A meeting was held between M. Kurbonov, First Deputy Director of the Agency for Governance Efficiency under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and representatives of the World Bank mission on public administration.

The meeting focused on key areas of cooperation, including:

▫️ the distribution of governance functions among the central, regional and district levels, strengthening human resource capacity in the regions, and improving the quality of management data;

▫️ approaches to developing performance indicators for government bodies and aligning them with budget planning processes, as well as international experience in implementing reforms in this area;

▫️ the analysis and optimization of business processes, and the use of digital solutions and artificial intelligence in public administration;

▫️ particular attention was paid to creating a modern and effective management environment in the civil service, as well as ensuring safe, healthy and respectful working conditions for employees. In this regard, the parties discussed the tasks set out in Presidential Resolution No. 345 dated September 5, 2026, including ensuring a safe and respectful work environment and developing a modern workplace culture;

▫️ particular attention was also given to developing the potential of civil servants, enhancing their professional competencies, and exploring opportunities for cooperation with international organizations in this area.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue systematic expert-level cooperation within the framework of joint projects.