COOPERATION BETWEEN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM AND CIVIL SOCIETY INSTITUTIONS IN DEVELOPING YOUTH POLITICAL CULTURE

Annotation: This article examines the cooperation between the education system and civil society institutions in developing the political culture of young people in Uzbekistan. The author analyses the roles of schools, universities, mahalla communities, non-governmental organizations, and youth associations in shaping civic knowledge, values, and participation skills. The paper identifies key mechanisms of cooperation, including joint educational programmes, civic education initiatives, volunteer activities, and participatory projects that connect classroom learning with real community engagement. Particular attention is paid to the challenges hindering effective collaboration, such as insufficient coordination between institutions, limited resources, and gaps in teacher training. The study also considers international experience and its applicability to the Uzbek context. Based on the analysis, the author proposes practical recommendations for strengthening institutional partnerships to foster a democratic and responsible youth political culture.