Improving Public Administration and Democratic Institutions in Uzbekistan

This article examines the key areas of transformation in public administration and democratic institutions within the Republic of Uzbekistan, framed by the New Uzbekistan strategy. It pays particular attention to the institutional, legal, and organisational changes aimed at fostering an effective, accountable, and human-centred governance model. The article analyses contemporary challenges related to the quality of management decision-making, institutional sustainability, and the critical need to cultivate a new management culture founded on principles of openness, professionalism, and innovation. Special emphasis is placed on the digitalisation of the public sector, the introduction of e-government, and the use of digital tools to enhance the transparency and accessibility of public services. The article also explores various forms and tools of public participation in governance, highlighting the significant role of civil society institutions and local self-government, including the mahalla system. It identifies key barriers to reform implementation, such as weak coordination among government bodies, fragmentation of the regulatory framework, and insufficient human resources. Based on this analysis, the article proposes practical recommendations for deepening democratic transformation, strengthening institutional potential, and improving the public administration system in the long term. Keywords: gender, gender equality, right to difference, gender approach, human rights, right to work, state, equal rights, society.