The Parliamentary Commission was established in February 2020 to strengthen parliamentary oversight of the implementation of national sustainable development goals and targets (SDGs) in Uzbekistan. The Parliamentary Commission includes representatives of both chambers of the Oliy Majlis. The Commission serves as a link between government agencies, civil society institutions, and international organizations.

Objectives

• Support and monitor the activities of the Coordination Council for the Implementation of the SDGs;
• Hear quarterly reports from the Coordination Council on progress in achieving national goals; Prepare proposals for the development of draft laws and other regulatory legal acts; Conduct systemic monitoring of the implementation of legislation and programs related to the SDGs;
• Conduct a critical analysis of the progress of reforms in key areas (social protection, healthcare, the environment, gender equality, poverty reduction, etc.);
• Assess the actual situation regarding the implementation of national goals and targets until 2030;
• studying international experience and developing inter-parliamentary cooperation; reviewing annual budget parameters for their compliance with SDG objectives and making proposals for adjustments;
• interacting with society and the media to widely publicize progress, participating in the preparation of Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) for the UN; considering other issues within the commission's purview.

Rights

• requests information on the progress of implementing national Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets by 2030;
• organizes public meetings and surveys, as well as its own on-site research to assess the actual state of affairs;
• formulates and sends parliamentary and deputy inquiries to government agencies and economic management bodies; makes proposals for improving the activities of the Coordination Council based on the conducted analysis;
• initiates changes to legislation and law enforcement practice by submitting proposals;
• hears reports of the Coordination Council and makes recommendations on them; The Parliamentary Commission initiates expert, public, and international events (forums, conferences, roundtables, seminars, etc.) on SDG issues

The Parliamentary Commission is a key mechanism for parliamentary oversight in the area of sustainable development. It contributes to:

• strengthening transparency and accountability in the public administration system;
• improving the country's position in international rankings and indices;
• enhancing the role of civil society in monitoring national goals;
• promoting the image of Uzbekistan as a state focused on sustainable development.

Parliamentary Commission for Monitoring the Implementation of National Sustainable Development Goals and Targets of the Republic of Uzbekistan until 2030