GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY TRENDS AND EMERGING MARKET OPPORTUNITIES: IMPLICATIONS FOR UZBEKISTAN
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20342929Keywords:
xususiy kapital investitsiyalari, rivojlanayotgan bozorlar, investitsion muhit, moliyaviy bozorlar, xalqaro kapital oqimi.Abstract
The global private equity (PE) market in early 2026 reflects a complex interplay between cautious optimism and heightened uncertainty. Drawing on insights from the KPMG Pulse of Private Equity Q1 2026 report, this study analyses key global trends, including investment concentration in high-quality assets, the rise of AI-driven sectors, declining exit activity, and shifting investor strategies. The paper further extends the discussion by contextualising these global dynamics within emerging markets, with a particular focus on Uzbekistan. The findings suggest that while global PE markets are becoming more selective and risk-sensitive, emerging economies with strategic positioning and reform-driven environments — such as Uzbekistan — have the potential to attract future investment. However, structural reforms, institutional improvements, and sectoral diversification remain critical for leveraging these opportunities.
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