LEGAL MECHANISMS FOR PREVENTING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17231272Keywords:
conflict of interest, anti-corruption, declaration, ethics commission, international practice, legal analysis, transparency, civil service.Abstract
This article analyzes the legal regulation and prevention mechanisms for conflicts of interest in the Republic of Uzbekistan, including the landmark 2024 Law “On Conflicts of Interest” (Law No. O‘RQ-931), presidential decrees establishing implementation procedures, and related departmental acts. The study further compares Uzbekistan’s emerging framework with advanced foreign models, notably those of Canada, France, Singapore, and the European Union. Drawing on the views of Uzbek and international legal scholars, the article identifies current challenges and proposes practical recommendations aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity in public administration.
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