The Agency for Strategic Development and Reforms held a meeting with Anand Pillai, Senior Director at the Institute, and Caitlin Coyle, Senior Manager, at which the parties reviewed the interim results of their joint work and outlined plans for the period ahead.
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) is an international not-for-profit organisation founded by former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair. The Institute advises the governments of more than 40 countries on governance, digital transformation and economic development. Since 2025, it has provided expert support for reforms in Uzbekistan.
Over the course of the partnership, a number of joint projects have been implemented in strategic planning, international communications and human capital development, including in the field of artificial intelligence.
The parties are currently preparing to launch new joint projects aimed at developing the pharmaceutical sector, ensuring the rational use of natural resources and promoting the national IT industry in international markets.
The parties also held separate discussions on new areas of cooperation identified following the meeting between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Sir Tony Blair. These include expert support for the development of a long-term concepts, the advancement of strategic communications, and the development of a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence and data governance that takes account of the existing digital infrastructure.
To ensure the effective implementation of the projects, the parties agreed to hold regular working meetings, assign responsible officials to each area and maintain unified monitoring of results and deadlines.
