![Uzbekistan’s Corruption Crackdown: Progress or Perpetual Crisis? Uzbekistan’s Corruption Crackdown: Progress or Perpetual Crisis?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2025-02-12-163321.jpg)
Uzbekistan’s Corruption Crackdown: Progress or Perpetual Crisis?
By Kodir Kuliev and Niginakhon Saida
Despite a surge in anti-corruption efforts, systemic fraud and bribery remain deeply embedded in Uzbekistan’s governance. With thousands of officials facing charges yet minimal consequences, is real change on the horizon?