PROSPECTS FOR DIGITALIZATION OF MAHALLA GOVERNANCE IN UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
mahalla, digitalization, e-governance, local self-governance, Uzbekistan, Digital Uzbekistan 2030, community governance, public services, digital transformation.Abstract
The mahalla institution is the primary unit of local self-governance in Uzbekistan, encompassing approximately 10,700 communities nationwide. This article examines the prospects for digitalization of mahalla governance, analyzing the legislative framework — including Presidential Decree No. UP-14 (2022), the Digital Uzbekistan 2030 Strategy, and the Law on Personal Data — as well as the current state of digital infrastructure, international comparative experience, and strategic opportunities. The findings indicate that while Uzbekistan has established a solid regulatory foundation and achieved measurable progress in digital infrastructure deployment, substantial challenges remain in rural connectivity, digital literacy, and inter-agency data integration. The article proposes targeted policy recommendations for accelerating effective and inclusive digital transformation of community governance.
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