This article presents a scientific-legal analysis of the impact of corruption on the investment climate in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The investment climate is a crucial factor for economic development, while corruption adversely affects the efficiency of investment activities and complicates the attraction of foreign capital. The article examines legal mechanisms to combat corruption, their practical application, and proposes measures to enhance transparency in the investment climate, reform public administration, and ensure economic stability. The research findings have significant practical value for developing policies to strengthen anti-corruption efforts, promote investments, and improve legal regulations in Uzbekistan. This article is useful for specialists in economics, law, political science, and public administration.

investment climate, corruption, legal mechanisms, investment activities, economic development, transparency, public administration, financial control, investment security, Republic of Uzbekistan.

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