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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/crossroads-central-asia - 2026-05-23
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/lawyers-training-center-under-ministry-justice - 2026-05-23
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/tashkent-international-university - 2026-05-23
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/law-enforcement-academy-republic-uzbekistan - 2026-05-23
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/national-university-uzbekistan-named-after-mirzo-ulugbek - 2026-05-23
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/kurultai-pe - 2026-05-23
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/ozbek-kadin-haklari-dernegi - 2026-05-23
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/sodertorns-hogskola - 2026-05-23
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/anticorruption-business-council-kyrgyz-republic - 2026-05-23
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/westminster-international-university-tashkent - 2026-05-23
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/university-world-economy-and-diplomacy - 2026-05-23
The Development Strategy Center (DSC) is a leading think tank in Uzbekistan, established in February 2017 following a presidential decree. It functions as a non-governmental, non-profit organization with a unique mandate: to provide analytical support and coordinate the implementation of Uzbekistan's national strategic programs, including the "Action Strategy 2017–2021" and the subsequent "Develop
https://www.norca.lu.se/development-strategy-center - 2026-05-23
SOCIAL Sociology of Authoritarian Law: Insights from Central Asia
https://www.norca.lu.se/social - 2026-05-23
The American University of Central Asia (AUCA) is a prominent liberal arts institution located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Founded in 1993, originally as the Kyrgyz-American School within the Kyrgyz State National University, it became an independent university in 1997 with support from the US government and the Open Society Institute. AUCA holds a unique position in the region as the first university
https://www.norca.lu.se/american-university-central-asia - 2026-05-23
Tashkent State University of Economics (Toshkent Davlat Iqtisodiyot Universiteti) is one of the largest and most historic economic higher education institutions in Central Asia. Founded on August 13, 1931, as the Central Asian Institute of Finance and Economics, it has undergone several transformations before receiving its current university status in 1991. In February 2024, it was further reorgan
https://www.norca.lu.se/tashkent-state-university-economics - 2026-05-23
Lund University is one of Northern Europe's oldest and most prestigious universities, located in Lund, Sweden. Founded in 1666 shortly after Sweden won the province of Scania from Denmark, it was established as a strategic instrument to culturally integrate the region and educate its population in Swedish traditions. The university was originally named Regia Academia Carolina after King Charles XI
https://www.norca.lu.se/lund-university - 2026-05-23
The SOCIAL project is implemented through a broad international network of academic institutions, policy organisations, and civil society actors.Project partners are organised into two categories, reflecting their formal role in the Horizon Europe project structure:BeneficiariesInstitutions that are signatories to the Horizon Europe Grant Agreement and are formally responsible for the implementati
https://www.norca.lu.se/about-project/project-partners - 2026-05-23
National/Central-Level Processes, Initiatives, Policies, Laws WP2 explores the inner workings of authoritarian legality at the national level—where executive by‑laws, parallel governance “sectors”, administrative law reforms, credit market distortions, AML enforcement, and security‑driven legal design combine into hybrid legal landscapes. It shows how formal liberalization and informal, executive
https://www.norca.lu.se/work-package-2 - 2026-05-23
