CONTENTS
Executive summary
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Part I
Property right violations and forced evictions
in Uzbekistan: an introduction
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1.1 Introduction
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1.2 Methodology
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Part II
Compulsory acquisition of landed property:
private property rights violations and
forced evictions
Part III
Urgent action required: recommendations
for industry, international financial
institutions and government
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3.1
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The government
3.1.1 Stop compulsory acquisition for
commercial development projects
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3.1.2 Ensure justice and remedies
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3.1.3 Strengthen legislation and court practice 61
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3.1.4 Ensure transparency and accountability
in the land redistribution process
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2.1
Introduction
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3.2
International financial institutions
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2.2
Real property rights in Uzbekistan
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3.3
The private sector
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2.2.1 Housing rights
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3.4
The European Union
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2.2.2 Leasehold rights of farmers
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2.2.3 Conclusion
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2.3
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Case studies
2.3.1 Case study one: Niyozbek Yuli Street
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2.3.2 Case study two: Navoishoh Avenue
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End notes
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2.3.3 Case study three: Sadyk Azimov Street 45
2.3.4 Case study four: Pop district
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2.4.5 Case study five: Akaltin district
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2.5
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Conclusion
A False Sense of Legality 3