MODERN APPROACHES TO INCREASING EMPLOYMENT IN UZBEKISTAN’S EMERGING ECONOMY
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20393144Keywords:
employment, labor market, Uzbekistan, economic growth, workforce development, SMEs, vocational training, digital economy.Abstract
This article examines modern approaches to increasing employment in Uzbekistan’s rapidly developing economy. The study analyzes key policy mechanisms, digital transformation initiatives, and investment-driven strategies that contribute to job creation. Special attention is given to the role of the state in expanding workforce participation, developing vocational training systems, and fostering small and medium-sized enterprises. The effectiveness of recent labor market reforms and their impact on employment indicators is assessed.
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