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FROM ACTION STRATEGY TO DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Kadirova Shahnoza Xamzaevna,
Muhammadiyeva Diyora Sunnat kizi
1st year graduate of Tashkent State Pedagogical
University named after Nizami
Annotatsiya.
Ushbu maqola O'zbekistonda 2017-2021-yillar mobaynida amalga oshirilgan
"Harakatlar strategiyasi" hamda 2022-2026-yillarga mo'ljallangan "Taraqqiyot strategiyasi" va
keyinchalik qabul qilingan "O'zbekiston-2030" strategiyasining o'zaro bog'liqligi va taraqqiyot
jarayonlaridagi rolini tahlil qiladi. Tadqiqot strategik hujjatlarni va ularning ijrosini baholash
orqali mamlakatdagi islohotlarning davomiyligini va ularning natijalarini ko'rsatib beradi.
Maqolada strategiyalarning mazmun-mohiyati, amalga oshirilgan islohotlar va kelajakdagi
rejalar tizimli ravishda o'rganilgan bo'lib, ularning O'zbekiston taraqqiyoti uchun ahamiyati
ochib beriladi.
Kalit so'zlar:
Harakatlar strategiyasi, Taraqqiyot strategiyasi, O'zbekiston-2030, islohotlar,
davlat siyosati, iqtisodiy taraqqiyot, ijtimoiy soha, mahalla.
Abstract.
This article analyzes the interconnectedness and role in development processes of
Uzbekistan's "Action Strategy" implemented during 2017-2021, the "Development Strategy"
planned for 2022-2026, and the subsequently adopted "Uzbekistan-2030" strategy. Through
evaluation of strategic documents and their implementation, the research demonstrates the
continuity of reforms in the country and their results. The paper systematically examines the
content of these strategies, implemented reforms, and future plans, revealing their significance
for Uzbekistan's development.
Keywords
: Action Strategy, Development Strategy, Uzbekistan-2030, reforms, state policy,
economic development, social sphere, mahalla.
Аннотация.
В данной статье анализируется взаимосвязь и роль в процессах развития
"стратегии действий", реализованной в Узбекистане на 2017-2021 годы, "Стратегии
развития" на 2022-2026 годы и принятой впоследствии стратегии "Узбекистан-2030".
Исследование показывает преемственность реформ в стране и их результаты, оценивая
стратегические документы и их реализацию. В статье систематически исследуется
содержание стратегий, проводимых реформ и планов на будущее, раскрывается их
значение для развития Узбекистана.
Ключевые слова:
стратегия действий, стратегия развития, Узбекистан-2030, реформы,
государственная политика, экономическое развитие, социальная сфера, махалля.
INTRODUCTION
Over the years of independence, Uzbekistan has improved its strategic planning system for
determining development directions. The "Action Strategy" for 2017-2021 served as an
important platform for initiating fundamental reforms in the country [1]. During this period,
comprehensive reforms were implemented in all spheres of state and public life. The
"Development Strategy of New Uzbekistan" for 2022-2026 and the subsequently developed
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"Uzbekistan-2030" strategy were adopted as logical continuations of previous efforts,
representing a continuous process aimed at a unified goal [2].
The purpose of this research is to analyze the consistency and interconnectedness of
Uzbekistan's development strategies, highlight their main directions and achieved results, and
identify promising directions for state development. This topic is relevant for improving the
theoretical foundations of strategic development, increasing the efficiency of public
administration, and training qualified specialists in the field of strategic planning.
METHODOLOGY AND LITERATURE REVIEW
This study employs content analysis and comparative analysis methods to examine primary
government documents, particularly presidential decrees establishing the strategic frameworks.
The main sources are the Presidential Decree No. PF-60 dated January 28, 2022, "On the
Development Strategy of New Uzbekistan for 2022-2026" [3] and Presidential Decree No. PF-
158 dated September 11, 2023, "On the Strategy 'Uzbekistan-2030'" [4].
The methodological approach includes analyzing the structure, priorities, and implementation
mechanisms of each strategy, identifying continuities and changes between them, and
evaluating their alignment with international development frameworks such as the UN
Sustainable Development Goals.
Scholarly literature on strategic planning in post-Soviet states indicates that successful
transformation requires both institutional reforms and social policy improvements [5].
Khidoyatov's research demonstrates that Uzbekistan's reform approach since 2017 has been
characterized by pragmatic incrementalism rather than shock therapy, allowing for greater
social stability during transition periods [6]. International analyses by organizations such as the
World Bank have noted Uzbekistan's accelerated reform pace compared to regional peers,
particularly in economic liberalization and public administration modernization [7].
As Karimov notes, Uzbekistan's development model has evolved from a state-controlled
approach toward a more market-oriented economy with strong social protections [8]. This
evolution is clearly reflected in the progression from the Action Strategy to the Development
Strategy, with each iteration broadening scope and deepening reform commitments.
