CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE STATE: FOUNDATIONS OF CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL COOPERATION

In this article, the constitutional and legal status of civil society institutions is comprehensively analyzed. The author substantiates that in the new edition of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a separate chapter is devoted to these institutions, thereby strengthening their role in public administration. Based on the analysis of the experience of Germany, Japan, Hungary, Portugal, and other countries, the harmonization of the Uzbek model with democratic trends is substantiated. Issues such as constitutional guarantees between the state and civil society, public control, cooperation mechanisms, and financial independence are widely covered. The legal conditions created for the activities of these institutions through presidential decrees and government resolutions were also studied. The author put forward proposals for ensuring the implementation of current norms, increasing the legal awareness of citizens, and strengthening the potential of civil society. At the same time, based on the analysis of the opinions of scientists on the legal basis of civil society institutions and state cooperation, opinions were expressed on improving legislation and applying and interpreting norms in practice. The Concept for the Development of Civil Society in Uzbekistan for 2021-2025 is considered as the basis of constitutional and legal cooperation between civil society and the state. The conclusions of the article serve as a theoretical basis for the formation of a practical policy for the development of civil society.