ADMINISTRATIVE-LEGAL REGULATION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE IN UZBEKISTAN: REFORM ANALYSIS AND EFFECTIVENESS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16528096Abstract
Uzbekistan has embarked on significant civil service reforms in recent years as part of a broader modernization and anti-corruption agenda. A milestone was the adoption of the Law of 8 August 2022 No. ZRU-788 “On Civil Service,” which took effect in November 2022. This new law establishes the legal framework for the state civil service, introducing merit-based principles, ethical standards, and institutional mechanisms to professionalize public administration. The reforms aim to create a modern, efficient civil service that operates with integrity and transparency, aligning with international standards that call for meritocracy and accountability in public service. This thesis analyzes the key legislative reforms regulating Uzbekistan’s civil service – especially the 2022 Law on Civil Service – and evaluates their effectiveness in terms of transparency, professionalization, and depoliticization. Comparisons will be drawn with selected international practices to assess how Uzbekistan’s reforms measure up to global principles of good governance.
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