Joint Uzbek and Emirati evaluation teams reviewed various ministries and agencies in Uzbekistan on May 22, 2026 [1, 2].
The initiative represents a strategic effort to modernize the Uzbek state apparatus by adopting international standards of governance. By integrating Emirati expertise, Uzbekistan aims to accelerate the transition toward a more efficient, digital-first administration.
The assessment focused on three primary pillars: transparency, digitalization, and service delivery [1, 2]. Evaluators analyzed how public institutions manage data and interact with citizens to ensure that government services are accessible and clear. The program is designed to identify systemic gaps in how agencies operate and where digital tools can replace manual bureaucracy.
Officials said these reviews are part of a broader program to enhance the quality of public institutions [1, 2]. The current phase of the program emphasizes the foundational structures of governance, ensuring that the necessary digital frameworks are in place to support a modern state.
Looking forward, the evaluation framework will evolve. Officials said future assessments will place a greater emphasis on measurable results [1, 2]. This shift suggests a move away from checking the existence of a system toward measuring the actual impact those systems have on the population.
The partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan continues to expand across various sectors of governance [1, 2]. This specific program focuses on the technical and administrative capacity of the state to deliver services effectively.
“Future assessments will place greater emphasis on measurable results.”
This collaboration signals Uzbekistan's intent to pivot from a traditional bureaucratic model to a performance-based governance system. By shifting the focus to 'measurable results,' the government is moving toward a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) model similar to those used in the UAE, which may lead to higher accountability for ministry heads and a more streamlined experience for citizens.
