THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF THE ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING IN THE INTEGRATION OF EDUCATION AND THE LABOR MARKET
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Learning Economy, human capital, education policy, labor market, lifelong learning, professional development.Abstract
The article analyzes the strategic role of the integration between the education system and the labor market in ensuring the competitiveness of human capital in the modern global economy. The main focus is on the concept of the “Learning Economy,” according to which education is considered a continuous, adaptive, and flexible process that responds to technological changes. The concept of lifelong learning is viewed as a mechanism that ensures the continuous renewal of the workforce’s potential in the context of changing labor market demands and the digital economy.
The article examines models of integration between education and the labor market based on the experiences of advanced countries such as Finland, Denmark, South Korea, and Singapore. Based on statistical reports published by international organizations such as UNESCO, OECD, and the European Union, the directions, challenges, and solutions of modern education policy are highlighted. In addition, the implementation of the “Learning Economy” concept in the context of Uzbekistan is analyzed, taking into account the existing infrastructure, political environment, and the relationship between education and the labor market. Based on the results of the study, proposals and recommendations are developed for the formation of an integrated education policy.
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