The Action on “Promoting Transparency and Action against Economic Crime” in Central Asia (CA TAEC) supported the Anti-Corruption Agency and other public institutions of Uzbekistan in a two-day training on 3-4 October 2023 in Tashkent, the Republic of Uzbekistan. The activity aimed at improving the capacities of relevant competent entities in preventing corruption and advancing integrity.

32 representatives spanning from a variety of institutions, including the Anti-Corruption Agency, the National Bank, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Higher Education and the Ministry of Sport and Youth were trained and exchanged experience on the main principles and challenges of assessing corruption risks. The participants took part in interactive discussions on corruption prevention tools, including declaration of assets, codes of ethics, and corruption reporting mechanisms. Furthermore, the representatives were introduced to international anti-corruption standards and good practices from other jurisdictions in preventing corruption and advancing integrity.

The activity was organised by the Action on “Promoting Transparency and Action against Economic Crime” in the framework of the Central Asia Rule of Law Programme 2020-2024, a joint initiative co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe and implemented by the Council of Europe. The Action is aimed at strengthening capacities to fight and prevent economic crime in five Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan).