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        <journal-title>TSUL Legal Report</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="publisher">TSUL Legal Report</abbrev-journal-title>
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      <issn pub-type="ppub" publication-format="print">2181-1024</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Toshkent davlat yuridik universiteti</publisher-name>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.51788/tsul.lr.4.3./loiw2174</article-id>
      <article-id pub-id-type="other" assigning-authority="relibrary.uz">REL-A-013979</article-id>
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        <article-title xml:lang="en">LEGISLATIVE STRATEGIES IN COMBATTING CORRUPTION ACROSS CENTRAL ASIAN NATIONS</article-title>
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      <contrib-group content-type="author">
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Norov</surname>
            <given-names>Ilkhom</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
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      <pub-date publication-format="electronic" date-type="pub" iso-8601-date="2023-01-01">
        <day>01</day>
        <month>01</month>
        <year>2023</year>
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      <pub-date date-type="collection">
        <year>2023</year>
      </pub-date>
      <volume>4</volume>
      <issue>3</issue>
      <fpage>33</fpage>
      <lpage>41</lpage>
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        <license xlink:href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0">
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        <p>This article provides a focused analysis of legislative strategies employed in the ongoing battle against corruption across Central Asian nations: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Recognizing corruption as a pervasive impediment to development and governance in the region, the study systematically examines the effectiveness of diverse legislative frameworks and institutional mechanisms adopted by these nations. Through a comparative lens, we assess the successes and shortcomings of anti-corruption legislation, shedding light on the evolution of governance structures and the resulting impact on transparency and accountability. Special attention is devoted to judicial reforms and civil society engagement in shaping the legislative landscape. The article also investigates the efficacy of international collaborations and regional initiatives in fortifying anti-corruption endeavors within Central Asia. By charting the nuanced trajectories of legislative responses, this research contributes to a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between legal frameworks and anti-corruption outcomes. The insights derived from this analysis are instrumental for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners working towards refining anti-corruption strategies in analogous contexts. As Central Asian nations grapple with the persistent challenge of corruption, this study provides a timely examination of legislative strategies that can inform evidence-based policy interventions, fostering a more resilient and accountable governance framework in the region.</p>
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        <kwd>corruption</kwd>
        <kwd>Central Asia</kwd>
        <kwd>legislation</kwd>
        <kwd>anti-corruption strategies</kwd>
        <kwd>governance</kwd>
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