Uzbekistan: Local Power Dynamics Stall Reform Efforts
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Uzbekistan: Local Power Dynamics Stall Reform Efforts

A woman's attempt to run for mahalla chairperson in Uzbekistan was thwarted, highlighting a gap between reformist laws and local realities. The incident underscores persistent barriers to inclusive governance at the hyper-local level, despite broader efforts to increase citizen participation.

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