Parliament of uzbekistan capacity asssessment final report

Priority 2. Invigorate the regional presence

6.  Achieve enhanced status for Regional Representatives and ensure their full independence and 

effectiveness by:

a. 

Taking steps to transform the Regional Representatives roles into salaried positions;

b. 

As soon as practical, providing a minimum of two paid specialist staff for each regional 

representative;

c. 

Ensuring independent and accessible office space, infrastructure and access to transport;

d. 

Exploring the appointment of District Representatives of the Ombudsman’s office;

e. 

Encouraging increased cooperation with a diverse range of civil society organisations, 

including human rights defenders. 

Priority 3. Increase the capacity to effectively promote human rights within the