UN members Empowering Democracy: The Expanding Influence of Representative Institutions in Uzbekistan
By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo The following article was contributed by Eldor Tulyakov, Executive Director, Development Strategy Centre (Uzbekistan), to the UN Journal for publication through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul. -- Ed. As Uzbekistan stands on the brink of its 2024 elections, the nation is at a crucial juncture that will shape its future on both domestic and international fronts. These elections, scheduled for October, are not just another democratic exercise; they are a pivotal continuation of the irreversible reforms that began in late 2016. These reforms aim to strengthen the role