ENHANCING THE MECHANISMS OF HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY ASSURANCE IN UZBEKISTAN THROUGH DIGITAL GOVERNANCE
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Digital Governance; Higher Education; Quality Assurance System; HEMIS; Uzbekistan##article.abstract##
Under the strategic framework of the "Concept for the Development of the Higher Education System 2030," Uzbekistan's higher education system has undergone rapid expansion over the past decade, with a significant increase in the number of universities and student enrollment. This growth has posed significant challenges to the traditional quality assurance model based on manual inspections and periodic evaluations. To address the quality risks associated with this expansion, Uzbekistan has comprehensively implemented the Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS) at the national level, positioning it as a key tool for advancing digital governance in higher education and enhancing quality assurance capabilities.
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