Leveraging new emerging technologies to enhance the anticorruption arsenal: Assimilating India's experiential insights into Uzbekistan's criminoverse

Abstract

Corruption looms large throughout Uzbekistan's sociopolitical landscape, stifling economic growth and social harmony. To combat this formidable challenge, Uzbekistan seeks to draw upon India's extensive experience in harnessing new emerging technologies (NETs), such as the Digital India mission and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), for effective anticorruption measures. This paper conducts a comprehensive exploration of Uzbekistan's corruption landscape, unveiling the historical, cultural, and institutional factors that fuel this pervasive issue. This paper also delves into the severe consequences of corruption for Uzbekistan's economy, governance, and society, emphasizing the critical need for robust anticorruption strategies. Leveraging India's proven insights, it meticulously dissects successful strategies tailored to the Indian context. This includes strengthening anticorruption laws, empowering anticorruption agencies, fostering transparency, promoting accountability, and engaging civil society. Recognizing that combating corruption demands a multidimensional approach, this paper advocates a holistic strategy encompassing legal, institutional, societal, and cultural dimensions. Through comparative analysis, this paper offers recommendations for Uzbekistan's anticorruption arsenal. These include establishing specialized anticorruption agencies, enacting comprehensive legislation criminalizing all forms of corruption, promoting transparency and accountability via digital platforms, and nurturing a culture of integrity through educational and awareness initiatives. Acknowledging the disparities between Uzbekistan and India, this paper underscores the importance of adapting strategies to the local context. This study highlights the significance of institutional capacity building, international collaboration, and civil society engagement in anticorruption endeavors. Furthermore, unwavering political commitment and leadership are stressed as pivotal elements in the fight against corruption. In conclusion, the integration of India's experiential insights and the strategic utilization of new emerging technologies provide Uzbekistan with a unique opportunity to confront and overcome its pervasive corruption challenges. By embracing these recommendations and tailoring them to their specific context, Uzbekistan can aspire to become a more transparent, accountable, and corruption-free society. This transformation holds the promise of sustainable development, good governance, and social justice for its citizens.