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Anti-Corruption Agency of Uzbekistan meets key partners at the OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum, with the support of the OSCE
Publishing date: 26 May 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
What we do: Economic activities, Good governance
The PCUz supported the visit of a delegation of the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ACA), headed by its Deputy Director Ms. Umida Tukhtasheva, to Paris from 23 to 25 May 2023. On 24 and 25 May, the delegation participated in the 2023 OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum to discuss policy solutions and business innovations that strengthen integrity and fight corruption. Emphasis was placed on the importance of leadership, partnership, political integrity, open data and zero-tolerance against corruption.
Fundamental rights focus of the III International Legal Forum in Tashkent, supported by the OSCE
Publishing date: 19 May 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
What we do: Economic activities, Human rights, Good governance, Rule of law
On 17 and 18 May 2023, the III International Legal Forum “Tashkent Law Spring” was held in Tashkent. The event with the theme “Fundamental Rights as Eternal Values” was organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan and supported by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz).
OSCE promotes Women’s Entrepreneurship in Central Asia at a Regional Forum in Termez
Publishing date: 8 May 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
What we do: Economic activities
The Regional Forum "E-commerce in handicraft as a driver of key changes in women's entrepreneurship in Central Asia", held on 5-6 May 2023 in Termez, Uzbekistan, provided a platform to discuss the role information technology (IT) and digital solutions play in the development of the handicraft sector, in particular for businesswomen. The Forum, organized by the International Business Women Association of Uzbekistan (IBWA) in co-operation with the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz), brought together around 130 women entrepreneurs from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, as well as Afghan women established in Uzbekistan.
OSCE organized a study visit to Estonia and Finland for the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Publishing date: 24 April 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
What we do: Economic activities, Good governance
From 17 to 20 April 2023, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz) organized a study visit to Estonia and Finland for a delegation of the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ACA). The five-member Delegation was headed by the Director of the Agency, Mr. Akmal E. Burkhanov.
OSCE training courses for Ukrainian officials on cryptocurrency risks, investigations and supervision conclude
Publishing date: 31 March 2023
Content type: News
What we do: Economic activities
The OSCE organized two training courses in Vienna from 27 March 1 April for Ukrainian law enforcement and financial supervision agencies on basic techniques to investigate money laundering conducted through cryptocurrencies and virtual assets. Almost 30 representatives of specialized agencies of Ukraine attended the courses to improve their skills in tracing crypto transactions.
First national OSCE training courses in Moldova on cryptocurrency risks, investigations and supervision conclude
Publishing date: 24 March 2023
Content type: News
What we do: Economic activities
With the growing security risks in crypto and real-world economies, the OSCE organized from 20 to 25 March in Chisinau its first national training courses for Moldova on money laundering related to virtual assets.
“Youth Against Corruption” case challenge
Publishing date: 14 March 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana
What we do: Economic activities, Education, Youth
To increase the involvement of younger generations in the fight against corruption, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana (the Office) organized this year’s “Youth Against Corruption” event on 13 March with the Public Association “Jastar Alauy”. The event focused on raising awareness and encouraging