The number of bribery-related crimes involving officials has decreased in Uzbekistan over the past years. However, cases of embezzlement of budget funds have risen, head of Anti-Corruption Agency said. The body proposes that those convicted of bribery are barred from holding public office again.
EU and UNDP together with Anti-Corruption Agency of Uzbekistan launched the Action “Improving Governance in Uzbekistan” aimed at bolstering the government’s anti-corruption efforts. With a total budget of over 7 million euros, the action consists of two projects to cover all regions of the country.
Anti-Corruption Agency of Uzbekistan released a new rating for state bodies' anti-corruption efforts. The Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology and Central Bank received top scores, while 40 bodies were rated “satisfactory” and 15 as “unsatisfactory”.
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