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Abstract
As governments worldwide strive to enhance efficiency and responsiveness, Agile management—a method originally developed in software development—has gained traction in public administration for its iterative and adaptive qualities. Uzbekistan, amid its broader digital transformation agenda, has initiated efforts to incorporate Agile principles into its public administration system, aiming to modernize governance structures and improve service delivery. Despite these initial steps, comprehensive research on the phased implementation of Agile practices tailored to Uzbekistan’s institutional context remains limited, particularly regarding legal, organizational, and capacity-building challenges. This study seeks to analyze the step-by-step adoption of Agile management in Uzbekistan’s public sector, drawing on both domestic initiatives and international best practices to formulate a strategic implementation framework. The research reveals that Agile methodologies significantly improve stakeholder engagement, project delivery speed, and administrative flexibility. However, success hinges on leadership support, regulatory reform, and human resource development. Pilot projects demonstrate promising results, including reduced processing times and improved responsiveness. The study offers a detailed, context-specific model for phased Agile implementation in a traditionally hierarchical public system, integrating empirical data, stakeholder perspectives, and case study insights. These findings provide practical guidance for policymakers aiming to institutionalize Agile governance in Uzbekistan. They underscore the need for sustained political will, capacity development, and legal adaptation to fully realize Agile’s potential for enhancing transparency, innovation, and citizen-centric governance.