THE ROLE OF ESG IN ADVANCING CORPORATE REFORMS IN UZBEKISTAN
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17657181Keywords:
ESG, corporate governance, M&A, transparency, risk management, investment attractiveness, economic policy uncertainty, compliance, sustainable developmentAbstract
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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