This article examines the institutional relationship between corruption and the shadow economy in Uzbekistan, as well as their impact on market competition, the investment climate, the quality of public administration, and macroeconomic stability. The purpose of the study is to identify the mechanisms through which corrupt practices contribute to the expansion of the shadow economy and to develop scientifically grounded proposals for improving institutional anti-corruption policy. The study employs systemic, comparative, economic-statistical, legal-institutional analysis, and logical generalization methods. The empirical basis of the research includes international rankings for 2017–2025, statistical data on corruption-related crimes for 2023–2024, regulatory legal acts, and scholarly literature. The findings indicate that corruption is not merely a legal offence, but a systemic institutional factor affecting resource allocation, the efficiency of public expenditures, tax discipline, and the scale of the shadow economy. The article develops practical recommendations for the institutional improvement of compliance control mechanisms, digital monitoring, transparency in public procurement, asset recovery, and the preliminary assessment of corruption risks.

This article analyzes the institutional aspects of corporate governance systems in mitigating corruption risks in state-owned enterprises. Based on international experience including OECD principles, ESG indicators, and best practices from developed countries the study examines the independence of supervisory boards, the effectiveness of internal and external audit mechanisms, the level of transparency, and conflict-of-interest management frameworks. Through a combination of systematic analysis, comparative methods, and empirical approaches, the research evaluates governance practices in major state-involved companies in Uzbekistan and proposes specific recommendations for their improvement.

This article analyzes the processes of digitalization in the service sectors of Uzbekistan, their impact on efficiency, and their role in reducing corruption. The study explores the potential for minimizing corruption risks through the implementation of digital technologies, which help reduce bureaucratic barriers, improve the quality and speed of service delivery, and ensure openness and transparency. Recent reforms in the country, including the development of e-government systems, online services, and smart solutions, are examined, and analytical recommendations are provided. The article also outlines key priority areas for enhancing the national model based on international experience.

This article analyzes the challenges of improving the public procurement system in the context of an innovative economy and proposes measures to address them. It is identified that bureaucratic barriers, lack of financial support, and corruption risks negatively affect the efficiency of public procurement development. The study recommends legislative improvement, implementation of electronic tenders, and expansion of financial programs for small and medium enterprises. Modernizing the public procurement system contributes to the sustainable development of the national economy.