Abstract
This article explores the role and effectiveness of the institutional approach in managing external migration flows in the Republic of Uzbekistan through sociological analysis. Migration is a key factor in modern socio-economic development, and its effective management is vital not only for the rational mobilization of economic resources but also for protecting the rights and interests of citizens, ensuring their social integration and reintegration.Within the scope of the study, the functional roles, resources, mandates, and inter-agency coordination of state institutions (such as the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations, the Agency for External Labor Migration), international organizations (IOM, UNDP), non-governmental organizations, and civil society actors involved in shaping and implementing migration policy are thoroughly analyzed.The article also highlights existing institutional challenges such as bureaucratic barriers, lack of integrated data systems, weak legal mechanisms, regional disparities, and the insufficient practical application of normative-legal documents.Drawing on international experience—particularly the cases of the Philippines, Moldova, and Kyrgyzstan—effective institutional solutions for managing external migration are examined, and a flexible model suitable for Uzbekistan is proposed. Based on sociological survey results and official statistics, institutional reforms, policy initiatives, and systemic approaches are developed to ensure stable and effective migration management.The scientific novelty of the research lies in its evaluation of the effectiveness of institutions managing external migration not only through normative and economic indicators, but also by incorporating social metrics, collective trust, and the institutional relationship between the state and civil society.