MODERNISATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN UZBEKISTAN: TRANSFORMING QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM AND APPROACHES

The paper explores the current transformations in Quality Assurance (QA) system Higher Education (HE) of Republic Uzbekistan and examines impact World Bank Modernising project which aims, among other issues, to develop implement a new external QA strengthen internal QA. research analyses annual quarterly reports prepared by Project Team Ministry Secondary Specialised Uzbekistan, Bank, Expert Advisory Panel as well national international consultants. In addition this, series interviews were conducted with key stakeholders Uzbekistan. data received from analysis documents triangulated obtained during semi-structured interviews. addresses issues process reforms at university levels gradual transformation culture. It covers challenges introduction arrangements assesses role various actors transformations.