COMBATING CORRUPTION AND ENSURING TRANSPARENCY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

Abstract

This article explores the issues of transparency and accountability in
the management of natural resources. It examines the root causes of corruption, its
various forms, and the consequences for economic, social, environmental, and
institutional development. The study highlights critical areas such as abuse of
authority during the issuance of permits, illicit practices in procurement, and
environmental violations. Emphasis is placed on recent reforms in Uzbekistan aimed
at improving governance, as well as on international cooperation and the integration
of digital technologies to increase transparency