Events
Roundtable on “From Tradition to Institution: Evolution of the Mahalla System in Contemporary Uzbekistan”
- Date ＆Time
- Apr. 17, 2026（16:00～17:30） JST
- Venue
- Conference Room ( 2F Asian Legal Exchange Plaza, Nagoya University)
- Organized by
- Association of Mahallas, Republic of Uzbekistan
Institute for the Study of Youth Problems, Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan - Co-organized by
- Center for Asian Legal Exchange, Nagoya University
- Language
- Uzbek / Japanese (Consecutive Interpretation)
CALE is pleased to host Prof. Kuranbaev Kakhramon, Chairman of the Mahalla Association of Uzbekistan, and organize a roundtable titled “From Tradition to Institution: Evolution of the Mahalla System in Contemporary Uzbekistan.”
The Mahalla is sometimes compared to Japanese neighborhood associations (chonai-kai), yet in practice, it has evolved into a distinctive form of local self-governance that plays multifaceted roles, including social welfare provision, community‑level dispute resolution, and serving as an access point for administrative services.
This roundtable will explore how the Mahalla functions as an inclusive governance mechanism that connects the state and local communities.
Contact：
Center for Asian Legal Exchange, Nagoya University