THE ROLE OF ESG IN ADVANCING CORPORATE REFORMS IN UZBEKISTAN
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ESG, corporate governance, M&A, transparency, risk management, investment attractiveness, economic policy uncertainty, compliance, sustainable development##article.abstract##
This article examines the strategic relevance of ESG in Uzbekistan. The study aims to assess how ESG influences
corporate governance and M&A performance. The topic is timely given ongoing privatization and institutional reforms. The
methodology relies on a structured review of global empirical research. Findings show that ESG-particularly governanceenhances
transparency and reduces risk. The author concludes that ESG improves firms' investment attractiveness. The
novelty lies in linking ESG to Uzbekistan's institutional environment and its implications for M&A outcomes
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