DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY, AND LOCALIZATION POLICY OF THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT SYSTEM
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20374648Keywords:
public procurement, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, e-scoring, TCO, localization, industrial cooperation, transparency, economic efficiencyAbstract
This article analyzes the digital transformation of the public procurement system in Uzbekistan,
its economic efficiency, and localization policy within the context of Presidential Decrees DP–259 and DP–17.
The purpose of the study is to identify the institutional and economic significance of competition, transparency,
electronic control, artificial intelligence-based price monitoring, e-scoring, TCO-based evaluation, and
mechanisms for supporting local producers in public procurement. The research was conducted based on
нормативно-legal analysis, a comparative institutional approach, and a synthesis of scientific literature.
The findings demonstrate that DP–259 strengthens digital control and integrity in public procurement, while
DP–17 links public procurement with local production development, industrial cooperation, the institution of
professional procurement specialists, and the total cost of ownership (TCO) principle. The article argues that
the effectiveness of digital instruments depends on data quality, algorithmic transparency, human oversight,
audit systems, and complaint mechanisms. In conclusion, the study emphasizes that the public procurement
system in Uzbekistan is evolving not only as a mechanism for spending budget funds, but also as a strategic
management instrument aimed at increasing economic efficiency, reducing corruption risks, and developing
the potential of domestic industry.
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