GOVERNANCE TRANSFORMATION IN UZBEK UNIVERSITIES: FROM STATE CONTROL TO INSTITUTIONAL AUTONOMY
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university governance, autonomy, higher education reform, Uzbekistan, decentralization, academic freedom.Abstract
This paper explores the ongoing transformation of higher education governance in Uzbekistan, focusing on the gradual shift from centralized state control to institutional autonomy. As part of the national modernization agenda, Uzbekistan has implemented a series of reforms aimed at empowering universities with academic, financial, and administrative independence. This study analyzes the conceptual framework of university autonomy, the legal reforms enabling decentralization, and the challenges encountered during implementation. Drawing upon policy documents, government decrees, and comparative insights from global education systems, the research concludes that the transition toward institutional autonomy is both a necessity and a challenge for sustainable development in the Uzbek higher education system.
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