Uzbekistan Concludes Nationwide Anti-Corruption Training Series

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan has successfully completed a large-scale program of anti-corruption training, covering all 14 regions of the country, including Tashkent and the Republic of Karakalpakstan, UNDP reported.

As part of the initiative, 501 participants — representatives of territorial anti-corruption councils and other bodies involved in implementing anti-corruption policies — attended practice-oriented seminars combining theoretical lessons with the analysis of real cases from specific regions.

Participants studied international and national standards for combating corruption, including the UN Convention against Corruption and ISO 37001 on anti-bribery management systems. They also addressed issues of internal control, handling citizen complaints, and engaging with civil society and the media.

Following the trainings, region-specific recommendations were developed and submitted to the Agency for Anti-Corruption. Key proposals include fostering a culture of zero tolerance for corruption at the neighborhood and household levels, developing programs to instill honesty among citizens, increasing public participation in detecting corruption, limiting appointments to leadership positions for individuals previously convicted of corruption, strengthening penalties for corruption offenses, digitizing government services, improving transparency in public administration, and enhancing legislation to protect whistleblowers.

Regional officials and civil society representatives highlighted the practical focus of the seminars. Akmal Umaraliev, a deputy of the People’s Council of Tashkent Region, emphasized the importance of developing concrete approaches for regional work. Tursunoy Muradova from Andijan Region noted the value of practical exercises and case studies, while Doniyor Ermatov from Namangan Region stated that the results of the trainings would serve as a foundation for developing regional “roadmaps.”

Civil society representatives also stressed the program’s significance for instilling honesty values in youth and promoting active civic engagement. They noted that the training will help establish long-term practices of transparency and local public oversight.