THE IMPACT OF ACCESSION TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN CENTRAL ASIA
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https://doi.org/10.60078/2992-877X-2026-vol4-iss4-pp102-110Abstract
The article examines how WTO accession influenced the development of project management systems in Central Asian countries. Its relevance lies in the need to align trade-related reforms with project environment modernization amid Uzbekistan’s accession process. The methodology combines qualitative comparative analysis, case study, and content analysis of OECD, WTO, IMF, and World Bank materials. The findings show that in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan WTO membership stimulated customs digitalization, single-window mechanisms, e-procurement, and greater regulatory transparency. The scientific and practical contribution of the study lies in developing recommendations for Uzbekistan on linking WTO-related reforms with project management modernization, digital monitoring, compliance procedures, and integrated project implementation control.
Keywords:
World Trade Organization project management institutional reforms trade facilitation single windowReferences
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