A delegation of the Academy of Public Policy and Administration under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, led by Vice-Rector Raima Shirinova, participated in the international symposium and forum entitled “Better Government, Better Governance: Government Capacity and Governance Effectiveness in a Globalized World,” held in Shanghai, People's Republic of China.

The event was organized by the School of International Relations and Public Affairs (SIRPA) of Fudan University. Within the framework of the forum, the Academy took part in a ceremony for signing memoranda of cooperation with international partner organizations. These agreements will contribute to expanding academic cooperation in the field of public administration, implementing joint research projects, and strengthening the exchange of knowledge and experience.

In addition, the Academy representatives participated in a high-level panel discussion on “Digital Innovation and Governance Effectiveness,” where they presented Uzbekistan’s experience in digital transformation, public sector modernization, and capacity building in the field of public administration.

The forum was organized under the framework of the Global South Think Tanks Alliance (GSTTA), an international platform that promotes cooperation between think tanks and higher education institutions through knowledge and experience sharing, as well as the implementation of joint research initiatives.