Аннотация
The “Mahallabay” Institute is a cornerstone of creating Uzbekistan’s evolving decentralized governance and public safety model. It is founded on the traditional neighborhood structure with the aims of integrating routine operating and preventive inspection services, local risk management, and civic participation during administrative practice. While such advancements occur at the policy level, the actual operation of the system, inspector competency, digital integration and public trust are understood very poorly. I utilize a qualitative methodology and use recent legislative documents, government reports and academic literature to evaluate the Mahallabay model in key dimensions. The study finds that these new ways of 'increasing administrative reach' through the classification of neighborhoods in risk zones and digital tools used, such as ‘Aqlli Mahalla’ improved administrative reach, but structural problems, particularly from lack of consistency in inspector training, poor accountability and poor interagency coordination worked against optimal process. The analysis suggests that the system can not be realized to the fullest if a multi dimensional evaluation framework and enhanced policy integration are not entertained. Finally, these insights have important implications as to strengthening localized governance, elevating social resilience, and promoting social trust in law enforcement mechanisms.