Uzbekistan’s Law Enforcement Academy has received ISO 37001:2025 certification for its anti-corruption management system, marking a step toward strengthening institutional transparency, accountability, and compliance with international standards.
The certification was awarded as part of the EU- and BMZ-funded project “Improving Governance in Uzbekistan – Inclusive Corruption Prevention,” implemented with the support of Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The process involved comprehensive reforms, capacity-building measures, and independent external evaluation.
The certification confirms that the Academy’s anti-corruption system meets international requirements for preventing, detecting, and responding to corruption risks. Institutional practices have been formalized at the operational level, strengthening internal controls and governance mechanisms.
According to Academy leadership, embedding anti-corruption practices at the institutional level remains a key priority, with implementation supported by the leadership of acting director Salom Samadov. Independent audit results presented by Cert International Uzbekistan director Riad Ibragimov highlighted the maturity and effectiveness of the system.
Uzbekistan is also emerging as a regional leader in implementing ISO 37001 standards, with a growing number of certified organizations reflecting broader adoption of compliance frameworks across public institutions.
The certification delivers practical institutional benefits, including increased credibility with international partners, stronger internal accountability, and expanded access to funding and cooperation initiatives that require robust compliance systems.
The achievement was positively assessed by key stakeholders, including the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Oliy Majlis, the Presidential Administration, as well as international partners such as the EU Delegation and GIZ, as part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening the rule of law and public trust.
As part of the broader initiative, certificates were also awarded to participants of an advanced training program on compliance services and anti-corruption practices for personnel of internal security units within prosecution bodies, supporting long-term capacity building in key institutions.
