SOCIAL INVESTMENTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF ESG PRINCIPLES
Keywords:
social investments, ESG, public-private partnership (PPP), environmental sustainability, social responsibility, corporate governance, innovative developmentAbstract
This article analyzes the significance of assessing social investments in Uzbekistan through the lens of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles under public-private partnership (PPP) arrangements. It highlights that integrating ESG approaches into PPP projects—emphasizing social, environmental, and governance aspects—can enhance the sustainability and effectiveness of social investments. The paper offers practical recommendations focused on contract transparency, equitable risk allocation, and improving service quality. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of continued empirical research and the development of project evaluation frameworks based on international ESG ratings and standards.
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Azerbaijan
Türkiye
Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan
Turkmenistan
Kyrgyzstan
Republic of Korea
Japan
India
United States of America
Kosovo