Digitalization of Parliamentary Activity: The Potential of Internet Platforms in the Context of Democratic Reforms in the Republic of Uzbekistan
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17605/cajssh.v7i1.1235Keywords:
digitalisation, e parliament, Internet platforms, transparency, public participation, parliamentary reform, Uzbekistan, democratic governanceAbstract
This paper examines the increasing digitalisation of parliamentary activity in Uzbekistan and how online platforms can create spaces to push the country forward in its democratic reform process. It assesses the extent of e-systems, open data sites, and public participation tools being used for transparency and accountability in lawmaking by a close examination of recent government plans, parliamentary papers and international ratings. They can also be described as playing a role of an instrumental. To be noted they have some good and some bad sides, the same can be said about large reforms around the whole Republic as well. And lastly, it gave pointers on how to use the builtin digital tools better. In conclusion, digitalisation could be a potent tool to reinforce democratic governance only if institutions adjust, size of technology, and behaviour of citizens and the state.
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