Partners

Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR)

CERR is a leading independent think tank operating under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, established in 1999. In 2019, by the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, it was transformed into the Center for Economic Research and Reforms. The primary mission of the Center is to develop and implement effective policies for the country’s socio-economic development through collaboration with government agencies, the private sector, and civil society. The Center plays a pivotal role in supporting structural reforms and formulating strategies for sustainable development.

The Center for Progressive Reforms (CPR)

The Center for Progressive Reforms is an independent and impartial think tank focused on addressing urgent challenges in Uzbekistan through innovative research and policy analysis. The Center implements projects aimed at promoting sustainable socio-political and economic development, fostering legal culture, developing effective governance strategies, and enhancing regional cooperation. Using advanced research methods, it produces high-quality analytical materials and facilitates public dialogue through seminars, roundtables, and international conferences. Its core mission is to support evidence-based policymaking, strengthen civic engagement, and promote critical thinking and transparency in society.

BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre

The BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre is a scientific and practical initiative aimed at strengthening antitrust cooperation among the BRICS countries — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The Centre operates under the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Russia and was established in 2018 as part of the HSE–Skolkovo Institute for Law and Development.

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)  

is an international organization established in 1964 and based in Geneva, Switzerland. It operates within the United Nations system.

UNCTAD's primary objective is to promote sustainable and inclusive development in developing countries through trade, investment, finance, and technology. The organization conducts analytical research, supports policy dialogue, and provides technical assistance.

The World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution headquartered in Washington, D.C., that provides loans, advances, and grants to governments in low- and middle-income countries to finance capital projects.

Friedrich Ebert Stiftung

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is a German political party foundation, affiliated with but independent of the Social Democratic Party of Germany. Founded in 1925 as the political legacy of Friedrich Ebert, the first President of Germany, it is the largest and oldest of the German party foundations.

JICA Representative Office in Uzbekistan

JICA expands cooperation in energy conservation and renewable energy, business-oriented human resource development, agricultural diversification, and meeting people's basic needs (health, medical care, and education).

German Sparkassenstiftung Uzbekistan

The German Foundation for International Cooperation Sparkassenstiftung is the development policy arm of the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe. Its mission is to spread the successful Sparkasse model across regional borders and around the world. By providing people in developing countries and emerging markets with access to financial services, the foundation aims to create opportunities that will enable them to leave poverty behind.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. As the UN development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Eurasian Research Institute
The primary mission of the Eurasian Research Institute is to create the necessary conditions for innovative research aimed at developing strategic recommendations on the Eurasian region, with a particular focus on Turkic-speaking countries. It concentrates on contemporary research related to  the fields of history, archaeology, religion, philosophy, sociology, linguistics, culture, art, economics, transportation, technology, politics and international relations in the Eurasian region in general and Turkic-speaking countries in particular.

The Economic Scientific Research Institute (ESRI)

The Economic Scientific Research Institute (ESRI) was established in Baku in 2021. The main objective of the Institute is to conduct scientific research in economics and its various sectors, prepare analytical reports, train specialists, implement innovative projects, and provide consulting, monitoring, and educational services for the public, private, and international sectors.

Tashkent International University (TIU)

Tashkent International University (TIU) is a modern institution focused on academic excellence, innovation, and the success of its students. The university also emphasizes research and collaboration with industry, while offering students opportunities for international experience through partnerships with global universities. 

Tashkent State University of Law (TSUL)

is one of the leading centers for legal education and research in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The university's primary goal is to train highly qualified specialists in the fields of law, public administration, international law, and business law, as well as to conduct scientific research.

The "Yuksalish" Movement

The "Yuksalish" (Progress) Movement was established in accordance with the Presidential Decree of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated January 17, 2019, “On the State Program for the Implementation of the Action Strategy on Five Priority Areas of Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Year of Active Investment and Social Development.”

The Movement serves as a unique platform for the development and promotion of advanced and innovative ideas aimed at the progress of the country. It seeks to engage entrepreneurs, representatives of the business and academic communities, civil society institutions, international organizations, and the wider public in discussions, research, negotiations, public debates, and tele-debates to address existing issues and challenges, and to develop practical solutions and proposals.

The "Yuksalish" Movement was founded with the aim of voluntarily uniting all citizens who care about the development of Uzbekistan — including compatriots living abroad, members of the business community, and representatives of academic circles — around the ongoing reform processes.

Digital Government Project Management Center

The Center was established under the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan based on the Presidential Decree of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated April 28, 2020, No. PP-4699 “On Measures for the Broad Implementation of the Digital Economy and Digital Government” and the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated June 25, 2020, No. 409 “On Measures to Organize the Activities of Certain Organizations within the System of the Ministry for the Development of Information Technologies and Communications of the Republic of Uzbekistan.”

Within the framework of developing the "Digital Government" system and the “Digital Uzbekistan – 2030” Program (hereinafter — the Program), the Center implements key reform directions aimed at improving the digital economy and the "Digital Government" system.

Tashkent International Westminster University

Tashkent International Westminster University (TIWU), located in Tashkent, was established on January 16, 2002, in collaboration with the University of Westminster in London. TIWU is the first international university in Central Asia to offer British qualifications using a Western-style education. The university provides a wide range of academic programs that meet modern requirements, and all programs and disciplines are accredited by the University of Westminster. Graduates of TIWU receive diplomas awarded by the University of Westminster in London. Education at the university is conducted in English.

International Scientific Journal “Science and Innovation”

The International Scientific Journal “Science and Innovation” was established in April 2022 to support the objectives set forth in the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Science and Scientific Activity” and Presidential Decree No. PF-6097 dated October 29, 2020, including the implementation of the “Science Development Concept until 2030.”

The journal’s editorial board comprises leading scientists, doctors of science, and professors from Uzbekistan, along with international experts, ensuring rigorous peer review across a broad range of scientific disciplines.

Institute for Macroeconomic and Regional Research under the Cabinet of Ministers

The Institute was established in 1968 and has over 50 years of experience in forecasting and researching macroeconomic, financial, banking, and social processes. Its goals and objectives have evolved over time to meet contemporary requirements.

In 2008, it was transformed into the Institute for Forecasting and Macroeconomic Research under the Cabinet of Ministers, and from 2018 it was under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. In 2023, in accordance with the Law of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PQ-108 dated April 4, 2023, “On measures to expand the scientific approach to implementing economic reforms and improving the system of managerial personnel training,” the Institute was reorganized as the Institute for Macroeconomic and Regional Research under the Cabinet of Ministers.

Toulouse School of Economics (TSE) is a prestigious research and higher education center located in Toulouse, France, internationally recognized in the field of economics. Established in 2007, it operates within the framework of Toulouse Capitole University and is well known for its advanced research in competition policy, market regulation, industrial organization, and econometrics.

TSE includes among its faculty Jean Tirole, Nobel Prize laureate in Economics. The institution is ranked among the world’s leading economic research centers and conducts policy-oriented research in close cooperation with international organizations and public institutions.