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Uzbekistan

The emergence of city regions in transition countries is hindered by the economic dominance of their capitals. © Anatoliy Rakhimbayev/World Bank
18 July 2011

Goodbye regional development agencies

The United Kingdom has decided to close the country’s regional development agencies. Can the British experience hold lessons for Europe and Central Asia?

Topics: European Union, Uzbekistan , Local development, Regional disparity, Decentralization, Inter-municipal cooperation, Czech Republic, Integrated local development

Support for farmers is an important part of local development programming in Uzbekistan. © UNDP
18 July 2011

Innovation in local development planning in Uzbekistan

Do Uzbekistan’s local self-governing bodies – Mahallas – hold the key to regional development prospects?

Topics: Uzbekistan , Local governance, Local development, Area based development, Citizen engagement, Integrated local development

Six border crossing points have been constructed or reconstructed thanks to BOMCA. © BOMCA
01 May 2011

Border management in Central Asia: Strengths and weaknesses

Is Uzbekistan ready to move from border security to border management?

Topics: Conflict, Uzbekistan , Human security, Central Asia, Capacity development, Borders, Border management

Border management is not only about security but also about freer trade and transit. © OSCE
13 December 2010

Border management, the EU, and UNDP

The EU wishes to export its ‘soft power’ via border management programmes—including those implemented by UNDP in Europe and Central Asia. But what exactly does this entail?

Topics: European Union, Conflict, Armenia , Azerbaijan , Belarus , Georgia , Kyrgyzstan , Moldova , Tajikistan , Ukraine , Uzbekistan , Kazakhstan, Ethnic minorities, Security, EU accession, Infrastructure, Caucasus, Frozen conflicts, Economic development, Central Asia, Security sector reform, European Neighbourhood Policy, Transnistria, Borders, Border management, Trade

© Chris Loades/Fauna & Flora International
13 December 2010

Borders, security and instability in the Fergana Valley

Despite the creation of strict border regimes, borders in Central Asia’s Fergana Valley remain portals for narcotics smugglers. Does strengthening borders really help?

Topics: Conflict, Kyrgyzstan , Tajikistan , Uzbekistan , Ethnic minorities, Security, Frozen conflicts, Human security, Central Asia, Displaced, Borders, Border management

An 18-year-old painting in his village. © Anvar Ilyasov/ The World Bank
09 March 2010

Protecting the rights of persons with disabilities in Uzbekistan

UNDP’s “ACCESS” project is helping to improve access to employment, public services and facilities for Uzbekistan’s 720,000 citizens officially recognized as living with disabilities, and to change public perceptions regarding...

Topics: Social inclusion, Uzbekistan , Poverty Reduction , Employment, Service delivery, Human Rights, People with disabilities