LEGAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND PRACTICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE MECHANISMS OF STATE YOUTH POLICY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37547/Keywords:
youth policy, state policy mechanisms, legislation of the republic of Uzbekistan, youth union, agency for youth affairs, ministry of youth policy and sports, youth – our future program, youth register, five important initiatives, social protection, legal foundations, youth employment, public administration.Abstract
This article provides an in-depth analysis of the legal, administrative, and practical foundations of state youth policy in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The study examines the legal framework established following the adoption of the Law “On State Youth Policy” in 2016, as well as the activities of key institutions such as the Youth Union, the Agency for Youth Affairs, and the Ministry of Youth Policy and Sports. In addition, practical mechanisms such as the “Youth – Our Future” program, the “Youth Register,” and the “Five Important Initiatives” are analyzed in terms of their effectiveness in ensuring youth employment, education, and social protection. Based on presidential decrees, government resolutions, official statistics, and international experience, the article highlights the positive outcomes, existing challenges, and future prospects of youth policy in Uzbekistan. While acknowledging the institutional strengthening of youth policy, the author also draws attention to pressing issues such as youth unemployment, bureaucratic obstacles, and low civic engagement. The conclusion offers recommendations for improving the youth engagement system.
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1. Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On State Youth Policy,” September 14, 2016, No. O‘RQ-406.
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