INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF AGROTOURISM: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ADAPTATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR UZBEKISTAN
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agrotourism, innovation, regional development, rural economy, organizational-economic mechanisms, Uzbekistan.Abstract
Agrotourism has emerged as an important component of regional economic development, contributing to income diversification, employment growth, and sustainable rural transformation. This article explores international experience in the innovative development of agrotourism and assesses the potential for adapting these practices to Uzbekistan’s regional economic conditions. Using comparative and institutional analysis, the study identifies key organizational, economic, and innovation-driven mechanisms that determine the effectiveness of agrotourism development in foreign countries. The research substantiates adaptive policy recommendations for Uzbekistan, emphasizing regional differentiation, digital transformation, and state-supported innovation. The findings contribute to the academic discourse on regional economics and rural development by offering a context-sensitive framework for agrotourism development.
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