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International & Regional Norms, Initiatives, Discourses, Institutions WP1 examines how global and regional norm entrepreneurs—from Western actors (EU, OSCE, IFIs) to Russia/China‑led architectures—shape, contest, and transform Central Asia’s legal landscape. It studies authoritarian legal harmonization, anti‑corruption regimes, corporate transparency, and public procurement under loans and emergen
https://www.norca.lu.se/social/work-packages/work-package-1 - 2026-10-17
The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is a unique regional centre for higher education and professional training, established in 2002 through a partnership between the Kyrgyz Government and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Located in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, the Academy serves as a hub for fostering regional cooperation, conflict prevention, and good governance across Centr
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/osce-academy-bishkek - 2026-10-17
Tashkent State University of Law (Toshkent Davlat Yuridik Universiteti) is the premier higher education institution for legal studies in Uzbekistan. Its origins trace back to the establishment of the legal department at Turkestan State University in 1918. It was reorganized into a specialized institute in 1991 and granted university status in 2013, solidifying its role as the national center for l
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/tashkent-state-university-law - 2026-10-17
The Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (German Institute for International and Security Affairs) is one of Europe's most influential think tanks, located in Berlin, Germany. Established in 1962, it operates as an independent, non-profit foundation dedicated to analyzing international relations and security policy. The institute's primary mission is to provide evidence-based policy advice to the Ger
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/stiftung-wissenschaft-und-politik - 2026-10-17
The General Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Uzbekistan is a centralized state authority responsible for ensuring the rule of law and protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens across the nation. It acts as the supreme supervisory body, overseeing the uniform execution of laws by ministries, state committees, and local government bodies, while also coordinating law enforcement activities
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/general-prosecutors-office-republic-uzbekistan - 2026-10-17
The Eurasian Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (EIIS) is a scientific and educational organization dedicated to fundamental and applied research across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Founded in 2023 and based in Uzbekistan, it functions as a platform for interdisciplinary inquiry, focusing on the social, economic, and cultural dynamics of the Eurasian region. The Institute's mission encomp
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/eurasian-institute-interdisciplinary-studies - 2026-10-17
The Nationwide Movement "Yuksalish" is a prominent non-governmental and non-profit organization in Uzbekistan, established in January 2019 by a presidential decree. Its creation was part of the country's broader strategy to support national development goals and foster active civil society participation. The movement operates as a voluntary association, uniting citizens, NGOs, business representat
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/nationwide-movement-yuksalish - 2026-10-17
The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a prestigious higher education institution with a special status, dedicated to the professional development of the country's civil service. Established by Presidential Decree on May 31, 2005, it was formed through the merger of several key institutions, including the Academy of Civil Service, the Judicial Aca
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/academy-public-administration-under-president-republic-kazakhstan - 2026-10-17
The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan (Akademiyai idorakuunii davlatii nazdi Prezidenti Jumhurii Tojikiston) is a specialized state higher education institution located in Dushanbe. Established in 2013 on the foundation of the former Institute of Advanced Training for Civil Servants, it gained its current academy status in 2020 by presidential decre
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/academy-public-administration-under-president-republic-tajikistan - 2026-10-17
Crossroads Central Asia (CCA) is an independent, non-profit research institute based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Founded in 2011, it is a non-partisan think tank dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of the political, economic, and security dynamics shaping Central Asia within the broader Eurasian context. The organization aims to promote evidence-based dialogue and actionable policy recommend
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/crossroads-central-asia - 2026-10-17
The Lawyers' Training Center under the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan, now officially reorganized as the Training Institute for Lawyers, is a specialized educational institution headquartered in Tashkent. It was established to ensure the continuous professional development of legal personnel across the country's justice system. Following a recent government resolution in 2024, t
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/lawyers-training-center-under-ministry-justice - 2026-10-17
Tashkent International University is a private higher education institution located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. It was established recently, opening its doors to students in October 2023, with a mission to provide high-quality education aligned with international standards. The university is distinct from other local institutions like the Tashkent International University of Education (TIUE) and the
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/tashkent-international-university - 2026-10-17
The Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan is a specialized higher education and research institution established in November 2022 by a presidential decree. It was formed on the basis of the former Academy of the General Prosecutor's Office to create a unified and modern system for training personnel for the country's investigative and prosecutorial bodies. The Academy serves as a k
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/law-enforcement-academy-republic-uzbekistan - 2026-10-17
The National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek (NUUz) is the oldest and most prestigious higher education institution in Uzbekistan, serving as a flagship for the country's academic and scientific development. Founded in 1918 as the People's University of Turkestan, it has undergone several transformations, eventually receiving its current name and national status by presidential
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/national-university-uzbekistan-named-after-mirzo-ulugbek - 2026-10-17
Kurultai PE, operating as Kurultai Consulting, is a specialized consulting and research company based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with a focus on the broader Central Asian and post-Soviet regions. The firm provides a wide array of services including sociological and legal research, policy analysis, and capacity-building trainings. It supports clients by offering multidimensional surveys, data collect
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/kurultai-pe - 2026-10-17
The Özbek Kadın Hakları Derneği (Association for the Protection of Uzbek Women’s Rights) is a non-governmental organization based in Istanbul, Turkey. It was established around 2021 by Büşranur Çevik, the daughter of prominent activist Adem Çevik, to support Uzbek women living in Turkey and abroad. The association's primary mission is to protect the legal rights of Uzbek women, providing them with
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/ozbek-kadin-haklari-dernegi - 2026-10-17
Södertörn University is a modern higher education institution located in Flemingsberg, just south of Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 1996, it has quickly established itself as a dynamic academic environment with a unique profile focused on multidisciplinary research and education. The university serves approximately 13,000 students and employs around 850 staff members, offering a wide array of progr
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/sodertorns-hogskola - 2026-10-17
The Anticorruption Business Council (ACBC) under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic is a permanent consultative and advisory body established by Presidential Decree in July 2021. Its creation signals a high-level political commitment to combating corruption, with the President of Kyrgyzstan personally chairing the Council. The Council serves as a critical platform for dialogue, bridging the gap
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/anticorruption-business-council-kyrgyz-republic - 2026-10-17
Westminster International University in Tashkent (Toshkent xalqaro Vestminster universiteti) is the first international university in Uzbekistan and the first in Central Asia to offer internationally accredited degrees. Founded on January 16, 2002, it was established through a partnership between the University of Westminster (London), the UMID Foundation, and the Ministry of Higher and Secondary
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/westminster-international-university-tashkent - 2026-10-17
The University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) is a premier public higher education institution in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, functioning directly under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Founded on September 23, 1992, by a presidential decree, it was established shortly after the country's independence to train future diplomats, international lawyers, and economic leaders capable of navigating Uzb
https://www.norca.lu.se/partners/university-world-economy-and-diplomacy - 2026-10-17
