REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES AND INVESTMENT ATTRACTIVENESS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY WITH POLICY LESSONS FROM UZBEKISTAN
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regional investment attractiveness, industrial zones, real investments, innovation, investment climate, regional development, Uzbekistan.Abstract
This article examines the key factors influencing regional investment attractiveness in the context of economic modernization and industrial zone development in Uzbekistan. The study focuses on the role of real investments, technological renewal, innovation capacity, and institutional and legal frameworks in enhancing regional competitiveness. Using a factor-based and expert assessment approach, the research analyzes the interaction of economic, innovative, infrastructural, and legislative determinants of investment attractiveness. The findings highlight the importance of coordinated investment policies and innovation-driven development for ensuring sustainable regional growth and improving the investment climate.
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