A new initiative aimed at strengthening the integrity of public service is underway in Uzbekistan.  Under a presidential decree signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on June 19, officials across the country will now be assessed for their resistance to corruption.  The reform is part of broader efforts to modernize the civil service system based on new principles and transparency, Fergana news agency reports.

The initiative, dubbed the “Integrity Vaccine”, introduces regular evaluations for public servants and candidates applying for leadership roles.  These evaluations will include psychological assessments, situational simulations, and financial behavior analyses.

The criteria and mechanisms for the testing are currently being developed by the Anti-Corruption Agency in collaboration with the Agency for Civil Service Development.  In addition to assessment tools, the agencies are tasked with promoting a strong anti-corruption ethos among government employees.

Starting October 1, 2025, all official travel—domestic and international—will be tracked through a centralized digital module called Xizmat Safari, integrated into the national HR management system hrm.argos.uz.  This system will monitor travel plans, routes, the number of participants, and associated expenses.  Upon return from international trips, officials must submit detailed reports, which will be evaluated for trip effectiveness.

Earlier this year, President Mirziyoyev instructed the government to review existing anti-corruption outcomes and define clear objectives for the future.  One major development requires nominees for mayoral or ministerial positions to submit comprehensive anti-corruption plans to the Legislative Chamber or local councils as part of the appointment process.

Uzbekistan declared the fight against corruption a national priority in 2016.  Since then, a number of institutional reforms have been introduced.  A National Anti-Corruption Program was launched in 2019, followed by the establishment of the Anti-Corruption Agency in 2020, which reports directly to the president and parliament.

In 2021, Uzbekistan registered its first non-governmental organization in this field — Transparency Uzbekistan — although publicly available information about its work remains limited.