This Foreign Policy Centre event will debate the findings of a new essay collection – ‘Spotlight on Uzbekistan’ – that examines in detail the evolution of Uzbekistan under the presidency of Shavkat Mirziyoyev since late 2016. It assesses the depth, breadth and potential longevity of the much vaunted reform programme, looking at what has worked and where there is still more to do.

The event and publication will examine issues in Uzbekistan around democratic development, governance, economic reform, capacity building, corruption, housing rights, human rights, transitional justice, forced labour, media freedom, space for civil society, rule of law, women’s and minority rights, regional and international relations. The event will also discuss the research’s findings about how the Government has responded to the Covid-19 crisis and what impact it may have on Uzbekistan over the years ahead. The event will discuss the publication’s recommendations for the Government of Uzbekistan and the international community around tackling outstanding problems and pushing the reform process forward.

The publication can be viewed here and you can watch the video of the event here.

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