From 26 November to 24 December 2025, Uzbekistan is hosting a series of training sessions across all 14 regions, including the Republic of Karakalpakstan, aimed at strengthening the role of territorial anti-corruption councils. Organized by the Anti-Corruption Agency in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), funded by the European Union (EU), and supported by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, the programme seeks to enhance the effectiveness of corruption prevention and enforcement at the regional level. It also aims to expand regional engagement in implementing the UN Convention against Corruption and other international standards, while reinforcing public trust in government institutions. Coinciding with International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December, the training gathers members of territorial councils, local authorities, and civil society organizations to examine corruption risks, analyse local cases, and apply internal control practices. The first day of training focuses on improving legal and anti-corruption literacy, identifying corruption risks, and monitoring the handling of citizens’ requests, while the second day emphasizes strengthening communication with civil society and the media, and responding transparently to public inquiries.
The programme is designed to help regions develop a modern and efficient system of anti-corruption oversight, improving the detection and elimination of corruption-related violations, expanding initiatives to monitor public spending and decision-making, and fostering a more open dialogue between government, the public, and the media. By the conclusion of the sessions, over 450 representatives from government bodies and regional administrations are expected to enhance their knowledge and skills in combating corruption at the local level.
These training sessions are part of the joint Anti-Corruption Agency and UNDP project, “Strengthening the National Anti-Corruption Ecosystem in Uzbekistan,” funded by the European Union. A key component of the project focuses on building the capacity of local government institutions and supporting regions in adopting more dynamic and practical anti-corruption solutions.
Territorial Anti-Corruption Councils serve as coordination bodies in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, the regions, and the city of Tashkent. Their mandate is to harmonize the efforts of local authorities, civil society institutions, law enforcement, the social sector, educational institutions, businesses, and other stakeholders in preventing and combating corruption. Their legal status and responsibilities are defined by the Regulation approved by the National Anti-Corruption Council of Uzbekistan on 19 August 2021.
