This article evaluates the effectiveness of corporate governance in state-owned enterprises in Uzbekistan using the institutional iSOEF diagnostic framework and practical indicators from the WBES dataset. The findings indicate that weak transparency, irregular audit practices, insufficient board independence, slow corporatization processes, and high regulatory burdens constrain governance quality and amplify institutional risks. The integrated analysis of macro- and micro-level information reveals the systemic nature of these challenges and provides evidence-based recommendations for modernizing corporate governance within the state sector.

The article discusses the recommendations of the International Basel Committee on regulation and control of the banking system and related requirements. The activity of the country's banking system is analyzed according to international standards and the relevant conclusions are given.