This article focuses on examining the efficiency and economic benefits of managing public procurement for budget organizations in the Republic of Uzbekistan through electronic stores. The primary objectives of digitizing public procurement processes in Uzbekistan are to reduce corruption, ensure cost-effective use of budget funds, and increase transparency in the procurement process. The Law on Public Procurement (OʻRQ-684), adopted on April 22, 2021, and the Resolution on Measures for Improving the Public Procurement System and Promoting Small Business Participation (PQ-249), issued on July 10, 2024, have established new opportunities for conducting public procurements through electronic stores, marking significant steps toward economic efficiency. This article provides a detailed analysis of the impacts of using electronic stores in public procurement on Uzbekistanʼs economy, drawing comparisons with the experiences of countries like Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and Estonia. The study, based on public procurement outcomes via electronic stores from 2022 to 2024, reveals valuable insights into effective fund utilization and potential savings.

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical and practical aspects of the processes of organizing public procurement. It also covers direct contracts in public procurement and their impact on the economy, as well as their current status. The existing problems in public procurement and their causes are presented. Scientifically based proposals and recommendations aimed at improving the public procurement system are also developed.

The article examines the specific features of the functioning of the current mechanism for managing public procurement in the Republic of Uzbekistan. A comprehensive analysis of the regulatory and legal framework, organizational structure, and procedural components of the procurement system has been conducted, covering the stages of planning, tendering, contract conclusion, and monitoring of contract implementation. The study identifies key challenges affecting the efficiency of public procurement, including a low level of automation, limited competition, weak coordination among procurement entities, and a formal approach to assessing actual needs. Special attention is given to issues of digitalization, procedural transparency, and the introduction of modern methods of control and evaluation. Based on the findings, several directions for improving the existing mechanism are proposed, such as the development of electronic infrastructure, the institutionalization of risk management practices, and the enhancement of personnel qualifications. The results obtained may be used for reforming the procurement system and forming a more sustainable model for managing budgetary resources.

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.

The article is devoted to the theory of public procurement. In methodological terms, public procurement is considered in logical connection with such categories as proportionality, regularity and planning. And public procurement is presented as a method of gradual transition from a spontaneous market to a regulated market economy, and then - the outgrowth of a market economy into a planned one.

This article analyzes the international experience of implementing digital technologies in the field of public procurement. Based on the practices of the USA, the European Union, South Korea, and Singapore, it examines the effectiveness of electronic procurement platforms, automated evaluation systems, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. The paper also provides recommendations to enhance transparency through open data, public oversight, SME participation, and legislative improvement.

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 examines the theoretical foundations of the development of industrial sectors based on public-private partnerships (PPPs). PPP projects are aimed at improving infrastructure and services by combining public and private sector resources. The role of PPPs in stimulating innovation in the industrial sector and ensuring economic growth is outlined. The theoretical foundations of the development of industrial sectors based on public-private partnerships and the approaches of economists are also reviewed. At the same time, PPP models that reflect their impact on industry are also highlighted.

This article analyzes the legal foundations, methodology and initial results of implementing the stability rating system for business entities in Uzbekistan. The aim of the study is to explain the essence of the rating system, to identify changes in the assessment criteria and to determine their impact on tax compliance and the stability of the business environment. Methodologically, the research employs descriptive and analytical analysis, a comparative approach based on international experience, diagnostic assessment and digital monitoring techniques. The empirical base relies on the information systems of the State Tax Committee, official statistical data and national regulatory acts. The findings show that, after the introduction of the stability rating, there has been a significant increase in timely tax payments, on-time submission of tax reports, the use of electronic invoices, overall employment and the employment of socially vulnerable groups. Furthermore, the paper substantiates that calculating the rating on the basis of 30-day average scores and introducing new incentive and penalty indicators have enhanced the transparency of the system and expanded the possibilities for selective fiscal management. The author proposes further improvement of the rating system, taking into account sectoral and regional specificities, as well as its more active use in the practices of banks, investors and public procurement.