The IMF's assessment frameworks suggest that comprehensive strategic development planning
correlates with improved economic outcomes in transitional economies, particularly when
strategies address institutional capacity building alongside policy reforms [9]. Turaev's analysis
of Uzbekistan's strategic planning evolution indicates increased emphasis on measurable
outcomes and implementation monitoring in newer strategic documents [10].
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
The analysis reveals clear evolution in Uzbekistan's approach to national development planning.
The 2017-2021 Action Strategy focused on five priority areas: improving state governance,
ensuring rule of law, developing and liberalizing the economy, advancing social development,
and ensuring security and implementing balanced foreign policy [1]. This framework laid the
groundwork for systematic reforms by establishing clear priorities and implementation
mechanisms.
The 2022-2026 Development Strategy represents a significant expansion in both scope and
ambition. It reorganized priorities into seven directions with increased emphasis on human
dignity, civil society development, and social justice [3]. The document articulates more
specific targets, including reducing inflation to 5% by 2023 and increasing the private sector's
share in banking assets to 60% by 2026.
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Most notably, the Development Strategy established the principle of "from Action Strategy to
Development Strategy," explicitly acknowledging the continuity while signaling progression to
more comprehensive approaches [3]. This continuity-with-expansion approach has maintained
reform momentum while allowing for adjustments based on implementation experience and
changing conditions.
The "Uzbekistan-2030" strategy represents further evolution, incorporating lessons from
implementation of earlier strategies and emphasizing five key ideas: achieving upper-middle
income status through sustainable economic growth; establishing education, healthcare and
social protection systems meeting international standards; creating favorable environmental
conditions; building a just and modern state serving the people; and guaranteeing national
sovereignty and security [4].
A significant improvement across successive strategies is the strengthening of implementation
and accountability mechanisms. While the Action Strategy established annual "state programs"
for implementation, the Development Strategy and particularly "Uzbekistan-2030" created
more robust monitoring systems involving multiple stakeholders.
The 2022 decree established quarterly reporting requirements for regional leaders to local
councils and ministerial officials to parliament chambers [3]. The 2023 decree further enhanced
accountability through monthly monitoring by the Ministry of Justice in cooperation with the
Chamber of Accounts and the "Development Strategy" Center, and established an online portal
allowing public assessment of implementation progress [4].
This evolution reflects growing institutional capacity and commitment to meaningful
implementation rather than declarative policy-making. The introduction of public participation
mechanisms in monitoring represents significant progress toward transparency in governance.
Economic reforms have been central to all strategies, though with evolving emphasis. The
Action Strategy focused on liberalization of monetary policy, tax reform, and creating an
enabling environment for entrepreneurship. The Development Strategy maintained these
priorities while adding specific targets for inflation reduction (to 5% by 2023), fiscal deficit
reduction (to 3%), and energy efficiency improvements (20% by 2026) [3].
A notable development has been increasing attention to environmental sustainability and "green
economy" technologies in the later strategies. The Development Strategy included specific
mandates for developing renewable energy programs and industrial efficiency improvements
[3], reflecting integration of global sustainable development concepts into national planning.
The "Uzbekistan-2030" strategy further elevates the economic ambition to positioning
Uzbekistan among upper-middle-income countries [4]. This represents a significant goal
requiring sustained high growth rates and structural economic transformation.
Social development approaches have evolved from broad commitments to more targeted
interventions. The Development Strategy expanded social protection coverage, beginning with
free meals for primary school students in Karakalpakstan and Khorezm regions, increasing
pensions, and incorporating childcare periods into women's work history for pension
calculations.
CONCLUSION
Uzbekistan's strategic development planning has demonstrated clear evolution from the Action
Strategy through the Development Strategy to "Uzbekistan-2030." Each successive document
has built upon previous frameworks while expanding scope, specificity, and implementation
mechanisms. This approach has enabled continuity of reforms while allowing adaptation based
on implementation experience and changing circumstances.
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Key improvements include more robust accountability mechanisms, greater public participation
in monitoring, more specific quantitative targets, and better integration of global development
frameworks. The evolution from five priority areas in the Action Strategy to seven in the
Development Strategy, and then to five consolidated ideas in "Uzbekistan-2030" reflects
refinement rather than radical redirection.
The analysis suggests that Uzbekistan has established a coherent, long-term development
trajectory with increasingly sophisticated planning and implementation capacity. However,
challenges remain in ensuring full implementation of ambitious targets and adapting to global
economic uncertainties.
Future research should examine implementation outcomes in greater detail, particularly
regarding economic targets and social protection reforms. Additionally, comparative analysis
with strategic planning approaches in other post-Soviet states could provide valuable insights
into effective reform strategies.
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