Uzbekistan is planning to expand the list of socially significant information that government agencies and organizations must publish as open data. The draft presidential decree has been posted for public review on the regulation.gov.uz portal, with the discussion window open until June 18.
The document proposes amendments to expand the official list of socially significant information required to be made publicly accessible. This baseline list was originally established by a presidential decree on June 16, 2021, which introduced additional measures to ensure transparency in government operations and to enable effective public oversight.
The Anti-Corruption Agency emphasized that, despite the progress made so far, there is a pressing need to further broaden the scope of public data. This expansion is essential to keep pace with evolving information technologies and the growing expectations of data users.
As a specific step, the draft decree proposes the monthly publication of approvals for pre-project and project documentation for urban construction. This disclosure will cover decisions made by the architectural and urban planning councils under the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Economy of Karakalpakstan, as well as the main construction departments across all regions and the city of Tashkent.
Furthermore, the proposal aims to require the Inspectorate for Control in the Field of Construction and Housing and Communal Economy to issue monthly updates on its official websites. These updates must detail all issued permits for commencing construction and engineering work, as well as final approvals for commissioning completed properties.
Government bodies and organizations may also be mandated to provide quarterly disclosures regarding gifts received by employees during official business travel. This rule excludes personal gifts that employees are legally permitted to keep at their own discretion. Under current regulations, state civil servants are allowed to accept gifts during international trips and high-level events, provided the value remains below 4 BRVs (Basic Reference Values), which currently equates to 1.648 million soums.
Another proposed requirement involves the quarterly publication of financial disclosures regarding all funds received by government entities in the form of sponsorships and charitable donations. This mandate also extends to non-monetary aid, including property, labor, services, and other forms of corporate or private support.
Additionally, the draft decree introduces separate disclosure requirements for state-backed enterprises. State-unitary enterprises and joint-stock companies in which the government holds a 50% stake or higher will be required to publish quarterly reports detailing any financial sponsorships or charitable aid they have distributed to external organizations.
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