Women Empowerment

Uzbekistan has substantially improved in various sectors with President Mirziyoyev’s efforts and reforms since he assumed office in 2016. However, public sector corruption remains a persistent issue, hindering trust in officials. Several key factors contribute to this problem and impede the effectiveness of reforms, with women’s under-representation in governmental positions as an often-neglected aspect. This piece verifies that increasing the number of women in the public sector, particularly in decision-making, is an innovative strategy worth considering.

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