School-Based Management (SBM) represents a form of decentralization of central government authority to the school level, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of the education system. Theoretically, SBM is grounded in three key institutional incentives: choice and competition, school autonomy, and accountability. Its practical forms vary according to the scope of authority (weak/strong) and the decision-making actors (administrative, professional, community, or balanced). Research conducted on the implementation of marketing services and strategic management in the governance of general secondary schools (GSS) in Uzbekistan demonstrates that the effectiveness of managerial activities of school leaders can be increased by 15% to 22%. It is also emphasized that significant positive effects of SBM reforms on student achievement require a longer timeframe (5 to 8 years), as well as the continuous development of managerial competencies among school leaders.

In the context of the digital transformation of the economy, franchising is gaining new strategic significance as a model of scalable and sustainable business. This article presents a comparative analysis of franchising development in France, Italy, and Germany, with a focus on institutional and legal frameworks, economic indicators, digital maturity, and the transformation of business models. The study reveals that digitalization enhances the efficiency of franchise networks, deepens support for small and medium-sized enterprises, and strengthens the legal protection of intellectual property.

The article provides a profound analysis of scientific schools, various theoretical perspectives on economic development, and their impact on economic growth. In particular, within the framework of classical, neoclassical, and modern endogenous growth theories, the sources of economic growth, capital accumulation, labor productivity, innovation, and the role of human capital development are substantiated. At the same time, the main factors ensuring economic growth in the conditions of Uzbekistan are analyzed: increasing the level of industrialization, improving the investment climate, expanding export potential, developing the digital economy, and supporting small business and private entrepreneurship. The study develops forecast indicators for 2026–2030 through macroeconomic models used to assess economic growth, including a model of production functions and factors influencing GDP dynamics. Additionally, the goals and objectives defined within the framework of the “Uzbekistan – 2030” strategy improving public welfare, ensuring sustainable economic growth, increasing the share of high-value-added products, and ensuring the balanced development of regions have been scientifically substantiated

This article analyzes the stages of formation and development of the electronic procurement mechanism, as well as the economic, technological, and institutional factors influencing this process. The scientific approaches of foreign scholars are generalized, and the legal foundations of the electronic public procurement system in the Republic of Uzbekistan are examined within the framework of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. ZRU-684 dated April 22, 2021, “On Public Procurement.” Based on the results of the research, scientific and practical proposals for improving the electronic procurement mechanism have been developed

The article provides an in-depth analysis of the role of social entrepreneurship in modern society and its importance in ensuring economic and social stability. The study examines trends in the development of social entrepreneurship, mechanisms of state support, subsidies and practical experience based on preferential lending in Uzbekistan. A deep analysis of the main problems hindering the development of social entrepreneurship was also conducted - gaps in legislation, low financial literacy, slow implementation of innovative technologies. The article develops a number of practical proposals and recommendations based on existing opportunities aimed at creating an institutional framework for the sector, strengthening legislation and stimulating social innovation.