The Center Discusses Digital Platform Regulation with Mannheim Centre for Competition and Innovation
Memorandum of understanding signed between Uzbekistan and Turkey in the field of consumer protection
The anti-corruption system is being improved
A training course on the topic "Ensuring Competition in the Field of Public Procurement" was organized by the Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Research Center under the Competition Committee
From May 7 to 9, 2025, the International Competition Network (ICN 2025) conference was held in Edinburgh, Scotland, where our Center's employee, the “El-Yurt Umidi” Foundation scholar and a master's student at the University of Reading (United Kingdom), M. Mirzaeva, participated. This significant conference was attended by representatives of competition authorities from more than 100 countries, as well as leading scholars, economists, and legal experts. During the event, key topics such as the development of competition in the digital economy, consumer rights protection, and the expansion of international cooperation were discussed. M. Mirzaeva gave a presentation on the reforms being implemented in Uzbekistan in the areas of digital market regulation, competition development, and consumer protection, particularly on the scientific and practical activities carried out by the Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Research Center. Her presentation was met with great interest by the conference participants. Additionally, she actively participated in international panel discussions, addressing issues of future scientific collaboration with leading experts. The participation of our staff in such international events is of great importance for enhancing our scientific potential, studying best practices, and promoting Uzbekistan's competition policy on a global level. We wish M. Mirzaeva continued success in her future professional endeavors!
Olimjon Jumayev, Director of the Competition policy and consumer rights research center under the Committee of Competition, signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Center for progressive reforms Within the framework of this memorandum, the parties will cooperate in the following priority areas:Conducting joint research and analysis on anti-monopoly regulation and competition assessment, and developing proposals for improving legislation and practical mechanisms based on the findings;Carrying out studies aimed at fostering institutional and technological innovations in public administration;Identifying barriers to market entry and developing measures to promote competition;Strengthening scientific and practical cooperation through analytical reports, publications, and data exchange;Exchanging international experience in competition policy and organizing forums, seminars, and conferences;Conducting information campaigns to raise public awareness and promote a culture of competition;Implementing joint projects within the framework of national and international grants. Every positive change in economic policy is based on in-depth analysis and effective collaboration. The parties plan to reinforce this agreement through practical actions. In addition, the parties agreed to enhance cooperation with international organizations, organize conferences, forums, and seminars, and implement joint projects.
During this course, participants received theoretical and practical knowledge on the following key topics: ⏺ Basic principles of the Law "On Competition";⏺ Dominant position, monopolies and natural monopolies;⏺ Unfair competition and cartel agreements;⏺ Violations of antitrust legislation in the process of public procurement and tenders;⏺ Evaluation of the dominant position of digital platforms in the market;⏺ Manipulation in exchange trading and legal liability. The lectures were given by specialists with extensive practical experience - responsible employees of the Committee and representatives of legal circles.The educational process became even more effective thanks to practical examples, open dialogue with experts and test assignments. This course contributes to the improvement of the competitive environment, ensuring transparency and legality in the relationship between government agencies and business entities. Upon completion of the course, the participants were awarded certificates.