OSCE Project Co-ordinator supports publication of handbook on Uzbek Parliament
(OSCE)Ambassador Miroslav Jenca (right), OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, speaks with Mashkura Safaeva, Deputy Speaker of the Lower House of Uzbekistan's Parliament, at a ceremony in Tashkent 19 January 2007. (OSCE) Photo details
TASHKENT, 19 January 2007 - A handbook describing the parliamentary reform in Uzbekistan, the transition to a bicameral system, and illustrating the lawmaking process at all stages, was presented in Tashkent today.
The publication, "The Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan", also lists the procedures for exercising parliamentary control, legal screening of draft laws, as well as arranging reconciliation procedures. It was prepared and published with the support of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan and the EuporeAid programme of the European Commission as part of a joint project.
"Developing the parliamentary process as well as democracy is multifaceted process which requires major efforts and resources," said Ambassador Miroslav Jenca, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan.
"As an organization committed to ensuring security and stability through democratic development, the OSCE supports the efforts of its participating States in undertaking democratic transformation."
The event was attended by parliamentarians, government representatives, the diplomatic corps and civil society members.
"We hope that this publication will serve as a useful guide to members of the Uzbek Parliament, and reflect on the daily work of deputies and the lawmaking process, which has huge significance in all areas of public life. This project could be the next the step in reinforcing a dialogue on issues such as building a democratic society between MPs and constituencies as well as various public and state institutions," added Ambassador Jenca.
The publication, "The Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan", also lists the procedures for exercising parliamentary control, legal screening of draft laws, as well as arranging reconciliation procedures. It was prepared and published with the support of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan and the EuporeAid programme of the European Commission as part of a joint project.
"Developing the parliamentary process as well as democracy is multifaceted process which requires major efforts and resources," said Ambassador Miroslav Jenca, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan.
"As an organization committed to ensuring security and stability through democratic development, the OSCE supports the efforts of its participating States in undertaking democratic transformation."
The event was attended by parliamentarians, government representatives, the diplomatic corps and civil society members.
"We hope that this publication will serve as a useful guide to members of the Uzbek Parliament, and reflect on the daily work of deputies and the lawmaking process, which has huge significance in all areas of public life. This project could be the next the step in reinforcing a dialogue on issues such as building a democratic society between MPs and constituencies as well as various public and state institutions," added Ambassador Jenca.