On July 29–30, 2025, a two-day seminar-training on open data was held in the Tashkent Region, organized in collaboration with the National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, and the International Open Data Charter (ODC).
The event brought together an expert from ODC and key representatives of national ministries and agencies responsible for managing administrative data. Participants discussed modern approaches to the collection, storage, and use of information resources, along with key aspects of data quality, accuracy, and consistency.
The sessions provided detailed insights into existing administrative data systems in Uzbekistan, the processes of their formation and updating, the available open data infrastructure, and the importance of open data sets for end users.
Special attention was given to the role of administrative data in the national statistical system, their significance, and ways to ensure their effective use. Participants reviewed practical examples of how such data can be applied in their day-to-day professional work.
On the second day of the seminar, participants explored and analyzed international best practices in open data management, including experiences from European and Asian countries as well as UN system institutions. Particular focus was placed on gender statistics, user needs-based data analysis, and mechanisms for ensuring citizen engagement.
Interactive sessions facilitated discussions on how to adapt international standards to the national context. The seminar served as an important step in strengthening the capacity of Uzbekistan’s statistical system, fostering a culture of open data, and promoting the adoption of global best practices.