within the framework of the joint project of the Anti-Corruption Agency and UNDP, “Strengthening the National Anti-Corruption Ecosystem in Uzbekistan,” funded by the European Union. One of the project’s key components focuses on building the capacity of local government institutions and supporting regions in adopting more dynamic and practical anti-corruption solutions.

 

Background information: Territorial Anti-Corruption Councils are coordination bodies operating in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, the regions, and the city of Tashkent. Their role is to harmonize the efforts of local government authorities, civil society institutions, law enforcement bodies, the social sector, educational institutions, businesses, and other stakeholders in preventing and combating corruption. Their legal status and mandate are defined by the Regulation approved by the decision of the National Anti-Corruption Council of Uzbekistan dated 19 August 2021.