Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Organised in accordance with the approved training programme and schedule, the seminar aimed to enhance the professional knowledge and competencies of ministry personnel, promote compliance with budget legislation, strengthen financial oversight, and mitigate corruption risks.

The seminar brought together 117 employees, divided into six groups, representing regional economy and finance authorities and the Pension Fund.

Participants included managers and specialists responsible for the following areas:

· Regional economic growth analysis and forecasting, development of targeted programmes based on key economic growth drivers, and performance monitoring;

· Financial support for social sector institutions, management of Social Insurance Fund resources, and monitoring of social insurance benefit payments;

· Industrial development at the district and city levels;

· Budget revenue forecasting and analysis;

· Financial support for local communities (mahallas) and coordination of participatory budgeting processes;

· Citizen service delivery at district and city offices.

As part of the training programme, representatives of the Ministry's Internal Audit Department and Compliance Service Department delivered presentations addressing key issues related to budgetary discipline, financial oversight, anti-corruption measures, and the prevention of conflicts of interest.

Particular attention was given to the actual execution of the 2025 State Budget, including local budget revenue forecasts and expenditures. The seminar also examined errors and deficiencies identified through audit and oversight activities conducted in 2025–2026 across local budgets in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, the regions and Tashkent city, as well as within the Treasury Service and the Pension Fund system.

In addition, participants were briefed on anti-corruption measures implemented across the Ministry's system in 2025–2026, including efforts to prevent and address conflicts of interest and the preventive activities undertaken to mitigate corruption risks.

The seminar concluded with an open discussion during which participants exchanged views and recommendations on strengthening budgetary discipline, preventing financial irregularities, reducing corruption risks, and ensuring effective management of conflicts of interest.

Similar training seminars and roundtable discussions will continue in accordance with the approved schedule, involving employees from other departments and institutions within the Ministry's system.

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Ministry of Economy and Finance