Uzbekistan is undergoing a large-scale reform of its system of public administration: the Agency for Information and Mass Communications (AIMC) is being abolished, and in its place a new Center for the Production of National Content is being established. The news was announced by Presidential Press Secretary Sherzod Asadov.
New Structure and Priorities of the Presidential Administration
By the decree “On measures to improve efficiency, proactiveness, and effectiveness in the system of state administration,” signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a new structure of the Presidential Administration has been approved. As a result of the optimization process, 284 staff positions have been eliminated and duplicative roles removed.
The Administration’s structure now focuses on five priority areas:
- education,
- business environment,
- judicial and legal system,
- healthcare,
- water resources.
To coordinate reforms in these areas, five deputy head positions have been introduced.
New Positions and Departments
Additionally, new advisor roles to the President have been created in the areas of strategic development and foreign policy. Specialized departments have been established for:
- financial technologies, digitalization, and artificial intelligence,
- creative economy and tourism,
- public safety and rule of law,
- event organization and preparation of analytical content,
- communications.
Scientific Approach and Transparency
All legal and regulatory acts and draft policies will now be developed based on scientific research conducted by analytical institutes under the Presidential Administration, with input from national and international experts.
A compliance system is being introduced into the Administration’s operations — referring to mechanisms aimed at preventing violations of laws, regulations, directives, and internal ethical codes. According to Asadov, the compliance system is intended to ensure transparency, strengthen executive discipline, and prevent corruption.
Improving Communication with the Public
The accountability of government bodies to the public is being enhanced. The institution of press secretaries is being strengthened, and a new communication system is being introduced for interaction with the population and the media.
Personal Appointment in Leadership
It should be noted that in June of this year, a presidential decree reestablished the position of Head of the Presidential Administration. The role was assumed by the President’s eldest daughter, Saida Mirziyoyeva, who previously served as a presidential aide and now leads the country’s key administrative body.