The overall objective of the Project is to support the current process of reforms, and further democratisation in Uzbekistan by modernizing the Uzbek Parliament and reinforcing its relationship with society. Objective 1 - Capacity Building: Increase the effectiveness of the legislative process and to reinforce the parliamentary mechanisms for monitoring law implementation at different levels in line with EU  and international best practices combined with national experience and parliamentary traditions. Objective 2 – Networking: Create an information / communication network that will ensure continuous and clear interaction between the Senate and the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis, the Jokargy Kenes and local Kengashes of peoples’ deputies (at viloyat level). Objective 3 - Public Awareness: Increase the awareness of the Uzbek society in the role and functioning of the Parliament, improving public and NGO  Participation  and  involvement  in  discussing  draft  legislation  at different stages.